I have always liked U2's music. I think Bono is a great singer. And yes, they've gone pretty "pop"ish, but I would never put them in the same category as NSYNC or any boy band stuff. They all play their instruments and write their own songs...yeah, so they aren't the flashiest on their instruments, but they've been around for a long time and are still selling out huge crowds....they're doing something right.