@bazscott I feel like early U2 was kids learning to be musicians. Unforgettable Fire and Joshua Tree was musicians trying to be serious and killing each other in the process. (Rattle and Hum was a cash-in and breaking point). Achtung Baby was peak seriousness and discovering how to have musical fun. ZooTV/Zooropa was the exploration of the musical fun while on the road, and Pop was where they perfected it. It’s been downhill ever since as they become a parody of themselves.