25 Albums That Rocked the World !

Doggett, Peter; Doe, Andrew; Tobler, John; Humphries, Patrick; Charlesworth, Chris

ISBN 10: 1847726267 / ISBN 13: 9781847726261

Published by Omnibus Press/Music Sales, London, 2008

About this Item

Hb, 304pp, b/w illustrations. VG with clean contents in VG dj. A range of music writers examine 25 legendary rock albums, from Elvis Presley's " The Sun Years" and Bob Dylan's " Blonde on Blonde" to Nirvana's " Nevermind" and Radiohead's " OK Computer".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 25 Albums That Rocked the World !
• Publisher: Omnibus Press/Music Sales, London
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847726267
• ISBN 13: 9781847726261
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Popular Entertainment

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Synopsis

(Omnibus Press). In the days when pop and rock were defined by a single, it was albums that gave bands a chance to make their big musical statement. The results were often unremarkable, but from time to time along came a truly great album that used the format perfectly, caught the zeitgeist, and ultimately changed the musical landscape forever. Now, with revealing notes by some of today's finest music writers 25 Albums That Rocked the World celebrated some of the legendary albums that became cultural landmarks as well as treasured musical touchtones for generations of rock fans. Featured albums include: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band * Blonde on Blonde * Catch a Fire * Never Mind the Bollocks * OK Computer * and more.

About the Author

Chris Charlesworth is the Editor-in-Chief of Omnibus Press, and a former News Editor and US Editor of Melody Maker. He has contributed to numerous magazines in the US and UK and written books on The Who, Pete Townshend, Deep Purple, Cat Stevens, Slade and David Bowie. In 1995, at Townshend's request, he compiled and co-produced The Who's 4-CD boxed set 30 Years of Maximum R&B and was subsequently involved in the wholesale upgrade of The Who's back catalogue for remastered CDs. He lives in Surrey.