"The Playboy Mansion" is the 9th track on U2's 1997 album Pop. It has a loungy break-beat vibe. Howie B describes the process of recording it: "Well, we approached 'The Playboy Mansion' with a bit of a hip-hop attitude; and it worked really well. On that track, the rhythm track is two loops of Larry playing, and he's also playing live to those loops. So at some points, there are three drum kits going at once, in quite a controlled way – the arrangement is particularly interesting. The track started off as a live jam, and then we took that and… read more
"The Playboy Mansion" is the 9th track on U2's 1997 album Pop. It has a loungy break-beat vibe. Howie B describes the process of recor… read more
"The Playboy Mansion" is the 9th track on U2's 1997 album Pop. It has a loungy break-beat vibe. Howie B describes the process of recording it: "Well, we approached … read more
U2 is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic sound built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's effects-based guitar textures. Their lyrics, often embellished with spiritual imagery, focus on personal and sociopolitical themes. Popular for their l… read more
U2 is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Cla… read more
U2 is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drum… read more