Podcasts about Achtung Baby

I may've mentioned this before, but -- more often than not -- when I open the front door to greet a guest, it's our first time meeting one another. And the vibes in that initial moment vary. Sometimes they're neutral. Occasionally they're curious. Every now and again, the good energy is palpable, and such was the case when I met John Knell on my porch.John is a local artist, a son, a husband, a father, a fantastic conversationalist, and he joined me for Episode No. 169.We chewed the fat for a good little bit a couple of weeks ago, covering family, memories, John's mixed-media art approach to pop culture and sports, and of course, a few of his favorite albums, which were these:Abbey Road (1969), The BeatlesVan Halen's Fair Warning (1981)Achtung Baby (1991), U2Many thanks to John for the time and the solid chat. Please consider checking out his work at johnknell.com, and follow him on Instagram at @johnny_kc.And many thanks to those of you that support the podcast.Cheers.Note: I was mistaken in claiming that the U2 song, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" was the feedback/sustain king. What I meant was, "With or Without You."copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained within this episode. They are clips I poached from a Kurt Vile tune called, "Lost my Head there" from his fantastic 2015 release, B'lieve I'm Goin' Down, c/o Matador Records.

Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!Just because you're successful doesn't mean everyone likes you.  In fact, success can often draw criticisms that might not be given to other performers.  In Australia, we call that the “Tall Poppy Syndrome”, where people look for reasons to bring successful people down! We look at some criticisms (not by us - mainly!), of highly successful artists and try to find a reason for them.    This month seems to have a host of rock star deaths!  In Knockin' on Heaven's Door, we mourn the passing of David Lynn Thomas of post-punk group Pere Ubu; Drew Zingg, an American blues and soul guitarist, best known for work with Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs; Joey Molland from Badfinger, and Richard Chamberlain, of Dr Kildare, Shōgun & The Thorn Birds.   Our “Album You Must Hear before You Die” is Bob Marley and the Wailers' “Catch a Fire”, a landmark album that established reggae as a musical force, influencing such artists as The Clash, The Police, UB40 and Eric Clapton.  Enjoy!! References:  “Tall Poppy Syndrome”, Morrissey, “We Hate it When our Friends Become Successful”, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, YouTube, “Classic Album Review”, Baz, Barry Robinson, “The 10 Worst Bands in the World”, The Doors, Jim Morrison, Patti Smith, Rob Younger, Robbie Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Doors' Miami concert – January 1969, The Eagles, Pink Floyd, “Hell Freezes Over”, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Guns'n'Roses, Axl Rose, Slash, Motley Crue, Shakespeare - “thankless child”, U2, Achtung Baby, “With or Without You”, Adam Clayton's private parts, “Days of Innocence”, REM, Coldplay, “music for estate agents”, Oasis, Gallagher brothers, Sex Pistols, Black Sabbath, Rolling Stones, “The Rest is History”, Frank Zappa, “Billy the Mountain”, “Don't You Eat the Yellow Snow”, PMRC – Parents Moral Research Centre, Tipper Gore, Iggy Pop & The Stooges, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl  Our email: MickandthePhatman@Gmail.com  Playlist – The music we talked about in this episode  Homer singing Kiss  Led Zeppelin's light fingers  Classic Album Reviews:  The Ten Worst Bands Ever

U2 released a part-live, part studio album in October 1988 called Rattle and Hum.  This album accompanied a filmed “Rockumentary” of the band which was filmed in Denver and Arizona.  Originally intended to be entitled  “U2 in the Americas,” the album and film instead take their name from lyrics in the song “Bullet the Blue Sky' from their album “The Joshua Tree.” Studio sessions for Rattle and Hum included time at Sun Studio in Memphis, and include collaborations with other musicians including Bob Dylan and B.B. King.  The intent of Rattle and Hum was to explore more American blues rock, and folk, and roots music of the 50's and 60's, and includes both original and cover songs.  Critics were divided on the album at the time of its release.  Some felt that U2 was not celebrating blues rock and artists as much as they were attempting to insert themselves into higher echelons of rock celebrity.  Over time the criticisms of egotism would fade, as U2 has indeed proven to be a major force in the Rock pantheon.  In retrospect, both Bono and The Edge have found Rattle and Hum to be a bit of a side excursion for the band, more of a “scrapbook” than a true direction.  The new direction of U2 would be set beginning with their next studio album, “Achtung Baby” in 1991.  Regardless, Rattle and Hum is a great album, well worth a listen.  The collaboration with other artists is worth special attention, as is its examination of the way that modern rock finds its roots in the delta blues.Friend of the show Greg Lyon sits in for Wayne, while Rob brings us this hybrid album for today's podcast.Angel of HarlemThe second single from the album is an original studio release which was written as an homage to Billie Holiday.  Songwriting took place during the tour for ”The Joshua Tree,” and the lyrics take inspiration form various landmarks around New York City.  The track reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the UK Singles chart.  When Love Comes to TownRecorded in Sun Studios, this U2 original song features collaboration with blues guitarist B.B. King. Live performances included B.B. King and his band during the “Lovetown Tour” in 1989.  U2 would discontinue playing the song in concert over time, but revived it in 2015 as a tribute to B.B. King after his death.  King plays lead on this song written by The Edge, who takes on rhythm guitar for this track.All Along the WatchtowerThis live cover is of a song written by Bob Dylan and made famous by Jimi Hendrix.  The lyrics are of a conversation between a joker and a thief, and several lines echo lines of scripture from the book of Isaiah in the Bible.  U2 performed this live cover in San Francisco at the “Save The Yuppie Free Concert.”  Some of the lyrics were altered, which irritated Dylan. Pride (In the Name of Love)A live version of the studio song from the 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire, this was recorded in Denver.  The popularity of this song can be heard in the audience call-and-response.  The lyrics were inspired by elements of the civil rights movement, particularly the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Iko Iko by The Belle Stars (from the motion picture “Rain Man”)Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman turned in stellar performances in this dramatic film exploring autism. STAFF PICKS:Kiss by Art of Noise featuring Tom JonesBruce leads off the staff picks with a cover of a Prince song performed by an unusual pairing of art rock group the Art of Noise with Vegas crooner Tom Jones.  This became the biggest hit for the Art of Noise to that point, reaching number 5 on the UK charts and number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.  She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young CannibalsLynch brings us the most successful single from the British pop trio, off their second and final album, “The Raw & the Cooked.” The band formed from two previous bands, one Ska, and one Punk.  The track was composed at Prince's Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis.Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Great WhiteGreg features a rocker.  Great White covered a song originally written and performed by Ian Hunter in 1975.  This song went to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Great White had a more blues-oriented sound than many of the hair metal bands of the late 80's.  Lead singer Jack Russell passed after a battle with Lewy body dementia in August 2024.What I Am by Edie Brickell & New BohemiansRob closes out the staff picks with the signature song off Edie Brickell & New Bohemians' debut album, "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars."  The inspiration for the song was Brickell's frustration with the dogma exhibited in a world religions class in college.  Brickell would meet her husband and fellow musician, Paul Simon, when she performed this song on Saturday Night Live. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Sunset Road by Bela Fleck & the FlecktonesThis jazz fusion piece with an unusual banjo lead was on the group's debut album, and takes us out for this episode. 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En este nuevo #U2ChileElPodcast nos juntamos para responder algunas de sus preguntas y para dar nuestra opinión sobre algunos de sus pensamientos sobre el pasado, presente y futuro de U2.Pepo, Dafy, Felk y Zed conversan sobre muchos temas y dan detalles de lo que sabemos hasta ahora sobre el próximo disco y gira de los irlandeses (2:07:40).Dentro de las cosas otras que hablamos está:¿Qué pasa si un integrante muere? (03:16)¿Cuántos tours les quedan? (17:50)Invisible en Songs Of Innocence (28:43)Rarezas en vivo (31:18)Singles de Unforgettable Fire + Zooropa (1:11:00), Achtung Baby (42:26).Sus canciones "early days"/pre-Boy (45:24)Gira mundial Achtung Baby 30 (56:25)Box Set de Pop (1:00:32)El fin del formato físico (1:11:40)¿Qué pasó con BRAM? (1:18:26)¿Podrían haber 2 shows de U2 en Chile? (1:23:21)La película del Joshua Tree Tour 2017 y el video de "Get Out Of Your Own Way" (1:32:57)¿Por qué Edge patea la guitarra en Gone? (1:38:41)Retiro y decadencia vocal (1:45:28)La importancia del Zoo TV o el 360º para la industria de los conciertos (1:50:06)Los imitadores de Bono (2:12:37)¿Bono y Ali tendrán un "trato"? (2:15:00)Canciones para los momentos que vivimos (2:20:04)y mucho más!*****1 - Únete a nuestro Golden Circle en patreon.com/u2chile, para tener prioridad para este tipo de capítulos, escuchar capítulos por adelantado y para apoyar el proyecto :)2 - Suscríbete al Podcast y darnos Like, 5 Estrellas y todas esas cosas que nos ayudan a llegar a más gente.3 - Síguenos en:Facebook.com/U2Chile.netComo @u2chile en Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, TikTok y ThreadsComo @u2chile.net en Bluesky14 - Buena onda!

Hour 2 - Jacob & Tommy power into the second half of the Thursday big show with the big cat himself, GoPowerCat.com's Tim Fitzgerald! Plus Thunder Hockey GM Joel T Lomurno.

In this episode, Jenny and Hillary dive into the world of U2's 'Achtung Baby' covers, discussing various artists' interpretations and the impact of these covers on the original songs. They explore the nuances of each track, sharing their thoughts on the performances by bands like Snow Patrol, The Fray, and Nine Inch Nails, while also reflecting on the artists' processes and the emotional resonance of the music. The conversation highlights the balance between honoring the original work and bringing a fresh perspective to beloved songs.www.thegardentarts.comSUPPORT: www.patreon.com/thegardentarts AND www.buymeacoffee.com/thegardentartstwitter: @the_gardentartsinstagram: @the_gardentartswatch this ep on YouTube: @thegardentarts

There's a good chance that if you're a guitar fan, you've seen Nathaniel Murphy's gear demos—either on his Instagram account, where he goes by @zeppelinbarnatra, or on the Chicago Music Exchange page. His solo arrangements of classic tunes display his next-level technique and knack for clever arranging, and he makes our jaws drop every time he posts. When we learned that the Irish guitarist is a huge fan of U2's The Edge, we knew he had to be our expert for this episode.Together with Nathaniel, we're decoding our favorite eras of the Edge's tones—from his early Memory Man days through his expanding delay rack rig, into his 1990s Achtung Baby sounds, and all the way through to his Sphere rig. How does he get those amazing delay tones? And what are those cool picks he uses?This episode supported by Voodoo Lab: https://voodoolab.com/Follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickmillevoiFollow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jasonshadrickGet at us: 100guitarists@premierguitar.comCall/Text: 319-423-9734Podcast powered by Sweetwater. Get your podcast set up here! - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75rE0dSubscribe to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aXdYIDOmS8KtZaZGNazVb?si=c63d98737a6146afApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-guitarists/id1746527331

L'info du matin - Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont dévoilé le portrait-robot de l'enfant chouchou dans les familles. Le winner du jour - À Boulogne-sur-Mer, un homme a enfumé son appartement en mettant ses chaussettes dans un micro-ondes, déclenchant l'alerte incendie et nécessitant l'intervention des pompiers. - Un chat oublié dans une soute à bagage a voyagé pendant 23 heures, effectuant trois vols entre l'Australie et la Nouvelle-Zélande. Le flashback de mars 1992 - Le single numéro 1 du mois : "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" d'Elton John et George Michael. - Deux albums en tête du top 50 : *Dangerous* de Michael Jackson et *Achtung Baby* de U2. Les savoirs inutiles - En Arménie, chaque heure de la journée a un nom particulier : 18h se dit "Khavarag" et 19h "Aghchamoughch". Si le Double Expresso RTL2 passait en Arménie, les horaires seraient "Ayk - Jarakaytial". 3 choses à savoir sur les Razzies Awards - La cérémonie récompense le pire du cinéma. - Madonna détient 9 victoires pour 15 nominations. - Sylvester Stallone est recordman masculin avec 11 trophées. Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ? - Rendez-vous au Lille Vinyle Event pour compléter votre collection de vinyles. - Testez l'application Kidygo : voyagez gratuitement en train en gardant des enfants non accompagnés. Le jeu surprise Tiffany de Mallemoisson vers Aix-en-Provence repart avec : - Un coffret DVD Blu-ray Warner (Joker/Batman ou Superman). - Le mug de l'émission. La banque RTL2 - Loïc de Saint-Étienne gagne 500 euros. - Cindy d'Espelette près de Bayonne repart avec : - Un coffret DVD Blu-ray Warner (Joker/Batman ou Superman). - Le mug de l'émission.

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about our favorite concerts.  Show notes: Our top 10 concerts in no particular order Phil: Banged up and seeing his first Dead show in Foxborough in 1989 The show is popular with Dead fans Jay: Caught Mike Watt backed by the Foo Fighters in their first Boston appearance in '95 Phil: 12 days after that Dead show, saw the Who at the same venue A 3-hour show for the 20th anniversary of Tommy Jay: The one area appearance by Them Crooked Vultures in '09 Supergroup with Josh Homme, Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones Phil: McCartney at Sullivan Stadium in 1990 The tour book phenomenon Jay: Two shows in one night--The Amps followed by Mighty Mighty Bosstones Phil: U2 show on St. Patrick's Day '92 in Boston, Achtung Baby tour "Put it in H" Jay: Also a U2 show; September 1987 at the Boston Garden Phil: Dylan at Endicott College in October 1992 Tickets purchased at a local jewelry store Dylan almost didn't play because a heater wasn't working on stage Jay: Electric performance from Nick Cave's band Grinderman at House of Blues Phil: Pearl Jam at the Orpheum in April 1994 A few days after Cobain's death Jay: Front row at the Orpheum for Sugar, November 1994 Bob Mould's last tour with Sugar Phil: Neil Young at the Wang Center in 2018 with Jay Neil was solo, telling stories between songs Gotta see some of these older artists while they're around Jay: Pearl Jam in April '92 at tiny club Axis Just before PJ blew up Phil: Dead & Co. at Fenway in summer '23 $60 cheese pizza  Jay: Last month seeing Sloan in Toronto with my daughter Played their first album front to back Only concert I've ever seen in Toronto Phil: Phish playing third show in three nights at Mansfield Jay: Ty Segall at the late lamented Great Scott in 2014 So loud the floor was shaking Jay: No issues with seeing shows by myself Phil: Goose at MGM Fenway last year Played lots of covers, including the odd 36-minute jam Jay: First time seeing the Tragically Hip at the Paradise in April '91 About 25 people there, but the band killed it Saw the band many times after that Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

U2's The Edge joins Simon and Brian to discuss the 20th anniversary reissue of the band's acclaimed record How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, and its new ‘shadow album' How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb. The celebrated guitarist and sonic architect offers deep insights into the band's dynamic and their dedication to collaboration.

Laurie & Scott Free return from their two-week break to discuss one of the biggest albums of 1991: “Achtung Baby” by U2. After the mega-success of “The Joshua Tree,” followed by the disappointing box office performance of the film “Rattle & Hum,” the Dublin-based quartet decided to reinvent themselves with an entirely new sound, merging dance-floor beats with distorted guitars, industrial textures, and introspective lyrics. Tracks like “One,” “Mysterious Ways,” and “The Fly” demonstrated U2's ability to blend emotional depth with cutting-edge production, solidifying their status as one of the most innovative bands of the era. Join us as we explore this landmark album and share the stories behind the songs. ********************* SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for only $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/AcceleratedCulturePodcast *********************** Theme music: “Dancing Underwater (Instrumental Version)” by I'MIN, licensed through Epidemic Sound.

In this episode, Shawn celebrates the 40th anniversary of U2's Unforgettable Fire, delving into how this pivotal album reshaped the band's sound and set the stage for their global breakthrough. Shawn discusses the influence of producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, who helped U2 explore atmospheric textures and a more expansive style. He reflects on how Unforgettable Fire captured U2's emerging artistic vision, blending rock anthems with introspective and political themes that still resonate today.Meanwhile, Craig shifts the spotlight to one of his favorite bands, Spoon, focusing on their acclaimed album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. Known for its tight, innovative production and catchy yet complex sound, the album showcases Spoon's knack for blending indie rock with soulful, groove-laden elements. Craig breaks down tracks like “Don't You Evah” and “You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb,” explaining how Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga became a modern classic that cemented Spoon's reputation as one of indie rock's most consistent and creative bands.Together, Shawn and Craig explore the unique impact of these two influential albums from different eras, highlighting what makes each record a standout in their respective genres. This episode is a journey through the evolution of rock, showcasing how U2 and Spoon have crafted timeless music that continues to inspire listeners around the world.

702 U2 - Achtung Baby

Send us a textAs we grew up, music was the most important thing there was.  As part of that, we bought some albums that weren't great, and time has generally proven our assessments right! This episode, we talk about some of those "dud" albums, by artists like Bowie, U2, Led Zeppelin, Golden Earring, Neil Young, Alice Cooper, Phil Collins and Yes, to name but a few. In Rock News, we talk about a Filipino family who perform Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love with uncanny precision and an auction of Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie's memorabilia, wardrobe and belongings. Our “Album You Must Listen to Before You Die” is Dire Straits' monster 1985 hit, “Brothers in Arms”. Released at a time when Dire Straits could do no wrong, this album sold over 30 million copies worldwide and went 9 times platinum in the US alone. We damn it with faint praise.    A Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin Cover by Missioned Soulsyoutu.be  The Bridge:  Neil Young Tribute Album  Playlist  References:  Kenwood KA9800 amp, Pioneer PL518 direct drive turntable, Cerwin Vega 15-inch 2 way speaker, Ripper, Sounds of 79, Bowie Pinups, Diamond Dogs, “Candidate”, drugs, Spiders from Mars, “Sorrow”, Scarey Monsters (and Super Creeps), U2: Songs of Innocence, iTunes, Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, Neil Young, Trans, Geffen, “Mr. Soul”, Buffalo Springfield, “Computer Age”, Sonic Youth, “The Bridge”, Golden Earring, Moontan, “Radar Love”, Alice Cooper Goes to Hell, Yes, Yessongs Live, Phil Collins, Face Value, Lou Reed, Metal Machine Music, Pete Townshend, Psychoderelict, The Beatles, Naked, Led Zeppelin, In through the Out Door, “In the Evening”, “All my Love” 

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In this micro-pod, Matthew Thornton and I dig into our shared love of U2. We pull apart Matt's favorite song "With or Without You" and how it inspired his singing career. Matt had the good fortune of seeing U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Lets just say, it changed the game. We also pull up "Mysterious Ways" from Achtung Baby which is my favorite U2 song. Thanks for listening!

Special guest Steve Gleason joins JD and the Prof as they unpack the 1991 release Achtung Baby from U2.  Rock On!Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterbandWebsite: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @r4podcasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

U2's 13th studio album, "Songs of Innocence," is an album released a full 5 1/2 years after the commercial and critical disappointment of "No Line on the Horizon" with a list of producers as long as a Beyonce album. To that long gestation period Bono said, "Rumor has it we haven't made a U2 album in the last five years. We have. We've made several. We just didn't release them because we were waiting for something that would be as good as the best we've ever done." But, once the album was released, it wasn't the music that everyone was talking about, but rather how it was released. Which is a shame because, while it may not be the experimental classic of Achtung Baby, it is wildly underrated containing some of the most personal songs of U2's career. The question is, will its virtues ever overshadow the controversy known as Apple-Gate.

WHAT'S UP EVERYBODY! This week on THE '90s Podcast, John sits down with Nian Fiedler, to talk about the 1991 U2 album Achtung Baby.   Special thanks goes out to Nian Fiedler for joining us this week!   Catch up with John on social media. Twitter (X) (@welshjrc1984) | Instagram (@welshjrc1984)   For More information on The Because Maybe Network check out our website: becausemaybenetwork.com   Check out our Linktree for direct links to where you can find our podcasts, YouTube channel, and website! https://linktr.ee/becausemaybenetwork   For business enquiries: becausemaybepodcast@gmail.com   Music The Spellbreaker by Tri-Tachyon - Free Music Archive Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International   Intermission: Out of School by Jahzzar - Free Music Archive Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Author Geoff Harkness returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book 40-Foot Lemon: The Complete Story of U2's Pop & PopMart. U2 had been on a decade-long run of hits when they released their album Pop in 1997. That included The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. The band's Zoo TV tour in the early 1990s was a multimedia extravaganza that dazzled critics and sold-out venues the world over. But Pop turned out to be U2's worst-selling album, and the accompanying PopMart tour played to half-filled stadiums and earned the nickname “Flop Mart” in the press. The Pop era was left behind, but many U2 fans never forgot what Bono once called the “best thing we've ever done.” 40-Foot Lemon: The Complete Story of U2's Pop & PopMart takes readers into the studio and onto the stage during U2's most experimental and ambitious era. It chronicles the difficult and expensive yearlong recording of Pop, where the band worked with five producers in multiple studios on two continents, striving to create a masterpiece. Instead, with tour dates already booked, U2 handed in an unfinished album. 40-Foot Lemon follows U2 around the globe on PopMart, the biggest tour in rock history, and featuring the world's largest TV screen, a 10-story golden arch, a sofa-sized olive on a 100-foot martini stick, and a giant lemon disco ball that did all sorts of tricks. When it was working. PopMart struggled to fill seats in the U.S., but it shattered records in Europe and South America, playing to packed stadiums and making history from Sarajevo to Santiago. 40-Foot Lemon is the definitive account of U2 at their most interesting.Purchase a copy of 40-Foot Lemon: The Complete Story of U2's Pop & PopMart Listen To U2's Pop Visit The 40-Foot Lemon Book Facebook Page---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

We kick off Season 2 with U2's 10th studio album, All That You Can't Leave Behind, a record that begins U2 Phase III after their Mach II reinvention with Achtung Baby. It's also, arguably, the genesis of the sound of all their output going forward. It's a record Rolling Stone called the band's third masterpiece and that went on to become a huge critical and commercial success reaching number 1 in 32 countries. And on the ensuing Elevation Tour, the band returns to arenas, dispensing with all the artifices and there, front and center, was Bono - that Bono - with his heart on his sleeve without any masks or smirking irony. Something that made a lot of old fans very excited and go, "Oh I remember that U2."

Ever hear that voice whispering "not good enough" after a presentation or a date? That might be your inner child still feeling unseen and unheard. In this episode, we explore inner child work. Learn to heal hidden hurts, ditch self-sabotage, and unlock your full potential. Get ready for signs to watch, a healing visualization, and a journey to rediscover your inner spark. Some things that we talked about in this episode: Want to read more about how the Germans raise their kids? Check out ACHTUNG BABY by Sara Zaske.*Want to do take a closer look at your childhood? Think you maybe had one or more emotionally immature caregivers in your life? Check out ADULT CHILDREN OF EMOTIONALLY IMMATURE PARENTS by Lindsey C. Gibson.*Want some reality TV mess and see people learn how to be emotionally vulnerable? You can watch Temptation Island on Peacock.Support the showClick here to join our mailing list, support our Patreon, or check out our merch store.

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) welcome special holiday guest Willie Williams, Creative Director for U2, to the show. They discuss everything from designing "U2:UV Achtung Baby LIVE at Sphere in Las Vegas", to Stalking for Clients. Join Willie, Ellen, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: Getting started during the Punk Rock Revolution in the UK; How the Art School Bands were creating their visual aesthetic; Urgent Music and Whacky Visuals; The visual aesthetic influence of The Talking Heads and "Stop Making Sense"; Swapping key light; Getting the gig with U2; Talking with Edge's Mom; Finding synergy with your artistic collaborators; Working with "Self Esteem"; How U2's shows evolved over the years; Working with David Bowie; Touring with Frank Sinatra, Sammie Davis Jr, and Liza Minelli; The process of designing U2 at The Sphere; Proud of The Pigeon; Realizing the video content of the show; Dealing with spacial disorientation; What will other artists will do in that space?; and How it feels to get anything you want. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In our third part on the Achtung Baby period we dive into Zoo TV from the conception of the tour to the financial constraints, to the moral conundrums surrounding corporate sponsorship at the time. We explore how disorienting it was for old fans to process the new U2 and the transitional challenges the band faced bringing the tour from arenas to stadiums on the Outside Broadcast Tour.

Este disco sí que representa un cambio cultural. En este capítulo, Alfredo Lewin y Fernando Mujica repasan "Achtung Baby" de U2.

After the contentious early sessions in Berlin, everything finally crystalizes and U2 deliver its crowning creative achievement, the unprecedented deconstruction of everything that got them to the top of the charts in the 80s: "Achtung Baby." In Pt 2 of 3 comprehensive parts on the Achtung Baby and Zoo TV period, we go song by song of the 12 songs on the record and examine the Kindergarten disc from the Uber Deluxe Release, a fascinating rough mix done late in the recording process revealing some transformative production touches and lyrics that were still to come.

Esta semana dedicamos el programa a recordar 'Achtung Baby', uno de los discos más fascinantes de los años 90 y álbum que transformó la carrera de la banda irlandesa.En 1991 solamente habían pasado 11 años desde el debut de U2, pero el mundo era un lugar muy diferente y esa década había pasado factura a la banda que llegó exhausta a ese momento clave que había tumbado a muchas de las bandas que habían inspirado a los irlandeses o que habían empezado a la par que ellos. En ese contexto la banda se reinventó y facturó uno de los mejores discos de su carrera. Hoy dedicamos el sofá sonoro a Achtung Baby.En aquel curso enorme en el que se editaron álbumes eternos como Nevermind, el disco negro de Metálica, el debut de Pearl Jam o el Use Your Illusion de Guns and Roses, U2 demostró que tenía capacidad de reinventarse y encabronada por las malas de críticas de su anterior trabajo facturó un disco valiente que cambiaba el paso de su sonido. Para esta grabación la banda acudió al productor Brian Eno cuyo cometido era eliminar del disco cualquier cosa que sonase a U2 y el grupo definió el álbum como el sonido de cuatro tipos talando el Joshua Tree, el referencia a su disco más exitoso hasta ese momento.Hace poco Bono reconoció algo en una charla con David Letterman que refleja muy bien la esencia de U2 y cómo ha operado la banda en momentos de duda o de estancamiento como el que vivían. “Raramente estoy en mi zona de confort y creo que ha sido duro para el grupo porque yo tampoco les dejo estar en la suya”, explicó el cantante.Esta semana invitamos a la periodista Sara Morales para recorrer este momento clave en la carrera de la banda irlandesa.

We're going in for a really deep dive on Achtung Baby. In the first of three parts, we pick things up with Bono's "gotta go away and dream it all up again" speech at the end of the Love Town Tour when things had started to get a little show-bizzy. We ask some pointed questions about what exactly happened between the end of the Lovetown Tour and when the band touched down in Berlin on October 3, 1990 to start recording. We go through the heavy drama of the time at Hansa Studios all the way through to the Dogtown Sessions in Dublin when the pall had finally lifted.

Esta semana dedicamos el Sofá Sonoro a recordar uno de los discos más importantes de la carrera de U2 y el álbum que marcó el paso de los ochenta a los noventa para la banda irlandesa.

People will try to describe the experience you have at the Sphere but let's start with saying it unlike anything you've experienced before.  It doesn't matter if you see the film or a live act, this will be different.  Which is exactly what Madison Square Garden Company was going for with the Sphere.  You'll find a lot of comparisons to IMAX, Disney's Soaring Attraction, 360 theaters but that's only because how else do you describe something never done before.  The Sphere is one of those rare attractions that lives up to the hype, not only breaking the technological ceiling set before it but creating a new form of entertainment.  Let's discuss some of the ways its unlike anything you've seen before.   First, the Sphere is located behind the Venetian convention center.  It's the largest spherical building ever constructed at 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide.  The exterior also features 580,000 square feet of LED displays, making it the largest LED display in history.  It cost approx. $2.3 billion to build and took 4 years to bring to life.  Construction started in 2018 with a planned opening in 2021 but had to put the project on hold in 2020 due to supply complications brought on by the COVID pandemic.  When progress resumed, materials and technology costs had increased causing the originally projected $1.2 billion dollar price tag to almost double by the time it was completed.   The Sphere is the most expensive music and entertainment venue in history.  It seats 18,600 and with standing room accommodations that can handle up to 20,000.  10,000 of those seats have haptic technology incorporated into the seats.  They work in conjunction with 4d features like scent and wind.  At 160,000 square feet, the 16k resolution wraparound LED screen is the largest and highest-resolution LED screen in the world.  The sound system comprises of 1,600 speakers installed behind the LED panels.   The experience starts the moment you enter the venue.  The atrium is large enough to fit the statue of liberty or the Saturn V rocket.  Inside, you'll find five humanoid robots throughout the venue introducing you to the Sphere as well as interacting with patrons.  While the technology is impressive, personally, I would best describe them as borderline creepy.  That said, they are powered by AI and have the ability to react to those that interact with them.   The Sphere isn't designed to host things like professional sporting events typically presented in the round.  However, it would fit well with events like boxing, MMA, WWE, esports or even award ceremonies in addition to concerts and films. Today, we are going to discuss both the film and the concert experience.   The Film   Darren Aronofsky, probably best known for the films like Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan and The Whale, is the director of the first film ever captured in 18k.  It's called “Postcards from earth” and tells the story of a dystopian earth that humans have had to evacuate due to all the damage done to it. It follows 2 humans waking up from cryo-sleep after their journey to another planet that can sustain life. Darren uses this narrative to showcase what sort of film experience only the Sphere can offer. It can probably be best described as a love letter to the planet featuring some of the most breathtaking scenes ever captured on film. The film is 50 minutes long and ticket prices start at $89, increasing based on the better the seat location.   The Show   So a few of things to get out of the way: First, I know this is a divisive band. People seem to love them or hate them. I happen to be in the “love them” camp, and I don't really care if you're in the “hate them” camp.  Music opinions are entirely subjective and no one is going to change anyone's mind.  With that in mind, I'd like to ask those that aren't interested to simply move on instead of voicing your distaste. It's not that you can't have an opinion, it's just that I don't like K-pop, but I don't mention that I don't like K-pop everytime the subject comes up. What I'm saying is don't yuck someone else's yum, okay?  Also, if you think U2 is the worst ever for putting a free album on your iPhone several years ago, but you continue to buy all things Apple, your opinion has no weight here. Second, I recognize that this isn't 360 Vegas Album reviews, and I'll try to keep that in mind as I discuss this show, but the Achtung Baby album is the center of this show, and it's the genesis of my love for this band, so forgive me if I spend too much time discussing the virtues and nuance of the album. And finally, I'm not going to have too much to say about the experience at the venue.  Our seats were general admission, so we were standing room on the floor. They brought us in a separate entrance from everyone else who had seats, and we never saw the lobby or any of the concession areas.  I wish I could comment more on the rest of the facility, but my experience doesn't allow that.   Allright, so back to point 1.  “Achtung Baby” made me a U2 fan.  I came out at a time when I was looking for my own music and not just listening to the music my parents listened to.  I always thought it was a brave album: U2 had won two Grammys for The Joshua Tree and came back four years later with Achtung Baby as if to say, “Glad you liked that, now here's something completely different.” It's an album about conflict and resolution; a result of recording in Berlin after the reunification, and during the time guitarist The Edge was going through a rocky divorce. I also think it's a very “Vegas” album.  It's dark, it's sexy, and it's full of temptation references. There's an arc through the album, and you can argue that it tells the story of a night out that goes a little too far, and the reconciliation that comes with the sunrise. So all of that is to say that when I found out my favorite band would be performing my favorite album in my favorite city, I packed up my favorite person and made for the promised land.   Again, our tickets were General Admission, which is standing room only on the venue floor.  We've done this once before; more than ten years ago. I waited in line all day to get us “close” to the stage, and always felt as though it was a one-time thing.  When we bought General Admission tickets for this event, I made it clear to my wife that I was not going to spend a day in Vegas waiting in line. Thankfully, the event attempts to address this, somewhat successfully. If you have General Admission tickets, you can arrive at the Sphere between 8 am and 1 pm the day of the event to get a numbered wristband. Then you return to the venue around 5 pm, and they let you in based on the number on your wristband.  It's not a perfect system, though. We drove to the Sphere to pick up our wristbands, and they didn't allow parking on the property for wristband pickup. So we had to park on a crowded side street and walk around a bunch of F1 fencing and bleachers to get to the part of the venue that was distributing wristbands. I understand charging for parking when there's an event, but not even letting someone park to run in and get a wristband for 2 minutes is bonkers. We stayed at the Wynn the night of the show, so we walked to the event in the evening. Getting there is easy, and there are signs through the Venetian directing you there. I thought we were going to end up taking the new pedestrian bridge that crosses over Koval from Venetian to the Sphere, but here again, they directed GA ticketholders out of the Venetian convention center building along Sands Avenue, where we had to cross Koval via the crosswalk. Then we had to walk along the north side of the building and enter via the “East VIP entrance.”   Here is another complaint about the venue. They have got to streamline their entrance procedures. I think about a venue like T-Mobile Arena, which has similar capacity to the Sphere. It takes less than 5 minutes to scan your ticket, pass through security, and be inside that place. Sphere needs more doors, and more Security people at the door to make that process a little smoother.   Once inside, we were directed down very dark, moody hallways toward the GA area. We stopped to use the restroom along the way, and I found the restrooms to be suitably massive. Excellent capacity for restrooms only intended for the GA crowd.  There was also a bar/lounge, but we didn't really check it out.   Upon entering the GA floor, we ran into a wall of people.  I had seen in videos from previous shows that it seemed as though the stage left side had fewer people than stage right, and they literally dumped us out on the stage right side. We pushed our way over to the stage left side, and so despite getting there long after we should have with our wristbands we ended up about 10 people back from the stage. Not bad.   We sat on the floor because it was still about an hour and a half before the band was to take the stage.  I was pleasantly surprised to see a whole herd of cocktail waitresses walking the GA floor and taking drink orders. I have never seen that on a General Admission floor before. Around 7:30 or so, a DJ started playing. He was DJing from this modified car that slowly moved around the GA floor. When I heard the band chose a DJ for the opening act, I was really hoping that it wouldn't be “oonce-oonce club music,” and it turns out that I had nothing to worry about.  This guy knew his audience, and was playing rock and pop hits from the 80's and 90's.  The crowd was really getting into it and singing along with songs like “Livin on a Prayer.” It was a great fit.   At about 8:40, the lights went down and the crowd got loud.  Slowly, the band took the stage. Bono started singing a sort of short acapella song that I have not heard before, then the drums kicked in and the band launched into Zoo Station, the opening track of Achtung Baby. I don't want to spoil what happens, but I'll say that the way the band uses the screen here to kick off the show is really cool. If you think you might want to see the show, I'd recommend staying spoiler-free about the intro. It's really fun.   The band played 7-8 tracks from Achtung Baby. They did not play them in exact album order, but in this first section, they played songs from the first 2/3rds of the album. Then they shifted gears a little and played a few other songs, mostly acoustic. This was the day after the Hamas attack on Israel, so this was mentioned, followed by I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Pride (In the Name of Love), and MLK.   Then Bono announced it was “time to wake the Baby up,” and the band went on to finish Achtung Baby.  This was probably my favorite part of the show for a couple reasons: 1) It's later in the show, so fewer people had posted photos and videos of this portion, so there were more surprises and 2) it's really the emotional emotional climax of the album, so I've always felt those songs hit pretty hard.   After finishing the 2nd Achtung Baby section, the band said goodnight, but of course returned for their encore. The encore was kind of a greatest rocking hits section, where they did songs like Elevation, Vertigo, Where the Streets Have No Name, Beautiful Day, and of course, their new Vegas anthem Atomic City.  I won't spoil Atomic City either, but it had some of my favorite visuals of the show.   Let's talk about some of the visuals. We were concerned that where we were sitting, we would be so close to the screen that we couldn't appreciate the whole thing.  There were times that we found ourselves looking around and above to take everything in, but I don't think we missed out on anything by being so close. There was another concern about getting dizzy. Some people get Vertigo (ha!) in Imax theaters, and the Sphere is like Imax on steroids. We only felt a little dizzy at one point, and that was during “Even Better Than The Real Thing.” So during this song, it has maybe the most impressive and complicated graphics of the entire show. They are structured like a moving monument to Elvis and Vegas, and they slowly and steadily move downward. I was looking up at these graphics and following them down with my eyes. When my eyes got to the fixed point of the stage, it felt like the stage was tilting up from the back and we were about to all fall over. They don't really use any flying or moving visuals that might convey motion from the viewer's point of view, so there weren't any other times I felt dizzy or motion-sick.   At the end of the day, I think if you don't like the band - if they just rub you wrong no matter what they do - you're probably going to stay away, and that's fine. If you like a few of their songs and want to see a rock concert unlike anything else you've seen, it's worth checking out. And if you call yourself a fan, then you really shouldn't miss out on this experience. I think a band or artist could be intimidated by this venue and this space, it would be easy to be afraid of being upstaged by the visuals and the scale of everything, but I think U2 is the perfect group to launch this facility. 25 years ago they were touring with (what was at the time) the biggest video screen in the world, so these are guys who know how to utilize large scale visuals in their shows and embrace the technology.

Asif recently attended the U2 show at the Sphere in Las Vegas; many listeners had questions about this special show. So in the first half, Ali asks Asif about the show (2:14). The show takes place at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas.  Asif discusses how the Sphere is 366 feet (112 m) high and 516 feet (157 m) wide at its broadest point and how it is the largest spherical building in the world at 875,000 sq ft (81,300 m2) and seats 18,600 people. He describes how the bowl-shaped theater contains the world's highest-resolution wraparound LED screen and  exterior is fitted with 1.2 million hockey puck-sized LEDs. Asif discusses how U2 was picked and how this residency was being done without drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Asif then gives his thoughts on the show, including the band playing 1991's ‘Achtung Baby' in its entirety.    Then Ali asks Asif about repetitive injuries in youth athletes (22:25). Asif discusses what puts children and teens at more risk for these injuries. They then discuss the common injuries youth can experience when playing single sports exclusively. Asif then discusses what players, coaches and athletes can do do prevent these injuries.    The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.    Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay   Contact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.com   Follow us on Social media: Twitter: @doctorvcomedian Instagram: doctorvcomedian   Show notes: This futuristic entertainment venue in Las Vegas is the world's largest spherical structure: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/05/travel/msg-sphere-las-vegas-venue-cec/index.html The Las Vegas Sphere Is the World's Largest Spherical Structure—And an Engineering Marvel: https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a45499347/las-vegas-sphere/ Hundreds of U2 fans didn't know the seats they were buying for Las Vegas residency had limited views: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/u2-las-vegas-residency-hundreds-people-sold-tickets-obstructed-screen-rcna84853 NHL Greats Emphasize Importance of Summer Sports: https://www.elitelevelhockey.com/former-greats-emphasize-taking-a-break-from-hockey/ Preventing Repetitive Stress Injuries in Youth Athletes: What Every Parent Should Know: https://www.sportsmedicineoregon.com/blog/preventing-repetitive-stress-injuries-in-youth-athletes-what-every-parent-should-know Overuse Injuries in Children: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/overuse-injuries-in-children/ Overuse Physeal Injuries in Youth Athletes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5349397/ Primary Periphyseal Stress Injuries in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34370212 Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/preventing-overuse-injuries-in-youth-sports Injuries among young athletes are on the rise: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/injuries-among-young-athletes-are-rise I Love to Watch You Play: https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/

In the first of our two parts on the Rattle and Hum album and the film, we dive into why this period is so poorly remembered. We question what the hell the band was thinking but, more importantly, where was Paul McGuinness when a little leadership was desperately needed when it was obvious his clients were getting over its ski? We also take a look at the what's become the prevailing narrative: that is, without the failure of Rattle and Hum, there's no reinvention that spawned, arguably, the band's creative peak in Achtung Baby and the Zoo TV Tour. Give a listen, we pull no punches.

On this week's show, we... spin fresh tracks from Boy Golden, Cherry Glazerr & Superchunk spend quality time with superlative new records from Low Cut Connie and Lydia Loveless  bask in the revelation that is The Replacements' Tim Let It Bleed Edition box set All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.ys

In which the Curmudgeons remember and pay fond tribute to one of our favorite bands of all time, which now unfortunately is masquerading as an emblem for Las Vegas tourism. We give close attention to the hope, grace and sense of wonder that made the band's anthemic brand of rock 'n' roll so magnificent. We focus especially on the period between 1983 and 1993, when U2 ruled the world via six studio albums and some legendary tours.   Check out a book we reference during the episode, Neil McCormick's "U2 by U2": https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/u2-by-u2_u2_neil-mccormick/287778/?resultid=b31d846a-b396-4558-9fdd-27e446d6859c#edition=5780193&idiq=5601732   Here is a handy navigation companion for the episode.   (0:00 - 13:30) - Arturo sets the parameters for this episode with some deeply personal history    (16:24 - 27:33) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new albums by Margo Cilker and Wilco.    (28:13 - 58:14) - We cover U2's early history and the albums War, The Unforgettable Fire and the Joshua Tree   (59:13 - 01:19:06) - We cover U2's albums Rattle and Hum and Achtung Baby   (01:20:51 - 01:41:59) - We cover U2's albums Zooropa and Pop and briefly cover a rather forgettable 25 years since then   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   https://open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M    

Adam Scott Aukerman reminisce about the opening night of U2's "UV Achtung Baby" residency at the $2.3 billion dollar Las Vegas Sphere. The Scotts also discuss the difference between effects and special effects, call up their pal Kyle Bornheimer, and listen to U2's new song Atomic City. Plus, a transformative episode of "I Love Films" provides some important clarification about the title of the podcast.

Pat welcomes Dave Festini back to the Zoom Room Co-Host chair to referee the battle between U2's "Achtung Baby" and R.E.M's "Automatic For The People." Dave Schneier joins in too as our resident scorekeeper/referee!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Its tyres pumped, its engine tuned, its air-con still on the blink, the rock and roll charabanc trundles off on its circuit which, this week, makes the following stops … … the singer who sold vials of her tears as part of a merchandise range. … when Billy Bragg entered a Paul Simon lyric in his school poetry contest and only got 7 out of 10. … why our favourite music still tends to be the stuff we heard in our teens. … how Bill Graham's “Electric Ballroom Experience” changed the landscape – “we were out there with no compass”. … former Kursaal Flyers drummer Will Birch re-watches their '76 TV film documentary: “There are only two good things about Scotland - the whisky and the road out of there.” “Five autographs? Wasn't like this at the Carnegie Hall!” … “creamy mousse with ripe stone fruits, bright citrus and a biscuity length”: home-brewing with Alex James.   … and how Wreckless Eric's made a living for 46 years out of just one song.  That Bill Graham interview …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVeuDS0n3XI Melvyn Bragg introduces the Kursaal Flyers on the BBC's 2nd House in 1976 …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQKNeWlQzdI&t=11sSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free! - access to all of our content!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its tyres pumped, its engine tuned, its air-con still on the blink, the rock and roll charabanc trundles off on its circuit which, this week, makes the following stops … … the singer who sold vials of her tears as part of a merchandise range. … when Billy Bragg entered a Paul Simon lyric in his school poetry contest and only got 7 out of 10. … why our favourite music still tends to be the stuff we heard in our teens. … how Bill Graham's “Electric Ballroom Experience” changed the landscape – “we were out there with no compass”. … former Kursaal Flyers drummer Will Birch re-watches their '76 TV film documentary: “There are only two good things about Scotland - the whisky and the road out of there.” “Five autographs? Wasn't like this at the Carnegie Hall!” … “creamy mousse with ripe stone fruits, bright citrus and a biscuity length”: home-brewing with Alex James.   … and how Wreckless Eric's made a living for 46 years out of just one song.  That Bill Graham interview …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVeuDS0n3XI Melvyn Bragg introduces the Kursaal Flyers on the BBC's 2nd House in 1976 …https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQKNeWlQzdI&t=11sSubscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon for early - and ad-free! - access to all of our content!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I discuss how U2 brazenly pillaged alternative rock sounds in their 1991 blockbuster album, Achtung Baby.

Sara welcomes the great and wonderful Tory, best known for their reliably insightful analysis of fanfiction on the Retro Fanfic Retrospective podcast (found wherever you get your podcasts!) Tory shares their lifelong love affair with the legendary band U2, and their knowledge of the band's history and music. Tory also digs into the amazing feat of how the band's joyful, sublime chemistry seeps into the very music they produce, sustaining fruitful artistry for nearly fifty years.  Other topics include: Irish history, and the Christianity of U2, along with comparisons with Oasis. We also talk Bedge and RPF! And we dig into a mini-RFR discussion of likeamadonna's Bono/Edge fanfiction within a fanfiction, “Fictitious Characters”.  Contact and Credits: Intro Theme: Kyle Laurin "Oasis Supersonic Theme" (Twitter: @cobrakylemusic) Clip used - Noel Gallagher on The Late Late Show | RTÉ One  Outro clip - “Beautiful Day” by U2, from the album ‘All That You Can't Leave Behind' - pulled from Youtube licensed via UMG (on behalf of Universal-Island Records Ltd. ℗ An Island Records recording; ℗ 2000 Island Records Limited Tumblr: talkinfanfic.tumblr.com  Instagram: @talkinfanfic Email: talkinfanfic@gmail.com    Time caps: 00:00 - Introduction 06:03 - Start of episode 16:02 - Tory's music background 24:25 - U2 in bloom right now! 35:06 - A little Irish history  45:19 - The Troubles, a climate for the formation of U2 56:03 - U2's Bigness, America, and ‘What is Bono??'  01:02:45 - Bono's useful celebrity, vs individualism of Oasis. Or, “do-gooders” vs “do-badders” 01:08:22 - Bono the Energizer Bunny, and U2 in Vegas 01:13:07 - The other members of U2 (Larry, The Edge, and Adam) 01:20:35 - Christianity and U2 01:31:45 - Religion, U2 vs. Oasis 01:34:50 - Religious imagery in the Achtung Baby-era, and Bono's ‘characters' 01:41:42 - U2 fanfiction and RPF fandom 01:51:20 - “Fictitious Characters”, by likeamadonna 02:02:26 - Fitting Ali into the Bono/Edge 02:07:20 - Start of Rapid Fire! (which lasts nearly an hour, lol) 02:12:27 - Tory's Top 5 U2 Tracks   Episode References U2 Fanfiction.com (Tory mentions they used to read fanfiction from this now defunct archive; link via Wayback Machine)  The Retro Fanfic Retrospective podcast (Podbean, you can also search for it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts) Link - Band bio, from threechordsandthetruth.net great U2 overview and biography U2: The Origins Of The Biggest Band Of The Early 2000s a decent youtube documentary on U2 A live performance of ‘Until The End Of The World' from ‘Achtung Baby', filmed during the US leg of the Zoo TV tour in 1992. Kiss for the camera at 2m34s

In the wake of a critical drubbing for being pompous, U2 head to Berlin with a bag full of industrial sounds colours, shapes and half-formed musical ideas. The result is a masterpiece that simultaneously defines the early 90s and still sounds timeless. Brett hosts, as the boys argue their way through the beautiful chaos of Achtung Baby.  Support the showTwitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

The 77s' 1987 self-titled album was not only that band's first real shot at the "big-time" success their fans knew they deserved. It was also the climax of a creative explosion from a unique Sacramento community that had been cooking up spiritually driven, culturally engaged, artistically excellent music for about a decade. On this special "From The Vault" episode of the podcast, we unveil previously unheard tape culled from frontman Michael Roe's conversation with True Tunes and with The Electric Jesus Podcast to finally answer one of the most fascinating questions of all time: Did U2's breakthrough album The Joshua Tree inadvertently KILL one of our other favorite LPs?    If you dig this, don't miss our previous 2-part deep dive with Michael Roe, our recent @45RPM reflection on U2's Achtung Baby, our conversation with 77s and Exit Records advocate Randy Layton, or our discussions in the vault with fellow Exit artists Steve Scott, Jimmy Abegg, and Charlie Peacock.    For this show's FULL SHOW NOTES - including a list of ALL the music used in this episode and more - visit TrueTunes.com/RoeRedux.   If you want to support the show, please join our Patreon community or drop us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

One this episode of The Albums that Saved Us we're taking a closer look at Achtung Baby by U2, released in 1991. Achtung Baby is a masterpiece that challenged U2's fans to embrace change and pushed the boundaries of what a rock album could be. Its impact can still be felt today, and it remains a defining moment in the band's career. Whether you're a die-hard U2 fan or just a lover of innovative music, Achtung Baby is an album that deserves a place in your collection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/albumsthatsaveduspodcast/message

By the time U2 recorded their seventh album, 1991's Achtung Baby, they were exhausted from nonstop touring, going through personal struggles at home in Ireland, and were at odds with each other about which direction to take musically. So, they headed to Berlin for a fresh start, landing on the day of the German Unification after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was there that they wrote the song that put them all on the same page as a band again, the timeless “One,” a song about division that actually helped the band transition into a new decade. Get into the whole story in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By the time U2 recorded their seventh album, 1991's Achtung Baby, they were exhausted from nonstop touring, going through personal struggles at home in Ireland, and were at odds with each other about which direction to take musically. So, they headed to Berlin for a fresh start, landing on the day of the German Unification after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was there that they wrote the song that put them all on the same page as a band again, the timeless “One,” a song about division that actually helped the band transition into a new decade. Get into the whole story in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This 45RPM episode opens the True Tunes Vault and finds a conversation host John J. Thompson had with friend, fan, and artist manager Nick Barre about U2's initially shocking album, Achtung Baby, 30 years after its original release. With the band back in the news - both for Bono's stunning new memoir Surrender and their corresponding collection of reimagined older songs - and the announcement of their Las Vegas homage to their 30-year-old re-birth - it seemed a good time to revisit this reflection.    Full Show Notes available at TrueTunes.com/Achtung   If you want to support the show, please join our Patreon community or drop us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

What better way to start 2023 than with a gift that keeps on giving the whole year in the best podcast about U2 and the 124th greatest album of all time, Achtung Baby?   But before we get to the album Aaron takes us through his mysterious ways and shares his best books, music, and food of 2022. We also discuss Christmas inflatables maintenance, sleeping styles, and another unfortunate hotel incident.   Then at (35:00) we take this episode over the edge when we discuss U2's Grammy Award-winning alternative rock album, Achtung Baby. We talk about U2's guitar sound, why people disdain U2 (and hot dog-flavored water), and the best songs portraying characters.   Call the Beck Line at 802 277 BECK        Buy a shirt here every cent goes to charity   If the final joke on this episode made you want to order a 5-piece chicken dinner, then you should download our bouillabaisse next week when we become the best Beastie Boys podcast and cover their hip hop sampledelia album, Paul's Boutique.

Bono is a singer, songwriter and the frontman of U2, one of the most recognisable and successful bands in music history. They have sold over 170 million albums, won 22 Grammys – more than any other band – and two Golden Globe Awards. Bono is also known for his work as an activist, especially in Africa where he has played a prominent role in campaigns which tackle poverty and HIV/AIDs. Bono was born Paul Hewson in Dublin in 1960. A schoolfriend named him Bono after a hearing aid shop in Dublin called Bono Vox, and the name stuck. When he was 16, Bono saw a poster on his school noticeboard posted by Larry Mullen Jr asking for people to form a rock band. He responded with enthusiasm and before long was rehearsing with his future bandmates Larry, who played the drums, guitarist the Edge and bassist Adam Clayton. The band's debut album Boy came out in 1980 and five years later they made an impact at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium when Bono disappeared from the stage for two minutes to get up close to the audience. One newspaper later described this incident as one of the 50 key events in rock history. U2's subsequent albums, including the Joshua Tree, Rattle and Hum and Achtung Baby, cemented their status as global superstars, filling arenas around the world. In 2004 Bono co-founded One, an international campaigning organisation which was set up with the aim of ending extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030. Bono met his future wife, Ali, at school when they were both teenagers. They married in 1982 and have four children. DISC ONE: Show Me The Way by Peter Frampton DISC TWO: Every Grain Of Sand by Bob Dylan DISC THREE: Abide With Me by Emeli Sande and The Fron Choir DISC FOUR: Dead In The Water (Live At RTÉ 2FM Studios, Dublin) by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds DISC FIVE: Ice Cream Sundae by Inhaler DISC SIX: Agolo by Angelique Kidjo DISC SEVEN: Verdi: La traviata Prelude to Act 1, composed by Giuseppe Verdi and performed by Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, conducted by James Levine DISC EIGHT: Someone Somewhere in Summertime by Simple Minds BOOK CHOICE: Ulysses by James Joyce LUXURY ITEM: A Spanish guitar CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Every Grain Of Sand by Bob Dylan Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

British travel writer Will Hide recounts his journeys along the back roads of Appalachia, where country music first arose from the melodies and instruments of immigrants from the British Isles. Then tour guides from France share tips on exploring the Loire Valley's many magnificent châteaux. And author Sara Zaske reveals what she learned from the German style of parenting while raising her young American children in Berlin. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.