Comes a time when there is a bit of explaining to do. But who is doing the talking? And can we believe a word of what we are being told? All of this, and a lot more besides, is at stake in U2’s eXPERIENCE & iNNOCENCE tour, which hit the road in the US a few short weeks ago. An extraordinary technological adventure, it tells the story of a rock ‘n’ roll band, from their early battles in Dublin to striding the biggest stages in the world. Shot through with a chilling dystopian thread, it poses what may be the ultimate question: is there any hope for us at all? Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Willie Williams and Ric Lipson set the scene. And Macphisto adds his two cents worth. Reading between the lines, would you welcome, please: Mr. Pat Carty.