Maybe the record label itself has heard some experimental stuff and didn't like it, so told them to go back to the start and record some pop rock instead that the masses will love. How much of the masses loved Crazy Tonight (crap), Magnificent (crap) and Get On Your Boots (awesome)?
Most of Bomb, ATYCLB and most of War is crap. But yes, it would be ideal for the band to put something new out. When was the last time they had a new studio recording out?
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Wow Drew!! I don't mean to bug ya, but....: A lot on here love Crazy Tonight(Pretend Pop Version Remix), and Boots, and Magnificent. I thought the original Crazy was ok, but a weaker cousin of "Walk On." I pretty much have a reputation for hating the Crazy Remix, which is fine with me, but I loved "Magnificent" as does my best U2 friend. I really like Boots, but it is getting a little stale with me.
I know there are a lot who think Bomb and ATYCLB are crap, but I'm not one of them. I wish they had taken a few more chances, and not tried so hard to sound like U2, but both are filled with great songs, "Wild Honey," "One Step Closer" are not among them

I can't remember anybody calling "War" crap around here. I know it is not everyone's favorite...but I wouldn't call any of their albums crap. "Passengers," is full of songs I hardly ever listen to, but the two singles I really love.