I don't mind at all that some are underwhelmed by the song, but the rampant ageism is kinda grating. Why is it unbelievable that rock bands over 50 may just organically want to rock. They are a rock band, right?
We moan about people not giving U2 a shot because they are old, and lament that attitude, but many of us are guilty of that same prejudice. If you don't like the song, that's fine. But don't say you dont like it because u2 are too old to play rock. They are a rock band. Then of course you complain about them not changing direction. Maybe the change of direction is that they want to become rockier. Age has nothing to do with it.
I still am not sure what to say about it. Listened to it more than a few times, but it's still too soon to say whether I like the song because I like the song or because its U2. I'll say this: the instrument playing is as tight as ever. Edge, though unspectacular (because this song is all about the drum and bass) is making some good statements.