Proud to be an AMERICAN asked:


I maxed out on answering questions today, and I didn’t get to answer one about the Rolling Stones, so I’ll ask one instead.

I’ve been a big U2 fan for a LONG time (since before some of you were born!), but it just seemed like their last album was a rehash of old themes, done again. Like a formula - there were no new ideas. Are they going to become like the Rolling Stones, seemingly making the same album over and over? (Although the last couple of Stones albums were pretty good!)

PLUS, I always seem to see U2 doing something OTHER than music. The whole iPod thing seemed like a sell out. And Bono is certainly well-intentioned with his debt relief and international efforts, but again he always seems to be “in your face.”

Again, I still like them, but will they ever be as good - as inspired and adventurous - as they used to be?

Any other old farts out there with an opinion? And if you think my tastes are far too old, give me an idea of something newer to try. Thanks!

Bernard

C = JD asked:


Or will it help the socialist dictators who keep their people poor?

Karen