Larry Mullen Jr. of U2's songs, helping to evoke military imagery. During the recording of the album "Pop" in 1996, Mullen suffered from severe back problems. Recording was delayed due to surgery. When he left the hospital, he arrived back in the studio to find the rest of the band experimenting more than ever with electronic drum machines, something driven largely by guitarist The Edge's interest in dance and hip-hop music, and, given his weakness after the operation, he relented, allowing The Edge to continue using drum machines, which contributed heavily to the album's electronic feel. Mullen has had tendinitis problems throughout his
Larry Mullen Jr. the click track had indeed been off by six milliseconds. Mullen has admitted his bass drum technique is not one of his strengths and has used a floor tom to his left to create the effect he wants (since "The Unforgettable Fire" era), using it for accents or in songs such as "With or Without You", "In God's Country", "One" and Pride (In the Name of Love)". Speaking in 1995, he said, "When it came to recording 'Pride' for "The Unforgettable Fire" album, Danny [Lanois] was able to pick up from me that I had some interesting ideas but here