U2 Songs of Innocence Side A Deep Dive
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The Garden Tarts discuss U2's Songs of Innocence, focusing on its release controversy and the first five tracks.
The Garden Tarts kick off their 2026 Tart Talk with part one of a two-part discussion of U2’s Songs of Innocence . In this episode, Hillary and Jenny dig into the album’s release controversy, the Apple/iPhone backlash, the cover art, and the first five tracks, “The Miracle of Joey Ramone,” “Every Breaking Wave,” "California (There is No End to Love)," "Song For Someone" and "Iris (Hold Me Close)." And of course, Questions for Bono over Whiskey and Cake™️. This side A conversation goes song by song through the first half of the album, with music analysis, U2 lore, live show memories, and plenty of shots along the way. Stay tuned for part two next week. TAGS: U2, Songs of Innocence, U2 Songs of Innocence, The Garden Tarts, Tart Talk, U2 podcast, U2 album review, Miracle of Joey Ramone, Every Breaking Wave, Songs of Innocence Side A, U2 deep dive, music podcast, Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr, Apple U2 album LEAVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps people find the show. • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on SPOTIFY ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2zSuKUbHaQgsKFjEmyG8jo?si=8244b36bcc734ca8 • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only, please) on APPLE ➡️…
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