Episode 46: 'The Joshua Tree' with Erick Bieger

<p>The album that cemented U2 as one of the biggest bands on the planet and established a legacy they would never get away from... even when they tried! Mike is joined by West of House's Erick Bieger to share their love for 'The Joshua Tree'.</p> <p>From the first time Erick listened to 'The Joshua Tree', the album resonated with him strongly. Not only did it inspire Erick's own journey as a musician but it also raised his own awareness of American foreign policy as explored by Bono and the band throughout the album.</p> <p> </p> <p>Which track on 'The Joshua Tree' holds a personal significance to Mike's own family history?</p> <p>What connects serial killer Robert John Bardo to the song 'Exit'?</p> <p>Who was Greg Carroll, the man the song 'One Tree Hill' was written in memory of?</p> <p> </p> <p>PLUS: Enjoy 'Holy Ghosted', a track from West of House's debut album 'Crescendo of Silence'.</p> <p> </p> <p>An all time classic finally takes its place on 'My Classic Album'</p> <p>For more information on the show: Head over to <a href= "http://www.myclassicalbum.co.uk/">www.myclassicalbum.co.uk</a></p> <p>Like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris'</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram @myclassicalbumpodcast</p> <p>Or on Twitter @mca_podcast</p> <p> </p> <p>Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese</p> <p>'Holy Ghosted' by West of House (played with permission from the artist from their 2020 album 'Crescendo of Silence', available on all streaming platforms)</p>