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More copies of this ISBN:Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life (33 1/3 Series)by Zeth Lundy
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Songs in the Key of Life is imperfect but audacious. If its titular concern — life — doesn't exactly allow for rigid focus, it's still a fiercely inspired and definitive collection of songs. Lundy's book, in keeping with the album's themes, is structured as a life cycle. Within this framework, Lundy covers Wonder's recording methodology, his reliance on synthesizers and the album's place in the gospel-inspired progression of 1970s R&B.
Review:"It was only a matter of time before a clever publisher realized that there is an audience for whom Exile on Main Street or Electric Ladyland are as significant and worthy of study as The Catcher in the Rye or Middlemarch. The series... is freewheeling and eclectic, ranging from minute rock-geek analysis to idiosyncratic personal celebration." The New York Times Book Review
Review:"Ideal for the rock geek who thinks liner notes just aren't enough." Rolling Stone
Review:"One of the coolest publishing imprints on the planet." Bookslut
Review:"These are for the insane collectors out there who appreciate fantastic design, well-executed thinking, and things that make your house look cool. Each volume in this series takes a seminal album and breaks it down in startling minutiae. We love these. We are huge nerds." Vice
Review:"A brilliant series... each one a word of real love." NME
Review:"Passionate, obsessive, and smart." Nylon
Review:"Religious tracts for the rock 'n' roll faithful." Uncut
Review:"We... aren't naive enough to think that we're your only source for reading about music (but if we had our way... watch out). For those of you who really like to know everything there is to know about an album, you'd do well to check out Continuum's 33 1/3 series of books." Pitchfork
Synopsis:33 1/3 is a series of short books about a wide variety of albums, by artists ranging from James Brown to the Beastie Boys. Launched in September 2003, the series now contains over 50 titles and is acclaimed and loved by fans, musicians and scholars alike. About the AuthorZeth Lundy is Music Columns Editor at the online magazine Popmatters. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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