1001 albums you must hear before you die
By: general editor, Robert Dimery ; preface by Michael Lydon
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated; Mitchell Beazley
Published: 2005
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 960
ISBN-13: 9781844033928
Subjects: Popular music; Discography; Popmusik; Tontrager
Other titles: One thousand and one albums; Thousand and one albums
Description: If you thought you knew your music this will make you think again. 1001 Albums you must hear before you die is more than a simple guide to music, it is a critical list, packed with insights into why each album is significant, the key tracks, the circumstances of its creation, the critical reception in its day, and why it stands the test of time. The text contains fascinating anecdotes that will amaze even the most dedicated muso. Written by top UK and US music journalists, 1001 Albums you must hear before you die covers the period from the late '50s, when albums began to be considered as an oeuvre, to 2005 when inspiration drawn from bands of the '60s once again defined the musical landscape. With a focus on rock music and a peppering of hip-hop and R&B, these are the soundtracks.
Notes: Includes discography and index.