24 Hour Party People

Name: 24 Hour Party People
Brand: Score Catcher
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Label: London Records
Release Year: 2002
Barcode: 809274493026
Country: UK & Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack
Genre: Indie Rock, Punk, New Wave, Post-punk, Synth-Pop

24 Hour Party People (2002) is a semi-fictionalized biopic chronicling the rise and fall of Manchester’s influential music scene from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. Directed by Michael Winterbottom and starring Steve Coogan as Tony Wilson, the film blends humor, surrealism, and historical reenactment to depict the creation of Factory Records and the legendary Hacienda nightclub. It captures the chaotic energy of bands like Joy Division, New Order, and the Happy Mondays while exploring the excesses and innovation that defined the era. With its mix of documentary-style narration, fourth-wall-breaking moments, and an irreverent tone, 24 Hour Party People celebrates the reckless brilliance that shaped British music culture.

The soundtrack is a vibrant reflection of the Madchester scene and the post-punk explosion that preceded it. Featuring seminal tracks from Joy Division (“Transmission”), New Order (“Blue Monday”), and the Happy Mondays (“24 Hour Party People”), it encapsulates the raw energy and evolution of the Factory Records sound. The inclusion of The Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, and The Clash acknowledges the punk roots that inspired the movement, while the later dance-infused anthems highlight the rave culture that took over the city. The soundtrack, much like the film, serves as both a tribute and an invitation to experience one of the most exciting periods in British music history.

Track Listing

Anarchy In The UK
Sex Pistols

24 Hour Party People (Jon Carter's Main Vocal)
Happy Mondays

Transmission
Joy Division

Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't Have)
Buzzcocks

Janie Jones
The Clash

New Dawn Fades
New Order Featuring Moby

Atmosphere
Joy Division

Otis
Durutti Column

Voodoo Ray
A Guy Called Gerald

Temptation
New Order

Loose Fit
Happy Mondays