All Music Guide

Description

Easy to follow, this book will guide you through 16 different genres of modern Popular Music and discuss more than 20,000 memorable recordings by over 4,000 talented artists associated with each style. Each section goes into detail on the origins of each one by the way of over 80,000 reviews and ratings. How the genre evolved and the artists who contributed their recordings are discussed in a biographical format. The music industry is divided into specific genres (i.e. Pop, Rock, Country, Classical, etc.) and within those genres there are many sub-genres (i.e. Punk Rock, Bubblegum Pop, Southern Rock, Grunge Rock, etc.) that have developed and these are broken down and explained in an easy to follow format. It is interesting to note that these genres and their sub-genres are still evolving and new sub-genres will most likely be created when a new style hits that does not meet any of the current conditions. Where the book ends, the website allmusic.com has any new formats and information pertaining to them and should always be current. But the book itself is an entertaining and informative read on a subject that can be quite confusing when one wants to know that differences between R&B, Soul and Motown for instance.

Description

"Now in its fourth edition, the All Music Guide is the definitive record guide, offering expert advice for every style of music. Comprehensive, yet easy to use, this thoroughly revised and updated guide offers definitive information about your favorite artists and recordings in 16 major genres.". "From rock to rap, country to reggae, avant-garde jazz to folk - and all the sounds in between - there's plenty for music fans of all tastes and interests to explore. Over 20,000 albums have been reviewed and rated by AMG's music critics, as they guide you through the vast array of recordings, including compilations, box sets, reissues, and collections from the past and present. There are also concise biographies of over 4,000 artists, as well as educational essays and "music maps" which chart the evolution of a musical style, highlighting its key performers and influences.". "For any music lover, the All Music Guide offers invaluable information and advice. If you've ever wondered where to begin listening to Miles Davis, or what the best Elvis Presley collection is, the answer is here. If you've wanted to find a classic blues recording or wanted to dive headfirst into hip-hop or bluegrass, this reference source will show you the way. If you think you've heard it all, the All Music Guide will lead you to overlooked gems you might have missed. It's your passport to a musical journey, the one essential record guide for music lovers."--BOOK JACKET.

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Series Statement

• AMG All Music Guide series

Other Editions

• All Music Guide: The Definitive Guide to Popular MusicBackbeat Books2001-01-01
• All Music GuideLeonard Corporation, Hal2001-01-01
• All Music GuideLeonard Corporation, Hal2001-01-01
• All Music GuideLeonard Corporation, Hal2001-01-01
• All Music GuidePaperbackAll Media Guide2001-11-19