Been a U2 fan since about 2003. Took me a while then to catch up on their immense catalog and it was a rewarding experiance. However after listen to all their amazing music with 18 months I was let down when How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb came out, No line on the Horizon had its moments but had too many songs I felt the need to skip.
This album f-ing rocks. When you get past all the whiny ass people crying about getting a free album and actually listen to it, it is their best offering since 1991 with Actung Baby, in fact it is possibly their 2nd most contsistent album behind AB. (Joshua Tree has some of their best songs but it also has some very forgettable ones).
I have had it on repeat as I play Destiny on Patrol or in Strike (not Crucible need full concetration for that, lol) and I have NEVER felt the need to skip a track, I cant say that has ever happened for me.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut