Screwtape2
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U2 are bigger than ever now, not in spite of, but BECAUSE of their last two albums. A lot of younger bands are compared to U2. Future generations will mostly get to know the U2 that became big again in the 00s. ATYCLB was one of their strongest albums and has a lasting and universal appeal, no matter what some fans may think of it. So I'd say the chances U2 will be remembered for that and their recent tours are pretty good.
Who couldn't love the sell out decade?
YouTube - iPod U2 Ad
It isn't like music is becoming more of an escape and that people increasingly want honesty and uncensored art. In a few decades with advertising becoming suffocating, why wouldn't someone love an artist that dumbed down their music and whored themselves out to sell records.