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

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

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

Genres: Music

304 pages, Hardcover

Published December 7, 2021

Reviews

[Dave Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I say I’ve read this , I mean I’ve read the notes , and flicked through the bits I really like.
In the future kids will wonder about lockdown 2020, and this book of 100 great albums and notes from their creators will represent a ray of light from those dark days.
This book now lives under my record player.

[Barry Clince · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll admit I don't do twitter and had no idea what these listening parties about. My loss.
Plenty of bands/albums I wasn't familiar with and this makes for a fun way to discover them.

[Charles James · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent idea developed over lock down to have listening parties over the internet .Each LP included d has a short intro followed by e mail comments usually by the artist or a member of the band involved . Covers a wide range of music , which means you tend to enjoy the sections on the music you enjoy . However does arouse interest in listening to music you have not heard or simply not played for a long time .

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tim's virtual listening parties got a lot of people through covid lockdowns. Such a simple idea that united people all over the world. It was great to relive them through this book.

[melbourne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many of the albums featured in this book are some of the most beloved of the last forty years. Reading this made me appreciate them in an entirely new light.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for Album recommendations