The Edge explains U2’s nine-year gap following last studio album in 2017: “We needed a bit of a break”
- The Edge says U2 needed time to pause and reassess.
- Mullen’s recovery from neck surgery contributed to the album gap.
- U2 added four dates to its 2027 European tour.
U2 guitarist The Edge says the band’s long gap between studio albums gave them time to pause and reassess, while drummer Larry Mullen Jr recovered from major surgery. The explanation adds personal and practical context to the nine years since 2017’s *Songs of Experience*. U2 also faced delays…