The Big Album Show

Popis the ninth studio album by IrishrockbandU2. It was produced byFlood,Howie B, andSteve Osborne, and was released on 3 March 1997 onIsland Records. The album was a continuation of the band's 1990s musical reinvention, as they incorporatedalternative rock,techno,dance, andelectronicainfluences into their sound.Popemployed a variety of production techniques that were relatively new to U2, includingsampling,loops,programmeddrum machines, andsequencing.Recording sessions began in 1995 with variousrecord producers, includingNellee Hooper, Flood,Howie B, and Osborne, who were introducing the band to various electronica influences. At the time, drummerLarry Mullen Jr.was inactive due to a back injury, prompting the other band members to take different approaches to songwriting. Upon Mullen's return, the band began re-working much of their material but ultimately struggled to complete songs. After the band allowedmanagerPaul McGuinnessto book their upcoming 1997PopMart Tourbefore the record was completed, they felt rushed into delivering it. We delve into U2's less talked about album.

The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 on Island Records.Inspired by American experiences, literature, and politics, U2 chose America as a theme for the album. Recording began in January 1986 in Ireland, and to foster a relaxed, creative atmosphere, the group primarily recorded in two houses.We discuss the big album.

Emma Langford is an Irish singer-songwriter from Limerick City.She released her debut album, Quiet Giant, in 2017 – for which she received the Best Emerging Artist award at the inaugural RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards.Emma released her second album, Sowing Acorns, in 2020.Emma also curates the Limerick Lady Festival, an initiative which aims to promote female musicians to tackle the issue of gender imbalance in the music industry.In October 2021, it was announced that Langford has been included on the longlist for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in two categories; Album of the Year and Song of the Year.Paul Dillon and Dan O'Neill talk with Emma about Sowing Acorns.