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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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 Dillon and Dan O'Neill. Achtung Baby was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 18 November 1991 on Island Records. After criticism of their 1988 release Rattle and Hum, U2 shifted their direction to incorporate influences from alternative rock, industrial music, and electronic dance ..read more

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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 supportive and loyal fanbase and Stories from the Surface rocketed right to the top of the charts when it was released in April 2015. Over the course of ten tracks, they bring you their unique house blend of indie folk rock, with infusions of disco and funk. There's tremendous fun and joy, perhaps best ..read more

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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 Nós.ie. Spearheaded by duo Pádraig 'MC Muipéad' Ó Conghaile (rapper, singer, lyricist, synths & producer) & Cian Mac Cárthaigh (guitar, bass, beats & producer), Fáilte Isteach sees Ó Conghaile & Mac Cárthaigh working with an eclectic group of musicians who make up the latest incarnation of ..read more

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 and Dan O'Neill look back at this terrific album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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 such as Twinkle, When We Were Young and We Don't Need Nobody Else. It's an album that is highly respected by many music fans. It's emotional; it's powerful; it's timeless. And it’s about to be reissued on double vinyl and cd, featuring a number of b-sides and demos.  Whipping Boy cons ..read more

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 episode, we discuss the group's 3rd album Desperate Creatures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more