The Big Album Show
by Dan O'Neill & Paul Dillon
We immerse ourselves in some of the biggest albums celebrating significant birthdays. Hosted by Paul Dillon and Dan O'Neill. An independent podcasts recorded in Ireland. Queries: [email protected]
Episodes
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John Spillane In Another Light
Renowned Irish songwriter, John Spillane, is set to release a brand new album entitled In Another Light, recorded live with Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra. We talk to John about this album and how he writes such timeless songs.
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Fáilte Isteach by Imlé (Interview)
IMLÉ - an unconventional band with a unique sound all performed in the Irish Language - return with their second album entitled Fáilte Isteach. The album is a follow-up to 2017's self-titled debut IMLÉ which was described as "a ray of hope for the future of newly-composed music in Irish" by…
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Exile of Main Street by The Rolling Stones
Exile on Main St. is the 10th studio album by the rock band the Rolling Stones, released on 26 May 1972. It is the culmination of a five-year productive frenzy but also one of the darkest periods in the group's history. The album is stamped with Keith Richards' rock n' roll signature. Paul Dillon...
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Desperate Creatures by Sounds of System Breakdown
Sounds of System Breakdown is a live electronic music project led by London-based Dubliner Rob Costello. Ed Costello and Richie Kelly are the other members of the band. The project mixes electronica with guitar, drums and bass in a way which adds a unique, live vibe to their sound. On this…
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Revolver (The Beatles) with Prof. Luke O'Neill
Luke O'Neill is a professor of biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin. In 2020 he won the An Post Irish Book of the Year Award for best popular non-fiction book for ‘Never Mind the B*ll*cks Here’s the Science’, published by Gill which was a best…
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Pop - U2's most underrated album
Pop is the ninth studio album by Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Flood, Howie B, and Steve Osborne, and was released on 3 March 1997 on Island Records. The album was a continuation of the band's 1990s musical reinvention, as they incorporated alternative rock, techno, dance, and…
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The Joshua Tree by U2
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…
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Sowing Acorns with Emma Langford
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…
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Karmarama by Picturehouse: Interview with Dave Browne
Picturehouse are a band from Dublin, Ireland. The band are most famous for their song "Sunburst" from the album Karmarama in Ireland. In this episode Paula and Dan talk to Dave Browne from the group about the album and dive into their favourite tracks.
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Blur by Blur with John Harris
John Harris is a British journalist, writer and critic. He is the author of The Last Party: Britpop, Blair and the Demise of English Rock (2003); So Now Who Do We Vote For?, which examined the 2005 UK general election; a 2006 behind-the-scenes look at the production of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side…
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Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
Jagged Little Pill is the third studio album by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, released on June 13, 1995. Jagged Little Pill was a commercial success, topping the charts in thirteen countries. With sales of over 33 million copies worldwide, it is one of the best-selling albums of all time....
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Achtung Baby with Prof. Luke O'Neill
Prof. Luke O'Neill is professor of biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin. He's also a big music fan and the lead singer of The Metabolics. In this episode of the Big Album Show he discusses the seventh studio album by Irish rock band U2 with Paul…
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OK Computer by Radiohead
OK Computer is the third studio album by English rock band Radiohead, released on 21 May 1997 on EMI subsidiaries Parlophone and Capitol Records. The album depicts a world fraught with rampant consumerism, social alienation, emotional isolation and political malaise; in this capacity, OK Computer...
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Standing on the Shoulder of Giants by Oasis
We talk about about Oasis's difficult 4th album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants, released on 28 February 2000. It's easy to forget what a cultural phenomenon Oasis were. Perhaps Metallica Drummer Lars Ulrich put it best when speaking about the oasis zeitgeist. He said, "In the mid-90s…
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The Exorcist Soundtrack
Much of the music in The Exorcist is used as sound effects for psychological impact. It’s not traditionally scored in any true sense. In this episode, we look back at the soundtrack to the iconic film, including Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield. We also discuss the film itself.
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Songs for the Tempted by The 4 of Us: Interview with Brendan Murphy
The 4 of Us are a band hailing from Newry, Co Down. They released their first album, Songs for the Tempted on CBS Records in 1989, with the single "Mary", becoming one of the most played songs ever on Irish radio. the album went double platinum in Ireland and won Best Album of the Year at the…
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Stories from the Surface by Ham Sandwich: Interview with Niamh and Podge
On the latest pod, we are talking about Stories from the Surface by the amazing, dazzling Irish band Ham Sandwich. Originally formed on a good Friday in noughties, they have rightly built up a reputation as one of very best live acts. Their lives show and their 2010 White Fox built them up a...
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Those Were The Days by The Blades: Interview with Jake Reilly
Paul Dillon and Dan O'Neill interview Jake Reilly, drummer from The Blades. The band formed in the late 1970s in Ringsend (known by locals as Raytown): An urband area in Dublin's docklands. The original line-up released two seven inch singles: "Hot For You" and "Ghost of a Chance", before a...
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Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
On this episode of The Big Album Show, Paul Dillon and Dan O'Neill delve into Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black. The Big Album Show is an independent podcast recorded in Ireland.
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Heartworm by Whipping Boy: Interview with Paul Page
It was the year that Soccer hooligans rioted in Lansdowne Road, Jack Charlton retired, and Ireland voted to allow divorce. 1995 was also the year Whipping Boy released their stunning second album Heartworm. Recorded between September and November 1994 in Windmill Lane Studios, it included tracks...
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1977 by Ash: Interview with Rick McMurray
We interview Rick McMurray, drummer of Northern Irish rock band Ash about their stunning album 1977. It was released on 6 May 1996 by Infectious Records, with whom the band had signed following the release of several demo tapes. Ash released the mini-album Trailer in 1994, and followed it with...
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We immerse ourselves in some of the biggest albums celebrating significant birthdays. The albums that mean so much to so many.
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Nevermind by Nirvana
Nevermind is the second studio album by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 24, 1991 by DGC Records. Produced by Butch Vig. Paul Dillon and Dan O'Neill look back at this epic album.
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Leisure by Blur
Leisure is the debut studio album by the English rock band Blur, released in August 1991. It often gets a hard time, with one journalist describing it as being like the unsavoury uncle of Blur albums that no one talks about. In this podcast, Dan and Paul discuss the album's merits.
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Is This It by The Strokes
The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City. Formed in 1998, the band is composed of singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. On this episode, we give the debut record from the Strokes The Big...
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Blue by Joni Mitchell
Blue is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released on June 22, 1971, by Reprise Records. Written and produced entirely by Mitchell, it is generally regarded by music critics as one of the greatest albums of all time, The way Mitchell's songwriting, compositions...
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So Much For The City by The Thrills
So Much for the City is the debut album of the Irish indie/pop band The Thrills. It was released in May 2003 and quickly became the number one in Ireland where it spent 61 weeks in the top 75, and also won 'Album of the Year' at the national music awards. It was also very successful in the UK,...
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What's Going On by Marvin Gaye
What's Going On is the eleventh studio album by American soul singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. We explore the album from the Prince of Motown, discussing its importance on the landscape of musical history.
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Everything Must Go by The Manic Street Preachers
Everything Must Go is the fourth studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 20 May 1996, through Epic Records, and was the first record released by the band following the disappearance of lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards. Everything Must Go…
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To the Faithful Departed by The Cranberries
To the Faithful Departed is the third studio album by Irish alternative rock band The Cranberries, released on 30 April 1996. We look back at the big album.
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The Score by Fugees
The Score is the second and final studio album by the Fugees. It was released on February 13, 1996, on Columbia Records. It was a massive hit here in Ireland, with one of its big singles (Ready or Not) topping the charts for 8 solid weeks. With 22 million copies sold worldwide, the album has…
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Free All Angels by Ash
Free All Angels is the third studio album to be recorded by the band Ash. It was released on 23 April 2001 through Infectious Records. Paul Dillon and Dan O'Neill look back at the album and discuss their favourite tracks.
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I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinéad O'Connor
I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is the second album by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, released in March 1990 on Ensign/Chrysalis Records. It contains O'Connor's version of the Prince song "Nothing Compares 2 U", which was released as a single and reached number one in multiple countries. Dan...
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Out of Time by R.E.M.
Out of Time is the seventh studio album by American rock band R.E.M., released on March 12, 1991. Your hosts Dan O'Neill and Paul Dillon look back at the big album.
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