Christgau's Record Guide: The '80sThe definitive guide to the rock albums of the '80s by rock critic Robert Christgau. Arranged alphabetically by performer for easy reference, these 2,800 capsule reviews concisely recall the musical highlights--and low points--of the last ten years of rock 'n' roll. |
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User Review - ehines - LibraryThingVery opinionated, very palate-oriented, very political and surprisingly unpredictable. How useful this is as a guide to recordings I haven't heard still to be seen . . . Read full review
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How to Use These Appendices | 461 |
Distinctions Not CostEffective | 471 |
Compilations | 481 |
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