ABOUT ALBUM LISTENING NOTES
It started with
hearing familiar music
differently.
The idea for Album Listening Notes was inspired while reading Tony Fletcher's excellent biography, Dear Boy: The Life of Keith Moon.
Immersing myself in the cultural backdrop of the era, the dynamics within The Who, and the nuances of their instrumentation and production, I listened with fresh ears.
This combination of context and sound transformed my experience, deepening my appreciation of the music.
THE IDEA
I wanted those insights every time I listened to an album.
I wanted stories, background and meaning to accompany the music — something that could help me understand how an album was made, but also draw my attention back to what I could actually hear.
Album Listening Notes grew from that idea.
I hope they help you hear something new every time you listen.
MADE FOR LISTENING
Put on the album.
Open the book.
Press play.
Each Album Listening Notes book combines the story behind an album with track-by-track insights and fascinating details about the performances, production and music.