No one polarises quite like U2. 

Yeah, they're one of the biggest bands in the world, but they're also one of the most hated. 

I wasn't excited about going to see them this week. But I was intrigued about why people regard their live shows so highly. 

I went in expecting a big, brash, shiny rock show, dripping with glitz and gimmicks. But what I saw was a far more artful, subtle and considered take on the stadium rock experience. 

It had its cringey moments – Bono was responsible for most of them – but it did help me understand why this band are so revered.

I'm not converted, but I understand it all a little better. In the end, that's all I can really ask for. 

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