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/
The Planet Music guys are back again to cast their eyes and ears over Pink Floyd's first post Waters album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" from 1987.Chat includes the background to the album and tour, a track by track review, the artwork and imagery surrounding this 'rebirth" of Floyd. Is it a "clever forgery" (as grumpy Roger once said) or a rough diamond?What do you think of this album? Let us know in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
Join Grae Tennick, Mikey Kay, Craig Houston & Mezza as they take a look at Simple Minds 1982 album "New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84.".An in-depth chat includes the origins and stories around the album, a track by track review, artwork, tour information and a look at the legacy of this break out album for the band. What do you think of this album?Join the discussion in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/Our next episode, in 2 weeks time, features Pink Floyds " A Momentary Lapse of Reason".
Join Grae Tennick, Mikey Kay, Craig Houston & Mezza as they take a look at Queens 1982 album "Hot Space".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 maligned album. What do you think of this album?Join the discussion in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/Our next episode, in 2 weeks time, features Simple Minds "New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83, 84)"
Mezza, Craig, Mikie and Grae are back to take a look at Elton Johns "Blue Moves", the lesser known of his double studio albums.An in-depth discussion includes album origins, a track by track review, artwork, formats, the live shows and how this album might be viewed, in hindsight. What do you think of this album?Join the discussion in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/
Joining Craig & Mezza for the launch episode of Planet Music Podcast are Grae Tennick and Mikie Kay. The album up for discussion is Tears for Fears' "Seeds of Love".This episode includes stories and background information about the band and this album, including a track by track review. Later in the episode chat turns to the tour and the legacy of this amazing and expensive (!) album.What are your views on this record? What do you think of the podcast? Let us know in the Facebook group "Planet Marzipan Presents - Planet Music - The Album Podcast"https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567Look out for another episode soon.....