Planet Marzipan Podcasts

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

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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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8. Steven Wilson - The Overview - Just An Existential Mystery 07.08.2025 1:34:28

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 Fac...

7. Toy Matinee - Toy Matinee - Keep the Spoils and Share the Crime 24.07.2025 1:23:10

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 fa...

6. Pet Shop Boys - Behaviour - Endless Thoughts and Questions 10.07.2025 1:49:54

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/6...

5. Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse of Reason - The New Wind of Change 26.06.2025 1:22:57

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...

4. Simple Minds - New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84 - Burning Gold Memories 12.06.2025 1:21:58

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...

3. Queen - Hot Space - Let's Catch On To The Groove 29.05.2025 1:29:44

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 episo...

2. Elton John - Blue Moves - Do You Really Change Me, or Am I Going Crazy? 15.05.2025 1:15:27

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/6514973877...

1. Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love - And We Will Carry War No More 07.05.2025 1:00:43

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 ar...