Live albums aren't to everyone's liking, but get them right and the results can be an invaluable addition to a musician's catalogue.
It's rare to see a live album reach Number 1 on the chart; releasing a live recording is often deemed unworthy of the same promotional push a brand-new studio album.
There are exceptions to that rule, however - the latest being Liam Gallagher's MTV Unplugged. Recorded live at Hull City Hall in August 2019, it's effectively a do-over for Liam after he abandoned his Oasis bandmates at the last minute for their MTV Unplugged in 1996, leaving Noel to tackle lead vocals.
Debuting at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, it's the first live album to hit summit since George Michael's Symphonica album in March
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