100 Albums That Changed Popular Music: A Reference GuideWhether on vinyl or in digital form, the album has become an integral part of our cultural history. 100 Albums That Changed Popular Music: A Reference Guide tells the stories behind the most groundbreaking, influential, and often controversial albums ever recorded. Narrative chapters in this chronologically organized volume describe how the albums reflected the political, social, and economic culture of the era. Individual entries discuss these albums histories, the inspiration behind their creation, and why they continue to stand the test of time. Selected on the basis of their popular appeal, historical significance, and influence on later genres, the albums included represent a wide variety of genres, such as blues, jazz, rock, reggae, rockabilly, folk, soul, hip-hop, and country. |
Contents
The Birth of the Long Player 19521962 I | 1 |
Stop Hey Whats That Sound? 19631967 | 23 |
A Bridge Over Troubled Water 19681971 | 55 |
Copyright | |
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