This JT tour is a bit of a novelty that exists simply to (other than the obvious $$$$) re-engage a largely disinterested general fan population by getting lots of nostalgia seekers into the seats. As someone who has been a pretty strong fan since about 1986, I was very 'meh' about this tour and only went to Seattle because it was in my town, I was not traveling for business and I was able to score GA at the last minute for $70 from TM directly.
The show itself was OK but far from spectacular. Disappointing in fact in many regards.
And when I look at much of the YouTube footage I really do have to admit that if they keep this going, my interest as a fan will drop off a cliff; admittedly it already has for many of the same reasons people have been posting about (album delays, relevance, PR stunts etc).
This is the first time I have gone to a U2 show and really since then have not given a shit about the rest of the tour. I did check out some footage as mentioned, and I was aghast at how the Streets intro for example came across so ham-fisted with the 4 of them standing in that strange formation that seemed to signal triumph or something. What the hell was that.
What I have always loved about U2 as a live act is missing this tour. Feels like there is something lacking.... the spirit of new music, new adventures, moving forward.... challenging preconceptions, creative boundaries etc. The visuals are sometimes brilliant but that's it. The rest seems devoid of the usual energy and spirit. At least that was my experience and it shows up, to me, in the video I have seen.