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It sounds to me like a money/advertising grab by promotors, couched in "hey were helping the fans by trying to stop scalpers" clothing. Arent we already paying for codes via the fanclub membership but this will possibly require further purchases to buy our way into a presale?
This verified fan nonsense that requires you to buy extra copies of the album is a particular slap in the face to less wealthy fans. Don't have much disposable income? Fuck you, you don't deserve a ticket.
Actually, it's a slap in the face whether you're wealthy or not. You shouldn't have to buy multiple copies of an album simply to buy a concert ticket. It's not about whether you have the extra cash laying around. I'm doing fine, but I'd never participate in something like this simply because it's just so infuriatingly insulting. Especially given that you're apparently not guaranteed anything. I buy every U2 record simply because, well habit, but the day I have to buy an extra copy of an album I don't like anyway to see U2 perform is the day I stop seeing U2 perform. And good riddance.
Though you're right, for those who can't afford it, it just adds injury to insult.
It's just another symptom of growing wealth disparity. There are fewer and fewer people who can afford stuff like this, but those that can are ready to pay a premium for it...and the artists and promoters are happy to let them.
The point, I guess, is if you're some diehard fan making a million dollarydoos per year off your bank balance's interest alone, buying fifty copies of the album means nothing to you.
This will not be "Rock hottest ticket" in 2018.
Nobody will have any problem getting a ticket....at least for the North american shows.
New album will automatically resonate with the general public more than the last for what it's worth. You're The Best Thing About Me is the biggest hit they've had since at least Get On Your Boots and it will probably end up being their most recognized single since the Bomb-era. So that's at least one tune the casuals will give a shit about which is more than zero from the previous LP.