Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. U2 had achieved worldwide success in the 1980s but was struggling with their next step when they decided to head to a recently reunited Berlin to work on Achtung Baby. The fellows discuss Edge's guitar tones, Brian Eno's production style, and boring root note bass lines.

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Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers

Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA

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