Self-confessed students of music (nerds in other words!), each Album Years episode finds Steven and Tim discussing a single year from the period when the album was regarded as the pre-eminent creative expression for a musical artist; 2 sides of music sequenced to create a "movie for the ears”. This golden era of the album is something they roughly date from the middle of the 1960s to the beginning of the twenty first century (although they do also occasionally venture into the 21st).
On each episode, Steven and Tim discuss the albums released in their chosen year, agreeing and/or disagreeing (sometimes both simultaneously) in a good-humoured way, as only long-term friends can. The Album Years is warm, irreverent, funny, informative, and, ultimately, nostalgic for an age of music when the album was considered the ultimate art-form.
At the Haarlem Vinyl Festival you will get the opportunity to join them in the live recording of an episode, during which the audience will be encouraged to contribute their own thoughts and insights!
About Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness
Steven Wilson is a renowned musician and producer known for his ambitious, critically praised solo albums and his genre-defining work with the rock band Porcupine Tree. Tim Bowness is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and co-founder of the duo No-Man (with Steven!). Together, they take you on a journey through the album years, sharing stories, personal insights, and celebrating the impact and artistry of albums throughout music history.
The Album Years live
Date: Saturday September 28th, 15.00 - 17.00
Venue: PHIL (Kleine Zaal)
Tickets: This session is accessible for Vinyl Culture, Weekend Pass and Saturday day ticket holders*. Ticket holders now have the option to log-in via this link** and reserve a maximum of two membership tickets for this session, without paying an additional fee. With this membership ticket you will have a guaranteed seat for this session. Please keep in mind that all visitors will need a valid weekend or day ticket to enter this session on top of this free membership ticket.
*Haarlem Vinyl Festival Saturday and Sunday day tickets will be available May 14th, Vinyl Culture and Weekend Passes are available here at Early Bird rate.
**Your free membership will be activated within 24hours after the purchase of your Vinyl Culture, Weekend Pass or Day ticket. Please set a notification in your calendar and check back via this link to log-in and reserve your ticket.
Listen to the lastest The Album Years episode: