All the things you left behind vs. Elephant.

I like the White Stripes.

This pairing however, made them sound like hacks.  The album is messy and thrown together when you put it next to the artistry and precision of craft that U2 mustered with this effort.

All the things you left behind (with the exception of the track ‘new york’?) is an old band at the height of their game.  The songs are clean without being boring.  There is balance between anthem and rock tracks.  Sadly, this just wasn’t that hard a decision.

Decision: U2, All the things you left behind