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

Join the Planet Music boys as they take a look back at a lesser known 1974 album 'Modern Music' by Be Bop Deluxe. A very personal album for John, there is the usual background conversation and track by track review.

Are the team going to love this universally or is, as John expects, Craig going to chuck a spanner in the works? As ever, the episode concludes with Mikey's chart update from the time of release of this album.

The PM guys are back to take a look at U2's 4th studio album - The Unforgettable Fire. Following the brash sound of their first 3 albums the band get Brian Eno & Daniel Lanois in to help them find a new sound. Much hilarity ensues!

Chat includes the background to the album, singles ,b-sides, Live Aid and much more. Of course being Planet Music , the episode includes a full track by track review & Mikey's chart rundown from the week of release.

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Join the Planet Music guys as they take a look back at Phil Collin's first solo album, 1981's "Face Value". Simon Heldrich from the Genesis podcast "Behind the Lines" also joins the chat, acting a "sub" for Mikey Kay - who, never fear, does join the chat before the end of this episode!

The discussion includes the background to the album, singles, videos, and, of course , a track by track review. As ever, the episode concludes with Mikey's chart update from the time of release of this album.

The Planet Music guys are joined by Felicity Pryke to conclude their deep dive in to Madonna's 1998 album "Ray of Light".

Part two concludes the track by track album review and features a special focus on the video for "Frozen" from guest Andrew "Barnsley" Wood and much more.

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 update from the week of release.

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.

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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?

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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!

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