I was pretty miffed Apple would just plop this on my phone.
Buuut, I decided to give it a listen.
Aaaand honestly, I'm kinda satisfied with this album!
I like Every Breaking Wave, Iris, Raised By Wolves, Cedarwood Rd, and Sleep Like a Baby Tonight.
Really, most of the album kept me entertained.
I've never listened to a single U2 song, so I can't really compare it to anything, but on it's own, I like it!
I do like some tracks, but there isn't a single WOW song on it. Their career has been littered with incredible melodies, but none of these songs are in that league at all. Nothing awful on it, but nothing wonderful either.
I can definitely understand the "bland" accusations.