25 Albums That Rocked the World!

By Chris Charlesworth

Book Overview

(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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B004Z1YDGW
• ISBN13: 9781847726261
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Omnibus Press
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.3" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

If You Were on a Desert Island and Could Only Have 25 Albums, Which Would You Chose?!?

Periodically books come out on the "Best 50/100/etc. Albums" theme. Former 'Melody Maker' editor Chris Charlesworth and Omnibus Press combine to offer 25 ALBUMS THAT ROCKED THE WORLD, the latest offering in the field. Charlesworth enlisted 17 other music writers/journalists to pick 25 albums that "defined their era, pushed the boundaries a bit or...simply sold in such huge quantities that they are impossible to ignore." (That explains why 'Abba Gold' is included). The choices they came up with probably won't throw anyone for a loop. They include 'Sgt. Pepper's,' 'Born to Run,' 'Rumors,' 'Pet Sounds,' 'Never Mind the Bollocks,' 'Electric Landlady,' 'Layla' and so on. Each entry includes background information on the album and track-by-track commentary. The album's cover art is also featured. The fun of books like this one is reading the informed commentary by all those 'experts.' Maybe you don't agree with all the picks made by Charlesworth & Co. but, what the heck, it's their book! 25 ALBUMS THAT ROCKED THE WORLD is entertaining and informative; a good book to take to lunch or while away time on a park bench! Recommended.