U2's Sphere Opening Night in Las Vegas: A Limbo Review

U2 inaugurated the new Sphere venue in Las Vegas with a 25-show residency titled "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere." The band, known for their grandiose aesthetic, wrestled with the hyperstimulating venue that is equally obsessed with hugeness and spectacle. While the performance had moments of brilliance, particularly towards the end, there were also instances where the band felt lost and the songs lacked their usual investment. The venue, with its LED screen exterior and interior, provided a unique backdrop but also posed challenges for the band. Overall, the show left a lingering question of whether it was a big show or a small one, selling intimacy or grandeur.