100 albums that changed popular music; a reference guide.0313338256 100 albums that changed popular music; a reference guide. Smith, Chris. Greenwood Greenwood. 1 City (1990 pop. 26,265), Johnson co., central Ind.; settled 1822, inc. as a city 1960. A residential suburb of Indianapolis, Greenwood is in a retail shopping area. Manufactures include motor vehicle parts and metal products. Press 2007 277 pages $65.00 Hardcover ML156 In his preface pref·ace n. 1. a. A preliminary statement or essay introducing a book that explains its scope, intention, or background and is usually written by the author. b. An introductory section, as of a speech. 2. , Smith (music journalist and professor of cultural criticism, U. of British Colombia) emphasizes that the albums listed in this volume were chosen not for their status as "classics" or popular favorites, but for their impact on American music and popular culture (though not all the artists are American). The 100 albums that made the grade were all released after the advent of the 12" LP in 1948. Each entry contains a description of the album and its influence; as well as justification, in the form of critical responses, an examination of the scope of its influence, and the author's opinions, for its inclusion. Entries are organized chronologically chron·o·log·i·cal also chron·o·log·ic adj. 1. Arranged in order of time of occurrence. 2. Relating to or in accordance with chronology. into seven eras of significant change. This reference includes a timeline of recorded music recorded music n → música grabada , an appendix profiling ten important record producers and ten albums that almost made the list, and alphabetical and chronological chron·o·log·i·cal also chron·o·log·ic adj. 1. Arranged in order of time of occurrence. 2. Relating to or in accordance with chronology. indexes. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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