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The Long Play

The Long Playwww.thelongplay.uk
Welcome to The Long Play, a monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. There are so many great albums that we've never got around to listening to, this is how we fix it, one classic at a time.

Episodes

Intro - Led Zeppelin IV

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. It's like a book club but there are no books. *This month, we're listening to Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin* In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Sign up to our mailing list on Substack Follow us on Instagram @thelongplaypod www.thelongplaypod.com...

Mar 10, 202511 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 11 - Remain in Light - Talking Heads

Episode 11 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but instead of books, we listen to a classic album every month. This month, we've been listening to Remain in Light by Talking Heads. Here's our review. Join us on Substack where you can subscribe to receive our Mid-Month Missive - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelongplaypod.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Mar 04, 202532 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Remain in Light

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. It's like a book club but there are no books. *This month, we're listening to Remain in Light by Talking Heads * In this introduction episode we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website - thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram - @thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our mailing list on Substack - https://thel...

Feb 15, 20257 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 10 - Brat and the Best of 2024

Episode 10 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but instead of books, we listen to a classic album every month. This month, we've been catching up on the best music of 2024 including a certain album from a certain Charli XCX Join us on Substack where you can subscribe to receive our Mid-Month Missive - ⁠⁠⁠https://thelongplaypod.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram...

Feb 11, 202535 minTranscript available on Metacast

PSA - Jan 25 - The Best of 2024

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. It's like a book club but there are no books. This is a short Public Service Announcement! There is no intro episode this month as we are not listening to a classic album this month. Instead, we're listening to the best music of 2024 that we may have missed. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thel...

Jan 10, 20252 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 9 - The Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest

Episode 9 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but instead of books, we listen to a classic album every month. This month, we've been listening to The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest and here's our review. Join us on Substack where you can subscribe to receive our Mid-Month Missive - ⁠⁠⁠https://thelongplaypod.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the...

Jan 08, 202523 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - The Low End Theory

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. It's like a book club but there are no books. *This month, we're listening to The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest* In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to...

Dec 14, 20249 minTranscript available on Metacast

Christmas Bonus Episode ft The Heathen and The Holy

Merry Christmas! For this special bonus Christmas episode, our friends Tom and Fred from The Heathen and The Holy join us to discuss their favourite Christmas Songs. We've created a Spotify playlis t with all the songs mentioned in the episode. The Heathen and The Holy play their annual Christmas gig in London on Saturday 7th Dec. Get your tickets here Check them out on Spotify and Instagram Please give us a follow on Substack...

Dec 04, 202431 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 8 - Television - Marquee Moon

Episode 8 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but instead of books, we listen to a classic album every month. This month, we've been listening to Marquee Moon by Television and here's our review. Join us on Substack where you can subscribe to receive our Mid-Month Missive - ⁠⁠https://thelongplaypod.substack.com/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dec 03, 202426 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Marquee Moon

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. It's like a book club but there are no books. *This month, we're listening to Marquee Moon by Television* In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our mailing list on...

Nov 11, 202410 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 7 - Radiohead - Kid A

Episode 7 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. We've been listening to Kid A by Radiohead for a whole month and here's our review. We've got a new Substack where you can subscribe to receive our Mid-Month Missive - ⁠https://thelongplaypod.substack.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Nov 10, 202431 minTranscript available on Metacast

B-Sides - Sign O The Times

Surprise! It's a bonus episode of The Long Play in your podcast feed. Welcome to the first in our new occasional series - B-Sides. The Long Play is all about filling in the gaps in our musical knowledge and exploring classic albums that we maybe missed the first time around. B-Sides is the opposite. It's about the albums that we know and love, our favourite music. This month, Paul is discussing his love of Prince and, in particular, the album Sign O The Times. We'll be back at the end of the mon...

Oct 18, 202426 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Kid A

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. It's like a book club but there are no books. *This month, we're listening to Kid A by Radiohead* In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our mailing list on Substack...

Oct 07, 202414 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 6 - Kate Bush - Hounds of Love

Episode 6 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. We've been listening to Hounds of Love by Kate Bush for a whole month and here's our review. We've got a new Substack where you can subscribe to receive our Mid-Month Missive - https://thelongplaypod.substack.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠...

Oct 04, 202427 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Hounds of Love

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. *This month, we're listening to Hounds of Love by Kate Bush* In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our mailing list ...

Sep 13, 20248 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 5 - Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run

Episode 5 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. We've been listening to Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen for a whole month and here's our review. This month we're changing it up a bit with a new scoring system and a slightly shorter episode. Tell us what you think. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠ Sign up to our ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠...

Sep 10, 202432 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Born to Run

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. *This month, we're listening to Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen* In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠mail...

Aug 07, 202411 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 4 - Taylor Swift - 1989

Episode 4 of The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. We've been listening to 1989 by Taylor Swift for a whole month and here's our review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all the details on our website ⁠thelongplay.uk ⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@thelongplaypod⁠ Sign up to our ⁠mailing list⁠...

Aug 01, 202454 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - 1989

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. *This month, we're listening to 1989 by Taylor Swift* In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our ⁠⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠⁠...

Jul 03, 20247 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 3 - Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life

Episode 3 of The Long Play A month listening to Songs in the Key of Life. The Long Play is our monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. *** Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder *** Coffee supplied this month by Funkt Coffee. Find them at https://funkt.coffee/ and use the offer code 'thelongplay' for 15% off. Find all of our details on our website ⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠ Sign up to our ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠ ...

Jun 27, 202452 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Songs in the Key of Life

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. *This month, we're listening to Songs in the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder * In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our ⁠⁠...

Jun 03, 202410 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 2 - Erykah Badu - Baduizm

Episode 2 of The Long Play A month listening to Baduizm. The Long Play is our monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. *** Baduizm by Erykah Badu *** Find all the details on our website ⁠thelongplay.uk⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@thelongplaypod⁠ Sign up to our ⁠mailing list⁠ Join our WhatsApp group here Join our Discord server to listen along with us...

May 30, 202448 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Baduizm

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. *This month, we're listening to Baduizm by Erykah Badu * In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we discuss why we chose this album and our expectations. We'll be back at the end of the month to discuss our experience. Please find all the details on our website ⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠ Sign up to our ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠ Join our...

May 02, 20249 minTranscript available on Metacast

Ep 1 - Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks

Here it is! The First Full Episode of The Long Play Our monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. ***For our first month, we're listening to Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan *** We've now been listening to Blood on the Tracks for a full month so Tom and Paul are back with their first review. We hope you enjoy it. Find all the details on our website ⁠⁠thelongplay.uk⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@thelongplaypod⁠⁠ Sign up to our ⁠⁠mailing list⁠⁠ Join...

Apr 30, 202452 minTranscript available on Metacast

Intro - Blood on the Tracks

Welcome to The Long Play A monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. ***For our first month, we're listening to Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan *** In this introduction episode at the start of the month, we talk about why we chose this album and what our expectations are. We'll be back at the end of the month to talk about our experience. Find all the details on our website ⁠thelongplay.uk⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠@thelongplaypod⁠ Sign up to ou...

Apr 01, 202413 minTranscript available on Metacast

Trailer - The Long Play

Hello 👋 Welcome to The Long Play, a new monthly podcast and music-listening club. Think of it as a book club but for albums. There are so many great albums that we've never got around to listening to, this is how we fix it, one classic at a time. Find all the details on our website thelongplay.uk Follow us on Instagram @thelongplaypod Sign up to our mailing list...

Mar 14, 20242 minTranscript available on Metacast