Stuart and James are back on the Taylor timeline with his third solo album, and his first post-Freddie Mercury, 'Happiness?' A different style, a different sound – how does it fare?
19 Oct 2026
Episode 7: Violence insane – The Tour
Stuart and James reflect on Roger's six date tour to promote 'Violence Insane In A Beautiful World' – how did it compare to the 'Outsider' tour, which songs were hits and which were misses? Find out here!
5 Oct 2026
Episode 5: Blue Rock
Stuart and James examine the third and final album by The Cross. Is it the best album by The Cross, or the patchiest? There's differing opinions and a discussion of what might have been for a band that definitely deserved better...
23 Sept 2026
Episode 6: Violence Insane In A Beautiful World
Don't adjust your sets! Stuart and James bring you Episode 6 before Episode 5 has even aired... the reason being, they recorded a special podcast just 24 hours after the release of Roger Taylor's brand new album to give their thoughts on his first new music for five years. Was it worth the wait?
14 Sept 2026
Episode 4: Mad, Bad And Dangerous To Know
Stuart and James examine the second album by The Cross. A shift in sound and style for the band, and less involvement from Roger with the rest of the band all chipping in with material. Is that a good or a bad thing? Find out here!
31 Aug 2026
Episode 3: Shove It
Stuart and James examine Roger's third solo album, which is in fact credited to a band he formed, called The Cross. Differing versions, guest appearances from Freddie Mercury and Brian May, weird release dates... it's all covered here!
17 Aug 2026
Episode 2: Strange Frontier
Stuart and James discuss Roger's second solo album, which features contributions from his Queen colleagues, as well as Status Quo's Rick Parfitt, plus two cover versions and a rumoured wealth of unreleased material.
1 Aug 2026
Episode 1: Fun in Space
Stuart Newman and James Gaden begin the series with an examination of Roger Taylor's first ever solo album, 1981's 'Fun In Space'.
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