1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (ENG)

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is the ultimate critical guide to historys greatest music. Youll find a mouthwatering choice of listening here: from Miles Daviss jazz landmark Kind of Blue (1959) to David Bowies tragic final release Blackstar (2016), alongside groundbreaking releases by contemporary artists. Explore musical history from the symphonic pop of The Beach Boys Pet Sounds to the gargantuan grunge of Nirvanas Nevermind. As well as the acknowledged milestones without which no collection is complete, youll discover many unexpected treats, such as Einsturzende Neubautens power tool-enhanced soundscapes and Aphex Twins sonic troublemaking. 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die pays homage to the forces that have shaped rock and pop - but also dips into dance, jazz, funk, punk, disco, soul, hip-hop, world music and the avant-garde. Fascinating insights and trivia accompany detailed reviews of each album. What did Time magazine consider the twentieth centurys greatest album? Which anthem by Prince was an attempt to emulate Bob Seger? And what links Count Basie and Batman? With inside knowledge and incisive criticism from 90 internationally acclaimed music journalists, this updated edition provides an indispensable companion to the music itself. Illustrated with more than 900 iconic images of album covers, bands and artists, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a must-have for the musically inspired. About the Author Robert Dimery is a writer and editor who has worked on Tony Wilsons 24 Hour Party People, Pump Up the Volume: A History of House, Breaking Into Heaven: The Rise and Fall of the Stone Roses and 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die, as well as a wide range of other popular music publications. He has also worked for a variety of magazines, including Time Out London and Vogue. He lives in London.

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