your a dick man, can you not just accept that ATYCLB is a good album, I think it does depend though, whats going on in your life.
I mean alot of those songs have great lyrics and strong rhythm and the edge is always fun to listen to.
Just cause it isn't your favorite, don't call it shit please, i really like that album, if all U2's albums had, strong riffs, yelling, hard drums, and 15 minute guitar solos it would be extremely boring. That was NOT u2's attempt at a HARD ROCK album, they tried something fresh and new and worked with soulful tunes and unique melodies. U2 is NOT a one trick poney!!!!!! Get over it, if U2 WANTS to rock, they FUCKING can!!!!!!!
ex. The Fly, Most of Boy, HMTMKMKM, Until the end.., Gone, LAst night on Earth, Sunday Bloody Sunday, New years day, Acrobat, Exit, Bullit the blue sky, ...just to name a few.
If every song sounded like that i might as well listen to some other shit band!!!!!!!!!!
By the way, sorry bout calling you a dick i needed to get it off my chest and vent a little...i'm sure you understand, no hard feelings? ;-)