In the Lap of the Pods (Queen podcast)

We discuss Queen's 10th studio album, the controversial Hot Space. Is a complete failure? Are there any redeeming qualities to it? We disuss the album in detail and also discuss the blame game that Queen members have played with regard to this album. Join the discussion on Twitter @lappods.Thanks for listening and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Queen's 9th studio album and soundtrack to the movie Flash Gordon. A very different album for Queen as they are having to construct music around a concept given to them. This album was put together during a busy period for the band, finishing off The Game album and touring. An album overlooked by many, including Queen fans, does it deserve more attention?In this episode, we are joined by the fantastic comedian Michael Legge who discusses the album with us and adds a bit of star quality to the pod!Thanks for listening and as usual, join the discussion on Twitter @lappods.Michael Legge:https://michaellegge.bandcamp.com/Soundtracks:Under the Skinhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/58sgJHAR6AAAYRrHHgPUgZ?si=-RnB_tkyS5GYi9-zp9HMowThe Good, The Bad and The Uglyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HukuZfRniuRhWTc8EQQWt?si=3rohSxWHSK2Q9ukXGFzFygEvent Horizonhttps://youtu.be/6gaWH2NdZNwDirty Harryhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lbA7tLivwPJCBZjPCjsaD?si=2rikMqLARLSwRGV-hp8vjg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apologies for some poor sound quality on this episode. This was only noticed after the recording. It's been cleaned up as best we can and hopefully you still enjoy it!The band return with their eighth album and first album of the 1980s, The Game. With a more direct sound, the album was a massive hit in the US due to two number 1 singles. How does it hold up now? Did Queen dilute their sound too much or was this the start of something special?Join the discussion on Twitter and Facebook @lappods.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We disuss Queen's 7th studio album, released on 10th November 1978. The band by this point had released 7 albums in 5 years. Where the creative juices still flowing? This episode features a clip from comedian Michael Legge who gives his thoughts on Mustapha and also one of the Lap Pods team!Thanks for listening anf join the discussion on Twitter and Facebook via @lappods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often seen as a companion to A Night at the Opera, Queen's fifth album A Day at the Races was released on 10th December 1976. It has been said that this is the poorer of the two albums but what do we think about it?Thanks for listening and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss one of Queen's biggest sellers, News of the World, the band's 6th studio album. A change in vibe on this one and a more stripped back sound. Does it work or would we have preferred the overblown sound that we all have grown to love so much? Join the discussion @lappods.Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Queen's fourth and biggest selling album, A Night at the Opera released on 21st November 1975. A few sparks fly as maybe for the first time there is some disagreement among us! Does it deserve its status as Queen's best album?Thanks for listening and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Queen's third album Sheer Heart Attack, released on 8th November 1974. The band score their first major single hit with Killer Queen but is this shift in Queen's sound all too much?A big shout out to www.queenarchives.com and www.queensongs.info - two excellent websites to get Queen articles and music thoery information respectively.Thanks for listening and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Queen's second album, the extremely well-loved Queen II. The band expand a little on their metallic sound on this one released on 8th March 1974. How will this one sit with us? Listen and join the discussion on Twitter @LapPods. Thanks for listening! A big shout out to www.queenarchives.com for their excellent collection of Queen articles and reviews which we used to dicuss the reaction to the album from the press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The band release their long awaited debut album on 13th July 1973 and take their first steps towards legendary status. How does the album hold up? Is it a blistering debut? A damp squib? The boys disuss the album and its impact. Join the discussion on Twitter and Facebook via LapPods.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to In the Lap of the Pods, a fan podcast for the band Queen.Thanks for listening and talk to us on Twitter @LapPods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.