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Judge Smith: The Collected Lyrics Of

December 8, 2024

Masters Of Art 2024 The magic of semantic ideas divorced from a tune: self-admitted non-poet collates his literary efforts. Think of Judge Smith is almost a mythical rhapsode – the English auteur could claim the status if cared enough about … Continue reading →

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David French: Shapes Of Things

November 12, 2024

Lulu 2024 Subtitled “From The Yardbirds to Yusuf” and spanning his formative years, a compendium of conversations with a man who helped shape rock as we know it. Widely know for his work, has somehow managed to remain an enigma … Continue reading →

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The Art Of The Bizarre Vinyl Sleeve

April 9, 2024

Easy On The Eyes Books 2024 Display of utter absurdity which adorn popular and forgotten sonics to visually enhance the listener’s perception – and lighten their mood. Don’t believe this book’s title: very strange and unusual doesn’t cover what’s inside … Continue reading →

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Stephen Shaiken: Queensborough Rock

April 16, 2023

Crosswinds Press 2022 A fictionary – meaning cautionary, if fictional – tale about a perilous path of a stubborn music manager who wants to luck out against all odds. But will he? It doesn’t require a professional to assume that … Continue reading →

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Philippe Margotin: Pop Rock Icons

January 21, 2023

Aurora Metro 2022 Subtitled “London’s Swingin’ 60s & 70s” and reflecting cultural changes through the prism of music, here’s a volume which goes to 11 and is all the better for it. People approaching this tome may be tempted to … Continue reading →

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