Planet Music - The Album Podcast - From the makers of Planet Marzipan podcast
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In an age of streaming we proudly present, a podcast celebrating a love of the "album".
Join Craig Houston, John "Mezza" Merrick, Grae Tennick and Mikie Kay as they delve in to full albums - across the genres - discussing the music, the history and the legacy of the albums featured. Join the Facebook group to add your thoughts and comments - for inclusion in the upcoming episodes. www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
Do you have an album that you would like to join the pod and discuss? Email us at Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
Join Craig Houston, John "Mezza" Merrick, Grae Tennick and Mikie Kay as they delve in to full albums - across the genres - discussing the music, the history and the legacy of the albums featured. Join the Facebook group to add your thoughts and comments - for inclusion in the upcoming episodes. www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
Do you have an album that you would like to join the pod and discuss? Email us at Planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com
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Join the Planet Music team as they review the new Paul McCartney documentary "Man on the Run", along with the soundtrack album.The film focuses on the final days of the Beatles and runs though the 1970's concluding at the end of 1980 with the death of John Lennon.The companion album features unreleased gems alongside classic McCartney tracks.The team will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode.
The Planet Music guys are back to take a look at the recently relaunched "Headphone Dust" website/webstore featuring high resolution, Atmos and surround mixes of Steven Wilson's (and related) albums.Patrick Cleasby, joins the guys for a discussion that includes the age old "physical vs download" dilemma, the technical challenges of playing different formats, the releases themselves - including an exclusive live album - and lots more besides.
The PM guys welcome back Darren Moore and Neil McCrystal to conclude their review of Frankie Goes To Hollywoods' debut album - Welcome to the Pleasuredome. Part two features a track by track review of the second disc of the 2 LP configuration of this 80's classic album and takes a look to its legacy. The episode concludes with Planet Music listeners comments taken from the Planet Music facebook group.The team are back in 2 weeks with a new episode.
The PM guys take on the mighty Frankie Goes To Hollywoods' debut album - Welcome to the Pleasuredome, ably assisted by Darren Moore and Neil McCrystal. In part one of a lengthy chat - background to the album and the initial Frankie phenomena, Trevor Horn, ZTT and a track by track review of the first disc of the 2 LP configuration of this groundbreaking album. Look out for part 2 next week.
Join Mikey, Grae, Craig & Mezza as they take a look at Peter Gabriels 1992 album "Us", the full follow up to the highly successful "So".An in depth conversation includes, album background, a track by track review, "Secret World" tour memories, the live CD & Bluray, as well as discussing the legacy of this highly emotional record. The team will be back in 2 weeks to turn the spotlight onto Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Welcome to the Pleasuredome".
In a first for Planet Music, the team have a special guest - Tim Sidwell - concert film, documentary & promo creator / producer / director - and the main man at "Toward Infinity".Tim talks about how he began getting involved in his line of work, working with the likes of Magnum & Marillion, via a varied portfolio including the Celebrating Jon Lord Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Steps, Bring Me The Horizon, Elbow, Cirque Du Soleil, Bananarama, Corey Taylor, Alice Cooper and lots more besides.Chat includes the technicalities filming different gigs and events and who would be on Tims "wish list" to work with in the future. For more information on Toward Infinity visit http://www.towardinfinity.co.uk/aboutus.php
Join the PM boys for their Christmas Secret Santa gift exchange - part 2.Danse Macabre by Duran Duran and Downes Braide Association - Live in England are gifted and discussed in this festive episode.Happy New Year from all at Planet Music Podcast. The team will be back in 2 weeks with a new episode.
Join the PM boys for their Christmas Secret Santa gift exchange - part 1.LieJacker by Thea Gilmore and The World Under Unsun by Lunatic Soul are gifted and discussed in this festive episode.Listen out for part 2 next week...Merry Christmas from all at Planet Music Podcast.
Mikey, Craig, Grae & Mezza are back to review an album in full, in detail...This episode the featured album is "High Civilisation" by Bee Gees, released in 1991.This album was the successor to the popular "One" and "E.S.P" albums of the late 80's. The review includes background to the release, track by track insight and a look at it's legacy. What do you think of this album? Join the discussion on our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
The Planet Music guys are back with an episode that's a little different....the boys talk us through the highlights of their recent music shopping lists...and give a sneak peek on their Christmas wish lists.What do you think of their choices? Join the conversation in the Planet Music Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
Join Mezza. Grae, Mikey & Craig as they take a deep dive into Julian Lennons 1991 album, "Help Yourself". Produced by Bob Ezrin with a stellar line up of session musicians and featuring the single "Saltwater", this undiscovered gem is an eclectic listen.Discussion includes a track by track review, formats, background to the album and it's legacy.What do you think of this album? Let us know in the Planet Music Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
Join the Planet Music team as they take a deep dive into The Dear Hunters' fifth album, 2013's "Migrant".A lengthy chat includes the albums origins, artwork, band history and, of course, a track by track review.Let us know what you think of this album in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/Coming up, in 2 weeks time, the Planet Music review of Julian Lennon's "Help Yourself" album.
The Planet Music guys are back to take a deep dive into Canadian singer songwriter, Kathleen Edwards' third album "Asking for Flowers", released in 2008.The background to this emotional record, a track by track review and the stories behind some of the lyrics are all included in this round table review. Check back in 2 weeks for the next episode.
The Planet Music guys are joined by guest reviewer, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood, for a roundtable review of The Cure's 1989, eighth album, "Disintegration".A lengthy chat includes the background to the album, videos, live performance, a track by track review and a look at the legacy of this gloomy classic.Look out for a new episode in 2 weeks time!
The Planet Music guys are back to take a deep dive into Billy Joel's 1977, breakthrough album, "The Stranger".Inspired by the recent HBO documentary about Billy, a lengthy chat incudes, the lead up to the album, album sessions, artwork, it's legacy and a track by track review.Look out for a new episode in 2 weeks time.
Join the Planet Music guys, Mikie, Grae, Craig & Mezza, as they take a look at the first album from the British duo, Hurts, Happiness, from 2010A lengthy chat includes the origins of the band and album, a track by track review (including the seven singles taken from it!), gig memories, David Sneddon and much more besides.
Join the PM guys as they take an in depth look at Dire Straits' fifth studio album "Brothers in Arms". Chat includes a track by track review, the dawn of the Compact Disc era, artwork, the tour for this album and its longstanding legacy.What do you think of this multi million selling album? Join the discussion in the Planet Music Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567
The Planet Music guys are back to take an in depth look at a 2025 release - Steven Wilson's "The Overview" - a modern progressive album - with just 2 tracks, which fits on to a single vinyl record.There is a lot to discuss around this record and, in a first for Planet Music, the guys also discuss the recent UK tour for the album.What do you make of this record? - Join the conversation in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567Our next episode, in 2 weeks, features Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms.
Join Mezza, Grae, Mikie and Craig as they take a deep dive into the only album by Toy Matinee - the band assembled by Patrick Leonard (Producer extraordinaire) and featuring Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd) on bass, Tim Pierce on guitar, Brian MacLeod on drums, Bill Bottrell on guitar and the vocals/guitar/keyboards of Kevin Gilbert.This lost classic is an aural journey - produced by Bottrell and sounds fantastic.Chat includes the origins of the project - a track by track review - the legacy of this record and what happened next for some of the key players...(Tuesday Night Music Club amongst other things.....).
Grae, Mikey, Craig & Mezza are joined by Gary Page to take a close look at Pet Shop Boys' 1990 album "Behaviour".An in-depth chat includes the origins of the album, a track by track review, artwork, tour information and a look at the legacy of this deeply personal album. What do you think of this album?Join the discussion in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
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