• 110. Less is More - Part 2 - Shattered Reflections
    Jun 24 2025

    The PM guys are joined by Tim Sidwell, Darren Newitt and Mike Barton, to conclude their look at the "Less is More" album and tour.

    Chat includes the sleeve artwork, album formats, the live tour and the "Live from Cadogan Hall" Film / Live Album. Tim gives his insight into the filming of these 2 landmark gigs.

    No album review on PM would be complete without a few listener comments and this album certainly stirs up some strong feelings!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 109. Less is More - Part 1 - The Way We're Wired
    Jun 17 2025

    Mezza & Craig are joined by James Levey, Mike Barton & Darren Newitt to review the "Less is More" album. Controversial or a Classic?


    Chat includes the origins of the album - a track by tack review - alternate song suggestions and the legacy of this project.

    How many different ways can the guys avoid saying the word "Reinterpretation"? Listen on to find out.....

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Planet Music. 4. Simple Minds - New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84
    Jun 13 2025

    Here is episode 4 of our Sister Podcast - Planet Music.



    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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/

    Our next episode, in 2 weeks time, features Pink Floyds " A Momentary Lapse of Reason".


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 108. Marillion Weekend 2025 - Leicester - Part 2 - The Tribute Bands - Recital of the Script
    Jun 10 2025

    Originally planned as a bonus episode but now expanded to a 2 hour behemoth - Craig and Mezza turn their attention to the tribute bands that played at the Leicester Weekend 2025 - Mr Punch, StillMarillion, Glass Satellites and Marquee Square Heroes - Steve Gutteridge and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood are on hand to help the PM guys review the gigs.


    This episode also features interviews with each band and updates on their upcoming gigs - featuring Craigs unique pronunciation of numerous European locations and venues! - and, although they were not in Leicester - there is a gig guide for Cillirion too!


    Settle in - it's a big one!

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    2 hrs
  • 107. Marillion Weekend 2025 - Leicester - Part 1 - The Invisible Heart
    Jun 3 2025

    Mezza & Craig look back on a fantastic weekend in Leicester with the help of Lucy Jordache, Gary Page, Steve Gutteridge, John Farrand & Stuart Chandler.

    A lively chat includes the 2 fantastic Marillion gigs at De Montfort Hall, Lucy's Audience with...., the seven (!) tribute band gigs across the weekend and lots of other shenanigans!

    Part 2 follows soon......



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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Planet Music. 3. Queen - Hot Space - Let's Catch On To The Groove
    May 30 2025

    Episode 3 of our sister podcast!

    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 episode, in 2 weeks time, features Simple Minds "New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83, 84)"



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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 106. Happiness is the Road - Part 3 - Fabulously Odd
    May 27 2025

    Craig & Mezza round off their look into all things "Happiness is the Road" with the help of James Levey, Felicity Pryke, Nathan Page and Grae Tennick.

    Part 3 features chat about the album tour, the artwork, the formats and poses the question - Is it really a double album?

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 105. Happiness is the Road - Part 2 - The Hard Shoulder - The Distance From New York to Yorkshire
    May 20 2025

    Mezza & Craig return to the Happiness is the Road album to review "The Hard Shoulder" album. Nathan Page, Felicity Pryke, James Levey and Andrew "Barnsley" Wood join the guys again for a track by track review and lots more besides...

    Find out why this album means so much to "Barnsley" as well as his "alternate" track listing! Hear about Felicity's love for one track in particular as well as James' insight into the origins of the tracks and Nathan gives his take on The Hard Shoulder.

    Look out for part 3 next week - Covering the tour, the artwork and the live recordings - as well as lister comments on this double album.



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    53 mins