Album Review: U2, Songs of Innocence

I’ve seen a lot of negative reviews.  Contradictory negative reviews.

Rolling Stone was way too glowing:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/u2-songs-of-innocence-20140911

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/sep/14/u2-songs-of-innocence-review-itunes-danger-mouse-bono

I pretty much agree with this review:

http://www.thespectrum.com/story/life/things-to-do/2014/09/15/surprise-u-album-bands-best-decades/15692347/

Mixed review:

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-reviews/the-most-comprehensive-review-of-u2s-songs-of-innocence-youre-going-to-read-by-john-meagher-30584233.html

A lot of people saying “Bono solo record”, that Edge & crew are missing.  But at least rhythm section is out in force.  Listen to drumming on “Sleep Like a Baby” — compare to “So Cruel”.