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This special episode will take an in depth look at the Sophisti-pop genre through the lens of Bryan Ferry's Boys and Girls, and whether The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean should be considered a 21st century example of it.

A brief history of the career and production techniques of Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, one of the greatest music producers of the last 50 years. This episode covers the period of 1993 - present day. Hope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!For (some) further information:https://www.soundonsound.com/people/recording-shania-twain-uphttps://www.loudersound.com/features/muse-on-the-time-they-worked-with-mutt-langehttps://www.bestmusicofalltime.com/p/the-woman-in-me-by-shania-twainhttps://vintageking.com/blog/shania-twain-come-on-over/https://www.defleppardreport.com/robert-john-mutt-lange-record-producer-hit-songs-albums/

A brief history of the career and production techniques of Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, one of the greatest music producers of the last 50 years. This episode covers the period of 1975 - 1993.Hope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!For (some) further information:https://www.loudersound.com/features/mutt-lange-best-albumshttps://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/interview-phil-collen-making-def-leppards-hysteriahttps://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/lange-mutthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8bkhR7i4TMhttps://christomorrow.substack.com/p/the-sound-of-mutthttps://www.defleppardreport.com/robert-john-mutt-lange-record-producer-hit-songs-albums/

Here's my review of Watch by Maisie Peters, taken from her 2023 album The Good Witch. This is a great pop-punk song featuring some cutting and bitter lyrics, as well as some great instrumentation.Hope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!

Here's my review of Magic by The Cars, taken from their 1984 album Heartbeat City. This song is one of the best finds of the year for me, its a fabulous 1980's pop rock song with great vocals, a cool guitar solo and some excellent synths. Hope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!

Here's my review of The Blue and the Grey by Magnum, taken from their 2004 album Brand New Morning. This is one of Magnums great anti-war songs, with some great guitar work from Tony Clarkin and powerful yet pained vocals from Bob CatleyHope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!

The special episode for this series is a mixtape. I have picked 10 songs which have never featured on And Press Play before and arranged them in order, so you can enjoy a carefully curated playlist from start to finish. Hope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!

Here's my review of Room in the City by Kassi Valazza, taken from her 2023 album Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing. This is a truly great folk song with some wistful and insightful lyrics, and some lovely melancholy music. Hope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!

Here's my review of Blue Angel by Marillion, taken from their 1985 album Misplaced Childhood. This is a short song, which has some great lyrics and instrumentation, which help tell a compelling and fantastical story.Hope you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe!