Classic Rock And Prog Almanac

Classic Rock And Prog Almanac

Author: Tim, Shaun and Peter Language: English Episodes: 87
The Classic Rock And Prog Almanac is a conversation between three longtime friends, Tim, Shaun, and Peter, who share a deep, personal history with the music that shaped them. This isn't a formal review show or a dry historical lecture. Instead, each episode feels like pulling up a chair in a familiar pub or a cozy living room, where the discussion naturally flows from a specific album into the memories, stories, and tangential thoughts it provokes. You'll hear genuine camaraderie and differing perspectives as they dig into the classic rock and progressive canon, exploring why certain records endure and what they reveal about the times they came from and the people we became. The podcast thrives on the digressions-the related matters-that make any great chat among friends memorable. It's about the connection between life and the soundtrack that runs through it. So, the invitation is simple: put the kettle on, find a comfortable seat, and join a warm, thoughtful, and often humorous dialogue that treats these albums not as museum pieces, but as living, breathing parts of a shared cultural and personal journey.
Episodes
The Move - Move: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:29
Peter and Shaun were busy this week, so Tim did a monologue about the debut album by The Move, Move. The ‘conversation’ included: the multicultural nature of The Move’s music, the ELO connection, whether this is the best…
RANKING: THE TOP TEN UK BANDS OF THE 70S [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:26
Peter, Shaun and Tim discuss their favourite Top Ten UK Bands of the 1970s. The discussion includes: the difference between cultural importance and musical importance, punk versus pre-punk genres, whether we trust one ba…
Black Sabbath - Paranoid: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:05
Shaun and Tim discuss their opinions of the second album by Black Sabbath, Paranoid. The discussion includes: whether Black Sabbath started heavy metal, who the most important member of the band was, the influence of dru…
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:41
Tim and Peter were busy this week, so Shaun had a conversation with himself, about the debut album by Mike Oldfield, Tubular Bells. The following topics were covered: how Tubular Bells relates to the rest of the Oldfield…
10CC - 10CC: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:34
Peter and Shaun were busy this week, so Tim did a monologue, on the first album by 10cc. ‘We discuss’ the history and pre-history of the band, the gap between 10cc’s talent and the way they’re remembered, the nature of t…
Yes - The Yes Album: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:41
Peter, Shaun and Tim discuss their opinions of the third album by Yes, The Yes Album. The discussion includes: the rebirth of Yes as a group, why they decided to get rid of Tony Kaye and Peter Banks, why the band sounds…
RANKING: THE TOP 10 WOMEN IN ROCK [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:04
Shaun, Peter and Tim discuss their favourite female rock artists. On the agenda for today: is cultural importance relevant to musical importance? Which is the best period for female rock stars? How do we distinguish an i…
Hawkwind - Warrior On The Edge Of Time: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:17
Tim and Peter were busy this week, so Shaun had a debate with himself, about the fifth studio album by Hawkwind, Warrior On The Edge Of Time. The ‘discussion’ includes the following topics: where ‘Warrior’ stands in the…
Pink Floyd - Animals: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:25
Peter, Shaun and Tim discuss their opinions of the tenth album by Pink Floyd, Animals. The discussion includes: whether the album was an attempt to fit in with the punk aesthetic, whether Roger Waters is a genius or not,…
The Beach Boys - Smile: Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:42
Peter and Shaun were busy this week, so Tim had a conversation with himself, about the unreleased album by The Beach Boys, Smile! The ‘discussion’ includes: the myth versus the reality of Smile!, whether it really would…