Author(s): Robert Dimery (ed)

Music

The ultimate insiderÂs guide to every album you must hear before you dieÂIf 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, its reception on release, 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 Â50s, when albums began to be considered as a market, to 2005 when inspiration drawn from bands of the Â60s once again defined the musical landscape. First published 2005.