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Planet Music - The Album Podcast - From the makers of Planet Marzipan podcast

Published by Planet Marzipan Podcasts

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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

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Recent episodes

34. A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step - Clever Got Me This Far....

Jul 23, 20261 hr 52 min

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

33. Frost* - Day and Age - Everything is OK!

Jul 9, 20261 hr 12 min

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? What do you think of this album? Let us know in the comments.

32. Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher - Never Not Sweet

Jun 25, 20261 hr 48 min

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 album? Join the discussion on the Planet Music Facebook page.

31 - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Universal

Jun 11, 20261 hr 50 min

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

30. Paul McCartney - The Boys of Dungeon Lane - Release Day Review

May 29, 20261 hr 23 min

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 discussion on the Planet Music Podcast facebook group.The guys will be back in two weeks time with another new episode.

29. David Ford - Let the Hard Times Roll - Ordinary Gods of a Desperate Age

May 14, 20261 hr 35 min

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 29th May - with a very special episode!

28. Big Country - Steeltown - With a Heart Like Hell

Apr 30, 20261 hr 53 min

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.

27. Spock's Beard - V - Say Goodbye to the World That You Know...

Apr 16, 20261 hr 23 min

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....

26. Now! Planet Music - Cover Versions

Apr 2, 20261 hr 10 min

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=tQW8pwY7GMosrCV5 What do you think of the choices? What are your suggestions for a cover versions compilation? Post your thoughts at https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/

25. Paul McCartney - Man on the Run - You Took Your Lucky Break and Broke it in Two

Mar 18, 20261 hr 15 min

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.

24. Steven Wilson's Headphone Dust

Mar 5, 20261 hr 2 min

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.

23. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - Part 2 - A Journey Into The Light

Feb 19, 20261 hr 21 min

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.

22. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Welcome to the Pleasuredome - Part 1 - Diamonds by the Shower

Feb 12, 202658 min

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.

21. Peter Gabriel - Us - All The Places We Were Hiding Love

Jan 29, 20261 hr 25 min

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".

20. Planet Music meets Toward Infinity's Tim Sidwell

Jan 15, 20261 hr 11 min

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

19. Secret Santa 2025 - Part 2 - Danse Macabre and Downes Braide Association Live

Jan 1, 202635 min

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.

18. Secret Santa 2025 - Part 1 - LieJacker & The World Under Unsun

Dec 25, 202536 min

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.

17. Bee Gees - High Civilization - All That Which Keeps Us Together Is Bringing Us The Pain

Dec 11, 20251 hr 20 min

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/

16. Planet Music - Autumn Playlist 2025

Nov 27, 20251 hr 17 min

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/

15. Julian Lennon - Help Yourself - Drenched in Life's Misery Tonight

Nov 13, 20251 hr 29 min

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/