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Two U2 fans review all of the band's output, beginning with their studio albums: Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby!, Zooropa, Pop, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, No Line On The Hori


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    Episode 39: U2 live at Glastonbury 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 108:42


    This time on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Jonny and Tyler finally arrive at Glastonbury 2011. Asking all the important questions as usual, What's up with the Bono's shoes? Why is Adam Clayton a chocolate bar? All this and much, much more.

    TUML 22 - Only By The Night by Kings of Leon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 86:10


    Get those spurs shined for Jonny and Tyler's review of their Southern majesties, Kings of Leon, and their fourth (arguably most U2-ish) album: Only by the Night.

    TUML 21 - And the Glass Handed Kites by Mew

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 103:16


    This time Tyler and Jonny review Danish band Mew's 4th studio album, the epic, starry and broodingly dark, "And the Glass Handed Kites". The special Manchester, Low Four studios gig mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4vuyDGoYFc

    TUML 20 - Urban Hymns by The Verve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 83:01


    TUML's Britpop pilgrimage reaches its end as Jonny and Tyler return to their hometown of Wigan. Pray silence please for The Verve and their 1997 smash, Urban Hymns.

    TUML 19 - (What's the Story) Morning Glory by Oasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 106:09


    Jonny and Tyler take a stroll round the corner and review Burnage and Manchester legends, Oasis and their hit-laden 90s classic, (What's the Story) Morning Glory. Don't Look Back in Anger being sung by the crowd in Manchester city centre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeyXgpn6mBk Noel Gallagher, Copycat or Genius? https://youtu.be/ZMKwP2Rd-2s

    TUML 18 - Stop Making Sense by Talking Heads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 103:59


    Tyler and Jonny flippity flop into their big suits and take a trip to the 80s for Talking Heads' sensational concert film: Stop Making Sense. Fancy comparing studio and live versions of the concert? Here you go: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wmEpE0nIuT6b5U6QRKzoV Want to hear all of RevU2's favourite tracks from every TUML review so far? Neil has kindly put them together here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ENQ6oDsElge1WbaRl7eSk?si=mMBktbmPRduW4y1emiQ6aQ&nd=1

    TUML 17 - III (MELT) by Peter Gabriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 83:17


    RevU2 returns with the always interesting, often inspirational and certainly inimitable, Peter Gabriel. The episode marks new territory as Jonny and Tyler discuss coolness, influence and, of course, gated drums. Join us and 'Melt'.

    TUML 16 - Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 83:05


    Break out!...and join the RevU2 boys for a hard rock classic, featuring Adam Clayton's call to Phil Lynott, Slane nightmares and an absolute cracker of a rock album from Thin Lizzy: Jailbreak. BBC Legends Documentary: Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcI3AyMJxkE

    TUML 15 - Horses by Patti Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 91:28


    Saddle up for another season of TUML (A RevU2 Podcast), starting out with the mold-breaking 'Horses' by Patti Smith. We discuss the many U2/Smith connections and then go track by track through the 1975 classic. Apologies for Jonny's terrible audio - this will be rectified in future eps.

    Episode 38: Xmas Party and Sod Off 2020 Special.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 120:51


    Tyler and Jonny round off this challenging year with a jam-packed Christmas Special of RevU2 - The U2 Podcast, by exchanging gifts, answering your questions and a couple of festive drinks (or more than a couple in Tyler's case). With special celebrity appearances from rock and actual royalty, who could resist this opportunity to raise a glass to 2020 then firmly kick its arse out the door? Link to our conversation with Jeff Morton: https://bit.ly/38sZdkq

    Episode 37: From the Sky Down (documentary review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 85:53


    This time on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast Tyler and Jonny rev up the trabants and return to the 90s for a look at Davis Guggenheim's rockumentary, From the Sky Down. Will the band implode or re-invent? Will they escape the shadow of the Joshua Tree? Will Brian Eno ever get away from interior decorators?

    Episode 36: U2 All That You Can't Leave Behind 4K Video Remasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 84:46


    This time on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Tyler and Jonny fly back to the early 00s and check out the remastered 4K videos from All That You Can't Leave Behind, featuring Beautiful Day, Stuck In A Moment, Elevation, Walk On and even The Ground Beneath Her Feet. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHGqlO5S6wuvK1m_TQrHrg/featured

    Episode 35: U2 Go Home - Live from Slane Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 153:48


    This Week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Jonny, Tyler and a returning friend chew over U2's momentous homecoming gig at Slane Castle, a gig marked by grief, tribalism and an acute demand for tickets. This is our first live-show episode for a while; we hope you liiike itttt! Special thanks to twitter users: Graham (@joshthetree)Mark(@iamjurassicmark)and Joel (@McDonnellJoel) for their excellent U2-Detective skills.

    Episode 34: U2 and Broken Fingaz Crew, SoE Videos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 55:45


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast...In a RevU2 first, Tyler and Jonny review three of U2's music videos from Songs of Experience, each created with or by the superbly-talented Broken Fingaz Crew. Let us know which music videos you'd most like us to discuss in future via all the usual links at the end of the show.

    Episode 33: The Million Dollar Hotel (Film & Soundtrack Review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 109:01


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast Tyler and Jonny book in for a brief (well, nearly 2 hour) stay at the Million Dollar Hotel, reviewing the movie itself and the soundtrack from U2 et al. DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to the second Greater Manchester lockdown and the unfortunate cancellation of the Welcome to the North Side festival (so Tyler isn't off to Dublin as mentioned here).

    BONUS EPISODE: 4th Anniversary Special #AskUsAnything Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 92:47


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Jonny and Tyler ask where has the time gone and answer your second batch of questions. Thanks to all our listeners, long-time and just-arrived.

    TUML 14 - Funeral by Arcade Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 94:48


    Jonny and Tyler pay their respects to one of the strongest debuts of the 2000s and discuss the ever-crossing paths of U2 and Arcade Fire.

    TUML 13 - La Petite Mort by James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 95:26


    Tyler's pick this time is James - no, not one of their 90s classics, but the more recent (and nonetheless catchy) La Petit Mort. With a sceptical Jonny and few U2 links to speak off, how will RevU2 fare? Sit down and have a listen...

    BONUS EPISODE: Bono's 60th Playlist and Our Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 79:15


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... We sift through Bono's letters and discuss our thoughts on his 60 song selections, before ending by reading our own messages to Mr Vox himself.

    TUML 12 - Songs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 98:27


    Get down on your knees for Songs of Faith and Devotion, an album by one of U2's most consistently compared peers, the mighty Depeche Mode. And because Jonny and Tyler were so perplexed, here's how to pronounce 'uilleann' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKtgnxa_Pig

    TUML 11 - Random Access Memories by Daft Punk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 101:41


    Tyler and Jonny continue their robot-rock odyssey with Random Access Memories by Daft Punk.

    TUML 10 - The Man Machine by Kraftwerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 91:33


    Eins, zwei, drei, vier! It's time to crank up the voltage on The Man Machine by Kraftwerk.

    BONUS EPISODE: Lockdown #AskUsAnything Vol.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 74:31


    This week on RevU2 - U2 Podcast... Tyler and Jonny record their first separate location pod, answering your questions to bring a little joy during lockdown. Apologies if we didn't get to your question - there may well be another round!

    TUML 9 - Hot Fuss by The Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 106:11


    Jonny and Tyler roll the dice on Las Vegas's finest: The Killers and their scorching debut album. Come and see what all the fuss is about...

    TUML 8 - The Brink by The Jezabels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 77:29


    Jonny and Tyler take a trip down under once again to review The Brink by The Jezabels. Do take the time to check 'em out here and elsewhere: The Jezabels - Time To Dance (Live at Music Feeds Studio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swFs4FL9D58 The Jezabels - 'Look of Love' (live for Like A Version) https://youtu.be/m2dCJGmjCpI The Jezabels "City Girl" LIVE Studio Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fvzJA-Hcgg

    A Conversation with U2Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 35:35


    Jonny and Tyler sit down with sensational U2Baby just before their gig at the Woodley Arms, Stockport. Expect a mixture of live and pre-recorded snippets from the band during our conversation, in which we cover setlists, guitar geekery and replicating the feeling of genuine U2 gig. Thanks again to the guys. http://www.theu2tributeuk.com/ N.B. Please listen in full stereo for maximum audio quality.

    BONUS EPISODE: Ahimsa and Seoul, JT2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 24:00


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Tyler and Jonny catch up to briefly mull over the release of 'Ahimsa' and Tyler's trip to Seoul.

    TUML 7 - New Gold Dream(81-82-83-84)by Simple Minds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 87:28


    Jonny and Tyler return for another excitingly ill-informed season of TUML (Then U Might Like). This time we're diving into the most requested of U2's contemporaries, Simple Minds, and their cinematic, bassline-infused and all-round dazzler: New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).

    TUML 6 - The Clash [UK] by The Clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 98:04


    Tyler and Jonny take on another of U2's enduring influences with The Clash's raucous and vital self-titled debut.

    TUML 5 - Ramones by Ramones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 102:44


    With apologies that Jonny says Tommy Ramone (i.e. Thomas Erdelyi) was Bulgarian-American when he actually Hungarian-American.

    TUML 4 - Seventh Son of A Seventh Son by Iron Maiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 80:53


    Jonny and Tyler play with madness as they consider Iron Maiden's Seventh Son of a Seventh Son album. Can Tyler decipher the story hidden deep within this concept album? Can Jonny be converted into a metal head or even an Ed Head? All this and the usual amount of bickering and truly terrible impressions guaranteed in Episode 4 of RevU2's TUML.

    TUML 3 - Kick by INXS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 86:13


    Then U Might Like continues with a trip to 1987 as REVU2 discuss Australia's INXS and their seminal sixth album KICK.

    TUML 2 - The Invisible Band by Travis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 87:37


    Jonny and Tyler are back with another musical journey. Diving deep into bands and albums that were influential to, influenced by or a contemporary of U2. Episode 2 see's REVU2 take on Scottish band Travis with their third album 'The Invisible Band.'

    TUML 1 - Parachutes by Coldplay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 92:24


    Jonny and Tyler are back with another musical journey. Diving deep into bands and albums that were influential, influenced by or a contemporary of U2. First up is Coldpay's debut album Parachutes.

    BONUS EPISODE: Tyler @ the Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 7:29


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Tyler's short but juicy interview with Adam from the Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience. This time: - Tyler finds out about Larry's canine situation. - We hear about the make or break situation of recording War. - And we discover why Larry had no dialogue on The Simpsons. Check out the fantastic museum here: https://irishrocknrollmuseum.com/

    Episode 32: The eXPERIENCE and iNNOCENCE Tour, Manchester 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 134:23


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... We finally get to experience the latest tour and share our thoughts. This week: - U2 bare all without the protective shade of a certain tree - there are welcome returns and unexpected deep cuts - Jonny and Tyler take you through two nights of Manchester greatness

    TEASER: The eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 6:20


    This time on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... A little teaser for our upcoming review of the eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE tour. As featured on U2.com

    Bonus Episode: Songs of Innocence and Experience Bonus Material

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 92:47


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... RevU2 returns with a few stringray guitar riffs and a couple of pages from the book of your heart. This week: - RevU2 returns to Songs of Innocence and Experience for a reappraisal - Bono and gang pull out the stops to deliver substantial bonus material - And Jonny and Tyler fume at the lack of mainstream appreciation for certain singles

    Bonus Episode: Killing Bono (film review)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 94:13


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... RevU2's first film review and it's the level of quality you've come to expect and cherish. This week: - Will Bono be gunned down by an old friend? - Will Shook Up! make it big? - And will Tyler and Jonny get basic details about the band's history correct?

    BONUS EPISODE: Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 122:00


    This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... We're back with a brand new RevU2 episode…or should that be RevU-Passengers? Revassengers? It's all gone a bit experimental tbh… This time: - We hear your 3-word summaries of Original Soundtracks 1. - U2 and a few other passengers score films that mostly don't exist (or make much sense). - And Jonny and Tyler repeatedly butt heads over Eno's role and manage to drag out the review to epic lengths with bonus Hobbit and Friends digressions!).

    Episode 31b: Songs of Experience, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 64:24


    This week On RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Jonny and Tyler finally arrive at Experience (Part Two; The Showman to 13) with all the disagreements, discussion and diabolical links you've come to expect. This week: - U2 face down fear, hate and immortality - We put Tyler's Best Thing theory to the test then hear your thoughts on the new album - And finally, Tyler receives an unexpected surprise

    Episode 31a: Songs of Experience, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 92:07


    This week On RevU2 - The U2 Podcast... Jonny and Tyler finally arrived at Experience and it's a two part classic with all the disagreements, discussion and diabolical links you've come to expect. In Part one we discuss the U2's journey to Experience from Innocence and review part one of Songs of Experience; 'Love Is All We Have Left' to 'Red Flag Day.'

    Bonus Episode: Ahk-toong Bay-Bi (Covered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 103:33


    Run for cover! RevU2 - The U2 Podcast returns for a bonus episode, reviewing AHK-toong BAY-bi (Covered). This time: - Twelve artists have a crack at covering one of U2's most highly regarded albums. - We hear your thoughts via Twitter on covers of U2 songs. - And Jonny and Tyler apologise in advance for criticising bands they know even less about than the lads from Dublin. A link for the cover album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZvgIhawBF4&list=PL5Hu9G86A9xeGEThMlZ5-bV_ELMvtFuJS A link to December's SoundCloud for some excellent music/covers. https://soundcloud.com/december-12

    Episode 30: U2 Top Tens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 99:43


    Hello, hello and welcome to our Top Tens episode. This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast: - Jonny and Tyler reel off their favourite U2 albums and songs. - Tyler reveals his ideal stage while Jonny dreams up his perfect setlist. - And RevU2 looks back over a busy year and ahead to Songs of Experience.

    Episode 29: The iNNOCENCE and eXPERIENCE Tour, Paris 2015

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 117:16


    Bonsoir and welcome to the Innocence and Experience tour, live from Paris (and London). This week on REVU2 - The U2 Podcast: - U2 make a defiant return to Paris in a charged atmosphere and give up their stage to special guests. - Jonny and Tyler enjoy a tight, narrative-based show and cringe as fans flood the stage. - We reflect on our U2 live journey and how the band has evolved from innocence to experience.

    Episode 28: The 360 Tour, Pasadena 2009

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 114:18


    “Honey, I'm home!” – welcome to the 360 Tour, Live from Pasadena (and Sheffield). This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast: - The Dublin boys get themselves in a spin after Bono gains inspiration from cutlery. - U2 smash various records with an ambitious tour and an insane stage. - And Jonny and Tyler are each treated to their favourite songs live.

    Episode 27: The Vertigo Tour, Chicago 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 112:31


    Hello, hello! We're at a place called Chicago! This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast: - The evolution of the Elevation tour hits the road in dizzying red and black. - Jonny and Tyler recount their memories of their first U2 gig in Manchester. - And RevU2 launches the ‘Find Gareth' appeal! Apologies for getting Gavin Taylor (and anyone else's) name wrong yet again.

    Episode 26: The Elevation Tour, Boston 2001

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 110:29


    El – ah – vay – shun! RevU2 gets back to basics with the Boston Live DVD. This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast: - U2 strip back (most) of their postmodern trappings to reveal the true heart beneath. - The band struggles with personal and later global tragedy. - Jonny and Tyler fail to get beyond ‘definitive' in their descriptions of the show.

    Episode 25: PopMart, Mexico City 1997

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 119:18


    Boom-cha! and welcome to PopMart, Live from Mexico City. This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast: - Late 90s U2 inhabit rock n' roll at its most fanciful and cartoonish (quite literally at one point!). - Tyler gives us the inside track on LED technology and turns the air blue. - And Jonny bangs on about guitars even more than usual.

    Bonus Episode: The Joshua Tree (2017) Live from London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 138:11


    RevU2's first live episode is here and it's a big one! The first part documents our trip to Twickenham with interviews from U2 fans and a few clips from the band. The actual review commences around 42 minutes in. Thanks again to everyone we met and the amazing crowd on the day. This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast: - U2 fans, both domestic and international, give us their hopes and predictions for the show. - We find out how many of our Joshua Tree expectations were fulfilled. - And Jonny and Vinny read American poetry while Tyler has a unique full-body reaction to his favourite song. A video "unboxing" of the stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzZIT2_85n4

    Episode 24: ZooTV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 126:16


    N.B. We got some of our details about U2's Doppelgangers mixed up this week but have edited out the blunders and will clarify things next time. Check out U2sdoppelgangers.weebly.com for more info. This week on RevU2 - The U2 Podcast tunes into ZooTV via an electric transmission from Sydney: - U2 dream it all up again and return with an entire TV station in tow. - Jonny and Tyler consider the legacy of ZooTV on acts as diverse as Lady Gaga, Rammstein and Arcade Fire. - And Tyler reveals which of Bono's many costumes he has donned for halloween.

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