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A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the 1981 album 'Face Value' by Phil Collins in (just under) twenty minutes. Face Value was an instant commercial success and reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for three weeks. It has since sold over 1.5 million in the UK. The album received widespread praise from critics and launched Collins' solo career whose commercial success would ultimately outstrip that of Genesis. Its lead single 'In the Air Tonight', released in January 1981, reached No. 2 on the UK singles chart and became known for its distinct drum arrangement.During a break in activity from Genesis Collins set up a Sequential Prophet-5 synthesiser, piano, Roland CR-78 drum machine, and an 8-track tape machine in his bedroom, and recorded a collection of demos with backing tracks, pencilling early lyrics. He was not concerned with the quality of the recordings as what may have lacked in the recordings would have been salvaged with the emotion in the songs. There were numerous times where he stopped recording earlier than planned as the ideas were not working in the studio, leaving him to resume the following day. Collins based the majority of Face Value (and many subsequent tracks) on the divorce he had endured, and used his solo career as an outlet for his feelings.In January 2016, Face Value was reissued with bonus tracks and new photography in the style of the original but featuring the face of a now sixty-five year old Collins.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.I hope you enjoy the podcast and do leave feedback if you like what you have heard.Mathew Woodall

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the musical genre of Glam Rock in under fifteen minutes.Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber (Cum On Feel the Noize...)

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the album Spirit of Eden (by Talk Talk) in under fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the musical artist Kate Bush in under fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber (ooh, I just know that something good is gonna happen...)If you like what you're hearing, do leave some feedback...

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the song Making Plans for Nigel (by XTC) in under fifteen minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.(Nigel is not outspoken but he likes to speak and loves to be spoken to...)

An in-depth analysis of the US band The Delines in under fifteen minutes. Mathew is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the US band Chic in under 15 minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber (allow us, we'll show you the way...)

An in-depth analysis of Blue Monday by New Order in under 15 minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

An in-depth analysis of The Canterbury Scene in under 15 minutes. Mathew is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

An in-depth analysis of the 1967 album Smiley Smile by The Beach Boys in under 15 minutes. Mathew Woodall explores the album concept and overall sound from an artistic perspective.

An in-depth analysis of The 4AD record label in (just over!) 15 minutes. Mathew is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the 1981 EP by The Damned in (just) under 15 minutes. Mathew Woodall explores the events that led to its release as well as the four songs that make up the record.

A (relatively) in-depth analysis of English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys in under 15 minutes. Mathew is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.If you like what you're hearing, do leave some feedback...

An in-depth analysis of MF DOOM in (just over) 15 minutes. Mathew is in discussion with A Du Tre.

An in-depth analysis of the album The Beatles (commonly known as The White Album) in under fifteen minutes. Mathew is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

A whistle-stop analysis of the 1983 single by Kraftwerk in under 15 minutes. Mathew Woodall explores the events that led to its release and why it remains one of Kraftwerk's most intriguing tracks.If you like what you're hearing, do leave some feedback...

An in-depth analysis of English indie pop band It’s Immaterial in (just over) 15 minutes. Mathew Woodall is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

A whistle-stop analysis of the infamous 1967 album by The Rolling Stones in under 15 minutes. Mathew explores the events that led to its release and why it remains one of their most misunderstood releases.

A (fairly) in-depth analysis of the 1985 album Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout in under fifteen minutes. Mathew is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.

A (fairly) in-depth analysis of the 1985 album Hounds of Love by Kate Bush in (just over) fifteen minutes. Mathew is in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.