1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (1001)

by Robert Dimery

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If you thought you knew your music this will make you think again. 1001 Albums 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 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 of our lives. In short, no other publication crams so much endlessly readable information and insight into one volume.
  • ISBN10 1844033929
  • ISBN13 9781844033928
  • Publish Date 8 October 2005
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 1 September 2008
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
  • Imprint Cassell Illustrated
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 960
  • Language English