Following the metric I established for Devo I thought it prudent to apply the same to the very first Listening Post artist and see how they fare. (Seriously, with my newborn son still in the hospital, I've got nothing to do....)
The Joshua Tree: A+ (100)
Achtung Baby: A+ (100)
The Unforgettable Fire: A (98)
War: A (98)
Boy: B+ (89)
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb B+ (88)
All That You Can't Leave Behind B (85)
No Line on the Horizon D (65)
October: D (64)
Zooropa: D- (61)
Pop: D- (60)
U2 Average grade: C (74). When they hit, they are classic. When they miss, they are awful. The bottom of the pile really drags down the average inasmuch as the top 5 are some of the best rock music has to offer.
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