The Listening Party: Artists, Bands and Fans Reflect on 100 Favorite Albums

by Tim Burgess, Pete Paphhides (Contribution by), Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs (Foreword by)

Overview

The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess invites you to the greatest listening party of all time.

In 2020 when the world was forced to hit pause on live in-person gigs, Tim Burgess found an ingenious way to bring people together by inviting artists and bands, from Paul McCartney and New Order to Michael Kiwanuka and Kylie, to host real-time album playbacks via Twitter.

Relive 100 of the most memorable listening parties here with stories from bands and fans, rarely seen backstage images, and unique insider info from those who created these iconic albums.

"Hey Twitter, let's all say a big thanks to Tim for these brilliant events this year! We really needed them. So much great music being talked about.'" - Sir Paul McCartney

"Twitter being used for something really positive." - Mary Beard

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241514894
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	12/07/2021
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 10.31(h) x 0.99(d)

About the Author

In 2020 Tim Burgess released a new solo album called I Love The New Sky. The record's title is an apt summation of his creative outlook as Burgess constantly looks to new artistic horizons. As frontman of the band The Charlatans, the Northwich native has enjoyed international acclaim for over two decades, while also publishing several books and founding record label O Genesis. Additionally, Burgess has launched a coffee brand, inspired a new breakfast cereal, and pioneered and curated the communal album experience that is the Listening Party.

Table of Contents

Strange Days 6

Introduction 8

A Note From Pete Paphides 12

The Charlatans Some Friendly 16

Franz Ferdinand Franz Ferdinand 22

Blur Parklife 26

Ride Going Blank Again 30

Oasis Definitely Maybe 32

Duran Duran Rio 38

The Fall The Wonderful and Frightening World of… 40

Cocteau Twins Heaven Or Las Vegas 44

The Flaming Lips The Soft Bulletin 46

Orange Juice You Can't Hide Your Love Forever 50

The Beta Band The Three E.P.'s 52

Pulp Different Class 54

Suede Dog Man Star 58

The Libertines Up The Bracket 62

The Style Council Our Favourite Shop 66

Fontaines D.C. Dogrel 70

Mark Ronson Version 74

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions Rattlesnakes 76

Supergrass I Should Coco 80

The Cult Love 82

Joan As Police Woman Real Life 84

Billy Bragg Don't Try This At Home 86

Gomez Bring It On 90

Wolf Alice My Love Is Cool 92

The Chemical Brothers Dig You Own Hole 94

Leftfield Leftism 98

The Avalanches Since I Left You 100

The Breeders Last Splash 104

Midlake The Trials Of Van Occupanther 108

Belle and Sebastian The Boy With The Arab Strap 110

Sleaford Mods English Tapas 114

Aztec Camera High Land, Hard Rain 116

Foals Holy Fire 118

Frankie Goes To Hollywood Welcome To The Pleasuredome 120

Kaiser Chiefs Employment 122

Lush Lovelife 126

Gene Olympian 128

The Specials The Specials 132

Throwing Muses University 136

The Horrors Primary Colours 138

Chastity Belt No Regrets 140

UNKLE War Stories 142

Culture Club Colour By Numbers 144

John Grant Pale Green Ghosts 148

Mercury Rev Deserter's Songs 150

Rufus Wainwright Want One 152

Tim Burgess I Love The New Sky 154

The Streets Original Pirate Material 160

Dexys Midnight Runners Searching For The Young Soul Rebels 162

Anna Meredith FIBS 166

Ezra Furman Transangelic Exodus 168

Spandau Ballet TRUE 170

Camera Obscura Let's Get Out Of This Country 174

Mogwai Hardcore Will Never Die. But You Will 176

Badly Drawn Boy The Hour Of Bewilderbeast 178

Liam Gallagher MTV Unplugged 182

Theophilus London Bebey 186

The Vaccines What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? 188

Kate Nash Made Of Bricks 190

David Bowie Aladdin Sane 192

Nadine Shah Kitchen Sink 196

Marika Hackman Any Human Friend 199

Madness One Step Beyond 202

Thurston Moore Demolished Thoughts 204

Faithless Reverence 206

Shabazz Palaces Black Up 208

Caribou Swim 210

Joy Division Closer 212

Talking Heads Fear Of Music 216

The The Soul Mining 218

Doves The Last Broadcast 220

Hot Chip A Bath Full Of Ecstasy 222

New Order Technique 226

Shirley Collins Heart's Ease 230

Siouxsie And The Banshees Kaleidoscope 232

Julia Hotter Have You In My Wilderness 234

Cate Le Bon Reward 236

Chvrches Every Open Eye 238

Pixies Doolittle 240

Royal Blood Royal Blood 242

The Strokes Is This It 244

Laura Marling Song For Our Daughter 246

Moses Boyd Dark Matter 248

Michael Kiwanuka KIWANUKA 250

Run The Jewels RTJA 252

The Smiths Strangeways Here We Come 254

Cornershop When I Was Born For The 7th Time 258

Róisín Murphy Róisín Machine 260

Saint Etienne So Tough 264

The Cure Pornography 266

Nick Mason's Saucerfui Of Secrets Live At The Round House 270

Buzzcocks Another Music In A Different Kitchen 274

Teenage Fanclub Songs From Northern Britain 276

Scritti Politti Cupid & Psyche 85 278

Kylie Minogue Disco 282

Tears for Fears Songs from the Big Chair 286

Tanita Tikaram To Drink the Rainbow 288

Ghostpoet I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep 292

Paul McCartney McCartney III 294

Fatboy Slim You've Come a Long Way Baby 298

Index 302

About the Music Venue Trust 304

Editorial Reviews

"A sure hit with fans of Burgess’s listening parties and those interested in behind-the-scenes dish on music, musicians, songwriting, and the industry." –Library Journal

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