Planet Music - The Album Podcast - From the makers of Planet Marzipan podcast
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
Episodes
The Planet Music guys are joined by Felicity Pryke to take a deep dive in to Madonna's 1998 album "Ray of Light".
Part one includes background to the album, recording, videos and much more, as well as the first tracks on this epic album.
The panel will be back in the next episode - in 2 weeks time - to conclude this mammoth review.
In loving memory of William Orbit.
The Planet Music guys are back to review Keane's second album "Under the Iron Sea" and for this episode they're joined by Dave Ibbott & James Levey.
Was Keane's follow up to the massive "Hopes & Fears" album, a case of "difficult second album syndrome"? Or did it build on the success of it's predecessor?
Chat includes the lead up to the albums release, a track by track review, artwork, videos and, of course, Mikey's chart up...
The gang are back for the second of the "Now that's what I call Planet Marzipan" fantasy compilation - episodes.
This time it's songs from movies or T.V. shows. Mike, Grae, Craig & Mezza, each pick their favourites, and discuss why they made their choices.
The episode concludes with some Planet Music listener suggestions for the compilation.
The team are back in 2 weeks to review Keane's second album "Under the Iron Sea".
The PM guys take a look at A Perfect Circle's second album "Thirteenth Step" released in 2003.
Chat includes background to this U.S. band, origins of the sound and band members, as well as a full track by track review.
Mikey is on hand to give an insight into what was around in the charts at the time of release.
What do you think of this album?
Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567
Join the Planet Music team as they take a look at the 2021 release by Frost* - Day & Age.
Chat includes the background to this post Covid album - session players, band history, an in-depth track by track review, formats and chart chat.
The album features 3 stellar session drummers, Pat Mastelotto, Darby Todd & Kaz Rodriguez, alongside the band line up of Jem Godfrey, John Mitchell & Nathan King.
A modern prog classic?
Wh...
Nat Merrick joins the Planet Music regulars to take in in-depth look at Phoebe Bridgers 2020 album "Punisher".
Chat includes background to the album - released at the height of the first Covid lockdown - a full track by track review, Bridgers work with other artists and much more besides.
This episode was recorded and released almost instantly, and it may lack some of the edits, you might expect to hear!
What do you think of this a...
Join the PM guys as they get together with guest, Anton Witter, to review Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's 1996 album 'Universal". Chat includes a roundtable track review, background to and the legacy of, this album, something of a departure from the original OMD sound. This episode is released unedited!
Check out our guest's page here...Music | Anton Witter
Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane - Release Day Review!
The PM team are back with a new slant on the format - Release Day Review - the guys review Paul McCartney's eagerly awaited new album - The Boys of Dungeon Lane.It was only released today - so here is our roundtable review - autobiographical classic, or a man with nothing new to say? Listen in to find out......What do you think of this album?
Join the discussio...
The Planet Music team are joined by Gary Page to review David Ford's album from 2010 - Let the Hard Times Roll.
The guys chat about the origins of the album - from the E.P. releases that preceded it, through the gigs around the time and a a track by track review - all with the added insight of Gary, who appears on the album and is a stalwart of Ford's live band across the years!
The team will be back in just over 2 weeks - on Friday ...
Join the Planet Music guys as they take an in-depth look at the second BIG COUNTRY album - 1984's "Steeltown".
Stuart Adamson's deeply personal lyrics paint a picture of Scottish life in the steel industry from the time of the Great Depression through to the early 1980's.
The team look at the origins of the album and review it, track by track.
The Planet Music team will be back in 2 weeks with another episode.
Grae, Mikie, Craig & Mezza are back to review Spock's Beard's fifth album "V" or "Five".
This prog rock classic is the penultimate release by the original line up and contains only 6 tracks but almost 63 minutes of music!
Chat includes the background to this release, singles released and a track by track review.
How will Craig cope with this prog onslaught? Listen in to find out....
Taking a break from reviewing albums for this episode - the PM team are back to talk cover versions. Each of the team picked 4 cover versions to compile a fantasy cover versions compilation.
The episode concludes with some listener suggestions for the album, compiled from the Planet Music Facebook group.
There is a YouTube playlist of all 12 picks here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxe_lQvOUJgzv8lXWV_9Azbqvu1JIOFHd&si=tQW8pw...
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 mor...
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 wi...
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 "Welcom...
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 ...
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.
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