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Classic Rock And Prog Almanac

Tim, Shaun and Peter
Genesis
The Beatles
Phil Collins
Van Der Graaf Generator
Peter Hammill
King Crimson
1968
Iron Maiden
Amused To Death
Pink Floyd
The Bonzo Dog Band
Steeleye Span
Steve Hackett
Rush
Gentle Giant
10cc
David Bowie
Renaissance
Voyage Of the Acolyte
The Power and the Glory

Join ’old friends’ Shaun and/or Tim and/or Peter for their chats about the albums, songs and artists that have marked their lives. The podcast focuses on the artistry involved in classic rock: the musicology, the cover art, the cultural and even the philosophical resonances of the works under discussion.

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This week, Tim discussed a personal favourite: the debut double album by Manassas, called Manassas (featuring Stephen Stills). Topics covered include: the history of break-up albums, the Stills-Hillman nexus, the medleyish nature of the record, the C... more

This week, Tim, Peter and Shaun discussed their top five favourite double albums of all time. Topics covered include: why there aren’t more great double albums, the importance of packaging on double LPs, the fact that CDs killed the phenomenon of the... more

This week, Tim analysed the second album by 10cc, Sheet Music. Topics covered include: whether the band has trademarks or not, the influence of Caribbean music on the band, the use of satire in the album, the different writing combinations within the... more

This week, Tim and Shaun ranked all 13 King Crimson studio albums, from their least favourite to their favourite. Topics covered include: the Bartokian influence on the band; whether the 1980s incarnation of the band should have taken the name King C... more

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Music-focused and detail-loving, this show features two to three longtime friends who dissect classic rock and prog albums with a blend of rigorous musicology, anecdotal stories, and playful banter. Episodes span deep track-by-track analyses, artist spotlights, and imaginative re-imaginations of albums, often pairing analytical rigor with humor, personal memories, and pop-culture references. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions on production choices, lineup changes, conceptual framing, and cover art, with a penchant for linking musical ideas to broader cultural contexts. A standout trait is the consistent alternation between sharp critique and warm, improvisational chatter, which helps translate dense musicology into engaging convers... more

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