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Revolution in the Head 3RD Edition :beatles

by Ian Macdonald

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This “Bible of the Beatles” captures the iconic bands magical and mysterious journey from adorable teenagers to revered cultural emissaries. In this fully updated version, each of their 241 tracks is assessed chronologically from their first amateur recordings in 1957 to their final “reunion” recording in 1995. It also incorporates new information from the Anthology series and recent interviews with Paul McCartney. This comprehensive guide offers fascinating details about the Beatles lives, music, and era, never losing sight of what made the band so important, unique, and enjoyable.

Review:

“A triumphcompelling, seductive, delightful.”  Nick Hornby, author, High Fidelity“A brilliant electrical storm of a book.”  Newsweek“The most astute piece of Fabs exegesis ever publishedbrilliant on the groups triumphs, refreshingly scathing about its shortcomings . . . One of the twenty greatest rock & roll books.”  Blender

Review:

“A triumphcompelling, seductive, delightful.”  Nick Hornby, author, High Fidelity

Review:

“A brilliant electrical storm of a book.”  Newsweek

Review:

“The most astute piece of Fabs exegesis ever publishedbrilliant on the groups triumphs, refreshingly scathing about its shortcomings . . . One of the twenty greatest rock & roll books.”  Blender

Review:

“The finest piece of fabs scholarship ever published.”  Mojo

Review:

"Among the few essential commentaries on their music and its meaning."  Shepherd Express

Review:

"Dipping into [this] book will make you want to rush to put on a set of good headphones and really listen to what MacDonald points out. . . . This is a great read both for old fans and younger generations seeking to see what the fuss was all about."  Law Practice Magazine

About the Author

Ian MacDonald was a songwriter, a record producer, and the author of The Beatles at No. 1, The New Shostakovich, and The Peoples Music. He died in 2003.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781556527333
Subtitle:
The Beatles' Records and the Sixties
Author:
Macdonald, Ian
Author:
MacDonald, Ian
Publisher:
Chicago Review Press
Subject:
Rock
Subject:
History & Criticism - General
Subject:
Genres & Styles - Rock
Subject:
History
Subject:
Music
Subject:
Music -- Social aspects.
Subject:
Beatles
Copyright:
Edition Number:
3
Edition Description:
Third edition
Publication Date:
September 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
515
Dimensions:
7.76x5.04x1.05 in. 1.15 lbs.

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