This time on Trimming The Musical Fat, Stephen is joined by returning guest and former TTMF co-host Paul Nicholson, alongside journalist, writer, critic and author Eoghan Lyng, for a deep dive into Paul McCartneyâs 1986 album Press to Play.
The mission? To create the definitive TTMF Supercut of Press to Play â trimming away the excess, selecting the strongest tracks and putting together a leaner, meaner version of the album that comes in at under 50 minutes.
Stephen, Paul and Eoghan critique every track, debate the highs and lows, and decide what makes the cut â and what gets the musical scissors!
Eoghan brings a unique perspective to the discussion, having interviewed several of the key creative figures involved in the making of Press to Play. He shares stories and insights from those interviews, giving us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the album came together.
Thereâs also a chance to discover more about Eoghanâs own musical tastes as we put him on the spot with a quiz about his favourite Beatles, Wings and Paul McCartney solo tracks.
And, of course, we put both versions to the ultimate TTMF test:
đ§ The original Press to Play â rated out of 5âïž The TTMF Supercut â rated out of 5
Plus, we briefly turn our attention to McCartneyâs latest album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, released in May 2026.
So grab your scissors, put the kettle on and Press to Play⊠Then Press Stop!
Can Stephen, Paul and Eoghan turn one of McCartneyâs most divisive albums into a leaner TTMF Supercut?
Thereâs only one way to find outâŠ
âïž TRIMMING THE MUSICAL FAT â THE PODCAST THAT CUTS THE EXCESS.
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