Spiritual enlightenment? Is that a joke? Come on, they're rock stars. I was at the concert last night, too, and had a great time. Poor sound quality though. I saw the rebroadcast on youtube. I prefer the energy of a live performance, but if you're more interested in the musicianship and lyrics, youtube was a much better option. Show had a good mix of songs. I thought the new songs were much better live than on the CD.
Staging was very cool, but "breaking down the 4th wall?" I don't think so. I was on the floor, but not in the "circle." From where I was standing, you still had to watch the video monitors if you actually wanted to see the band. Basic stadium show.
Another solid U2 show, no doubt. They're true professionals, but enough with "transcendence" or "meditation on space" or, my favorite "the infinite journey of a prayer hurled into the air." It was a rock concert.
The author would better serve the public by being a critic and not a fan.
