25 Albums That Rocked The World!

(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.

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.