The Revelation Station

3.7 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr & Simon Heldreich in The Poison Entrapment! by GARY STARR In 1985 Phil Collins was everywhere! Literally, everywhere. Fresh off the success of Against All Odds he released his third stu-stu-studio album in late January to a relatively positive response. It wouldn’t last, and the press and public would soon grow tired of Phil’s constant pres...

3.6 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr & Simon Heldreich in Who mourns when man pays the piper? by GARY STARR Mike Rutherford released his third solo album...oh wait! Hang on, no he didn’t! In 1985 he released the first album by his side hustle, Mike+The Mechanics, in collaboration with noted songwriter BA Baracus Robertson and producer Chris Neil. What lead him to create an all...

3.5 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr & Simon Heldreich in Flight Into Danger! by GARY STARR Peter Gabriel released his third solo album in 1980. Commonly known as “Melt” it ushered in a radical new sound, one that was based on rhythm rather than melody. Featuring the introduction of the “gated” drum sound that would go on to define the 1980’s, the album would also prove to hav...

3.4 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in Hackett & Stratton (Deceased) by SIMON HELDREICH In 1980 Steve Hackett released his third studio album, Spectral Mornings, the first to feature his touring band. What will Gary and Simon think of it? And who could have murdered Tony Stratton- Smith? If Steve can’t solve the mystery in 24 hours he might just be stuck with an unwanted, gho...

Greetings Stationeers! Tune in to this short minisode for an announcement about the future of The Revelation Station podcast. (Don’t worry, we’re coming back. Unless you don’t like us that is, in which case why are you even reading this?) The Revelation Station on Patreon Next Episode: Spectral Mornings by Steve Hackett Thanks for listening to this episode. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast you can d...

B.7 Black & White The Revelation Station starring Simon Heldreich in Albums of 2021: a special episode by SIMON HELDREICH As 2021 comes to an end, Simon reflects on the year in music. Join him as he plays tracks from some of the albums released this year. Simon…………………………...……...HIMSELF Gary……………………………………....ABSENT Music by STEVE HACKETT, MARILLION, MATT BELLAMY, MAXIMO PARK, YES, ARC OF LIFE,...

B.6 Black & White The Revelation Station Presents Tone Alone: a special episode for Christmas  starring Gary Starr Written by SIMON HELDREICH & GARY STARR In a festive edition of the popular podcast a 71 year old musician must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by the rest of his band during Christmas. At first he has fun, but he soon rea...

B.5 Black & White The Revelation Station Presents Eye Of The Beholder: a special episode for Halloween  starring Simon Heldreich Written by GARY STARR & SIMON HELDREICH On a lonely road a man drives home from work, wearily he longs for arrival. But in a moment of lapsed concentration he finds himself drawn into a world of which he knows nothing. And he finds that not all is as it firs...

3.3 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in The Last Domino?: a special episode by SIMON HELDREICH Simon & Gary have seen Genesis live on stage for The Last Domino? Tour. What did they think? Are the predictions they made in the Small Talk series accurate? And find out just why Genesis came on stage over an hour late. Simon…….………………………...….HIMSELF Gary…….………………….....ALSO HIMSELF C...

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3.2.4 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in Small Talk: a four-part episode by SIMON HELDREICH : part 4 - Studio In the final episode, Simon & Gary discuss the possibilities of a new album and when to expect a live release. Simon tells us what he hopes a re-issues programme should look like. Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF Music by GENESIS. Script editor...

3.2.3 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in Small Talk: a four-part episode by SIMON HELDREICH : part 3 - Scope Continuing the discussion of The Last Domino? tour with Simon & Gary. The tour is hitting the UK and USA, but do the boys think there is a possibility of future European dates? Plus - some Audience Participation! Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF...

3.2.2 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in Small Talk: a four-part episode by SIMON HELDREICH : part 2 - Sound With the Genesis tour finally underway, Simon & Gary discuss how the band might sound in 2021. What will the addition of backing singers, and a youthful new drummer in Nic Collins, bring to the band Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF Music by GENE...

3.2.1 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in Small Talk: a four-part episode by SIMON HELDREICH : part 1 - Setlist In the first part of a brand new adventure, Simon and Gary ponder the start of the Last Domino tour. What tracks would they like to see? And will there be any surprises in store? Simon…………………………...….HIMSELF Gary…………………………..ALSO HIMSELF Music by GENESIS and SOME UNKNOWN G...

M.11 Black & White The Revelation Station starring Simon Heldreich in Hackett About A Bit: a special episode by SIMON HELDREICH As Steve Hackett tours the UK, Simon reviews his latest album, Surrender Of Silence . Will Simon find much to like in this 27th studio release? Simon…………………………...……...HIMSELF Gary……………………………………....ABSENT Music by STEVE HACKETT. Script editor GARY STARR Director SIMON...

3.1.4 Black & White The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in The Cinema Show: a bonus episode by SIMON HELDREICH Join Simon as he investigates the large proliferation of Against All Odds cover versions. Is it the most covered song in the Genesis family catalogue ? Simon…………………………...……...HIMSELF Gary……………………………….ALSO HIMSELF Music by PHIL COLLINS, MARIAH CAREY, WESTLIFE, THE SHADOWS, BONNI...

3.1.3 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in The Cinema Show: a three-part episode by SIMON HELDREICH : part 3 The moment of reckoning arrives as the projector is fixed. Will Gary appreciate the choice of film or will Simon have to take drastic action? Simon…………………………...……...HIMSELF Gary……………………………….ALSO HIMSELF Projectionist…………………..…..RAY GRAST Clown………………...…….RICHMOND LEISHI Musi...

3.1.2 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in The Cinema Show : a three-part episode by SIMON HELDREICH : part 2 Gary wants an ice cream but Simon has a suspicious feeling. Is it possible that Gary likes a Phil Collins track? Simon…………………………...……...HIMSELF Gary…...……………………….ALSO HIMSELF Concerned audience member KAY MRSGARY Projectionist……..…………..…..RAY GRAST Music by PHIL COLLINS and...

3.1.1 Colour The Revelation Station starring Gary Starr in The Cinema Show: a three-part episode by SIMON HELDREICH : part 1 Simon takes Gary to the cinema to see the best film ever made. But when the projector breaks down how will they pass the time? Simon…………………………...……...HIMSELF Gary……………………………….ALSO HIMSELF Concerned audience member           KAY MRSGARY Projectionist…...

Greetings Stationeers! Welcome to a bonus mini episode straight from The Revelation Station Jukebox, in which I listen to the recent Record Store Day release of Mama/Turn It On Again Medley live from Knebworth 1990. Remember you can get episodes 1-10 of the Jukebox exclusively by donating through buymeacoffee.com. We’ll be back soon with more album reviews. In the meantime thanks for listening. If...

Greetings Stationeers and welcome to this special episode of The Revelation Station podcast. Have you ever wanted to know what happened after Peter left Genesis in 1975, but before he released his first solo album in 1977? Well, you are in luck my friend because as a delightful bonus I’ve recorded this episode exploring exactly that period of time! What a coinkydink! From Robert Fripp to Charlie D...

Hello listeners and thank you for your patience. This week we present our review of The Wicked Lady soundtrack by Tony Banks. Released on 22nd July 1983, this film was directed by veteran British director Michael Winner, fresh off the success of Deathwish 2. In subject matter it’s something of a departure from that movie but it maintains the low class sleaze of the action shooter. Something of a r...

We apologise for the interruption to your scheduled programme… Real life…uh…finds a way, as a famous man once said. In this case it finds a way to delay our planned review of Tony Banks The Wicked Lady soundtrack. Instead we present this minisode, featuring some unused extracts from our interview with Adam Galloway conducted in February 2021. In the original episode we discussed Adam’s “Covering A...

Welcome back to The Revelation Station podcast, and we’re certainly grateful for this magnificent washout. Uh, turnout. And now I’d like to say a few words… Hello, I Must Be Going was Phil Collins’ second solo album released on 5th November 1982. It featured the worldwide smash hit single You Can’t Hurry Love. Recorded during the 8 month break following Genesis’ hugely successful Abacab tour and r...

Welcome back Stationeers to the latest episode of The Revelation Podcast season 2! In our quest to listen to all of the solo albums by the “big 5” Genesis members we get to 1983. And that means Tony Banks’ second album The Fugitive. Released in “late June” 1983, this hit the shops only a month after Genesis reconvened to work on their self-titled album. As such Tony engaged in very little promotio...