More than just a list of what contributions were worth the studio hours, "1001 Albums" is 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 the early twenty-first century, when inspiration drawn from bands of the '60s once again defined the musical landscape.With albums from Elvis Presley to The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Green Day, Christina Aguilera, The Sex Pistols, ACDC, Ray Price, the Beach Boys, Dr. Dre, Pharcyde, Sonic Youth and the Zutons, "1001 Albums" covers all the works that have formed part of the soundtracks to all our lives, at one point or another. In short, no other publication crams so much endlessly readable information and insight into one volume.
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Facinating...comprehensive guide to just about every record you
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Robert Dimery is a freelance writer and editor who has worked on Tony Wilson's 24 Hour Party People, Pump Up the Volume: A History of House, and Breaking into Heaven: The Rise and Fall of the Stone Roses, plus countless other popular music publications. He has also contributed to books on classic albums and classic singles, and has worked for a variety of magazines, including London Time Out and Vogue.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I guarantee this book will appeal to all but the most jaded or informed music fan. It is a veritable treasure trove of material: most of it familiar, a lot of it less so (or occasionally never heard of). Listed in chronological order and arranged in decades, each album covered is given a neat and informative summary often leaving me with an urge to explore the artist further. The selections are eclectic and occasionally surprising but, in the main, the albums featured here are ones that are (rightly) already in the pantheon of what are considered to be 'classic albums'. Naturally the later inclusions are bound to be more contentious as only time will judge whether they are the modern day classics that the contributors claim them to be.
This book is satisfying on so many levels. As a general reference book of classic rock and pop, as a primer for more in-depth musical exploration, as a 'bluffer's guide' to rock: this book is all of these things and more. And, as the review title suggests, it is perfect for dipping in and out of as each inclusion can be read in a couple of minutes. And, yes, I really do keep it next to the toilet! (Is that too much information?)
This book is satisfying on so many levels. As a general reference book of classic rock and pop, as a primer for more in-depth musical exploration, as a 'bluffer's guide' to rock: this book is all of these things and more. And, as the review title suggests, it is perfect for dipping in and out of as each inclusion can be read in a couple of minutes. And, yes, I really do keep it next to the toilet! (Is that too much information?)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Cubby Kovu
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I got this book purely to find out what albums were in it
I think Its pretty darn good Lots of variety and styles Though I think they could have added a few metal bands from the 2000's like Opeth and Dream theater these two bands really have something special about them.
the books is really good and features allsorts of music in it to try, althoguh the 2000's section seems to trail off and only focus on radio type stuff which is fine cos its good stuff but the variety dies down at that point when there is plenty of awesome stuff in the 2000's. Obviously these books are subjective because music is subjective and are designed to get the reader thinking what they would put in a list like this.
my liste would include Opeth, drea mtheater, flower kings. BB king , Canned heat , Free, Scroobius pip and danle sac. barenaked ladies, and a few other but NOT inplace of anything they put in the book I would just increase the number hahaha
I think its very good though it won't appeal to any particular genre purists like Metal heads who only listen to metal for example they would say it sucks. This is for MUSIC lovers not a genre lover.
Plenty of stuff too find and try though so that is why I gave it a 5 stars because it is about as well written and thought out as it possibly could be really
with the 2000's taking a slight dip
I think Its pretty darn good Lots of variety and styles Though I think they could have added a few metal bands from the 2000's like Opeth and Dream theater these two bands really have something special about them.
the books is really good and features allsorts of music in it to try, althoguh the 2000's section seems to trail off and only focus on radio type stuff which is fine cos its good stuff but the variety dies down at that point when there is plenty of awesome stuff in the 2000's. Obviously these books are subjective because music is subjective and are designed to get the reader thinking what they would put in a list like this.
my liste would include Opeth, drea mtheater, flower kings. BB king , Canned heat , Free, Scroobius pip and danle sac. barenaked ladies, and a few other but NOT inplace of anything they put in the book I would just increase the number hahaha
I think its very good though it won't appeal to any particular genre purists like Metal heads who only listen to metal for example they would say it sucks. This is for MUSIC lovers not a genre lover.
Plenty of stuff too find and try though so that is why I gave it a 5 stars because it is about as well written and thought out as it possibly could be really
with the 2000's taking a slight dip
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Bought for my husband as he got a Sonos music system and wanted suggestions on what to listen to. Obviously it is very subjective and doesn't cover up to the current date but it is very well written and covers a wide range of genres. He's very pleased with it and relatives who have browsed through it are also going to buy a copy. Great gift for anyone into their music.
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Tightly knit reviews
On average reviews that feel written in the same formula for different albums... Some great entries but also some complete drivel... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mr. J. Gibson
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Bare Minimum?
This publication includes the text but lacks many of the images that elevate the book from a dry read. all in all a little disappointing.
Published 2 months ago by Zapped
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Well presented, but limited and mainstream
I'm glad the authors included jazz, and I understand the sense of not including the vast number of classical/romantic/baroque recordings that have been released. Read more
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1001 Albums
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addictive
so glad this is available for the Kindle.
I thought I'd better stop borrowing the library's coy! (and this is more up to date anyway)
I thought I'd better stop borrowing the library's coy! (and this is more up to date anyway)
Published 10 months ago by CBWHITTLE
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A Great (if limited) List of Albums
The title is ridiculous, but this is fun read. It would have been even better if the editors had spread their net a little wider. Read more
Published 10 months ago by William J. Harrington
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Too many albums and too narrowly defined
During my half a decade of planetary life I have bought and listened to many, many albums. Some of those I have loved are here, but others are not. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dr John N Sutherland
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1001 albums to hear before you die
Liked the format of this book, makes choosing across the decades easy but there are a few random albums in here that I would not have predicted - adds to the variety!
Published 23 months ago by Ann
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leaving present for colleague
this version has just been updated by a few pages from an earlier edition so if you already have one dont bother to get this one. Read more
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