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"From underground roots to mainstream popularity, hip-hop's influence on music and entertainment around the world has been nothing short of extraordinary. Ode to Hip-Hop chronicles the journey with profiles of fifty albums that have defined, expanded, and ultimately transformed the genre into what it is today. From 2 Live Crew's groundbreaking As Nasty As They Wanna Be in 1989 to Cardi B's similarly provocative Invasion of Privacy almost thirty years...
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Spanning nearly 50 years of albums, EPs, B-sides, and more, read the full story behind every single song that The Boss has ever released. Moving chronologically through Springsteen's long career, expert authors Margotin and Guesdon explore everything there is to know about every single song. No stone is left unturned across 670 pages, from the inspiration behind the lyrics and melody to the recording process and even the musicians and producers who...
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Arranged chronologically, the featured recordings were "selected by a team of 22 leading music critics from around the world. ... The very best performance of each piece is described, coupled with a list of recommended alternatives along with portraits, quotations, and biographical information about the composers, conductors, and principal musicians." -- Dust jacket.
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"The full story behind every single song that Michael Jackson recorded and released during his long and remarkable career. With fascinating stories and detailed information on every track--as well as key early songs with The Jackson Five, and his legendary dance moves and videos--All the Songs is the complete history of one of the greatest musical legacies of all time."--Back cover.
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"The legend of Bruce Springsteen may well outlast rock 'n' roll itself. And for all the muscle and magic of his life-shaking concerts with the E Street Band, his legendary status comes down to the songs. He is an acknowledged master of music and lyrics, with decades of hits. This book digs into the writing and recording of all the songs on Springsteens's studio albums, from 1973 to 2014 (plus all the released outtakes), and offers a unique look at...
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"It's a simple question, really. What music influenced some of the biggest stars of classic rock? Discover the answer and more in Satisfaction: 10 albums that changed my life, a big, bold and lavish celebration of the music that matters the most to the artists who matter the most to us. Filled with more than 1,000 photographs of albums and artists who helped shape the music scene forever, Satisfaction offers a rollicking and reflective ride with the...
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Listen To This If You Love Great Music is a must read for anyone with even a passing interest in music. Featuring 100 of the best albums from the last four decades, clashmusic.com editor Robin Murray shares his passion for exceptional music and offers insightful takes on what elevates these records above the competition. Robin steers clear of the usual classics - The Beatles and The Clash, for example - and instead goes deep into his record collection...