Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: A sharp decline for U2

I have a deep appreciation for U2, their music and the things they've stood up for in their time. I have really appreciated all of their albums and nearly all of their songs have been worth repeated listens. So it was a shock when I got this album and found middle age has caught up with them.It's like U2 without a spine. Weak songs. Their first single "Beautiful Day" was unremarkable both in theme and guitar hook. Bono's voice hasn't always been in the best shape, but it sounds dreadful now. I think he's permanently damaged his vocal chords. Compare his singing here to his beautiful chrystaline performance on BOY and you'll see a big difference.Only "Elevation" rocks out a bit, but then again, hardly. None of these songs inspired me. Sadness and dismay.