The Globe (album)
The Globe is the fifth album by alternative dance group Big Audio Dynamite II, their second album credited under that name instead of Big Audio Dynamite. It was released on 6 August 1991 in the United States, and 16 June 1991 elsewhere, just after their limited UK-only album "Kool-Aid" and includes reworked versions of some of its songs. "The Globe" was certified Gold by the RIAA. Some CD versions came with the live album "Ally Pally Paradiso" as an additional disc. Cover design. The album cover was designed by surfer Shawn Stussy, who earlier founded  the eponymous fashion brand. Tours. Big Audio Dynamite II toured to promote "The Globe" in late 1992. There was only one stop on the tour in the United States, at Tipitina's in New Orleans. However, they also opened for Public Enemy and U2 on the "Achtung Baby" tour. Furthermore, they toured in support of the album in the fall of 1991. On that tour, The Farm opened for them. Personnel. Big Audio Dynamite II Additional personnel