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Appetite for Definition - by Ian King (Paperback)

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  • Part reference book, part history, and part road map to the connectivity of popular music, this book is a must for all rock 'n' roll fans as it brings together a compilation of over two hundred genres of rock music--an entertaining, enlightening, knotty family tree of America's favorite musical genre.In the six decades since rock 'n' roll stole America's soul, the single genre has produced over two hundred sub-genres.
  • Author(s): Ian King
  • 528 Pages
  • Music, Genres & Styles

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Part reference book, part history, and part road map to the connectivity of popular music, this book is a must for all rock 'n' roll fans as it brings together a compilation of over two hundred genres of rock music--an entertaining, enlightening, knotty family tree of America's favorite musical genre.

In the six decades since rock 'n' roll stole America's soul, the single genre has produced over two hundred sub-genres. The days of being able to walk in to a Tower Records and seek out recommendations from an aloof, all-knowing staffer has been relegated to a long-lost Generation X paradise preserved in John Hughes films. From iTunes to Spotify, listeners now regularly turn to algorithms instead of human advice to develop relationships with the music they love.

The essential companion for any rock lover's collection--be it on vinyl or Spotify playlists--Appetite for Definition breaks down algorithms into their human stories and interconnected histories. It provides and pulls up recommendations from a deeper well of consideration and gives you the tools to do the same. Operating on a macro level it surveys the myriad microlevel movements into an accessible map that readers can use to navigate the vast, craggy terrain of rock music and take their rock knowledge--whether casual or obsessive--to the next level.



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"King brings an informative voice that will enlighten all fans of rock music in its many permutations. This encyclopedia of rock is sure to spark many heated conversations." - Publishers Weekly

"Recommended to all interested in the history of rock music, those looking for new music recommendations, and anyone who wants to improve their rock and roll vocabulary." - Library Journal

"Works as casual reading, a handy reference tool, inspiration for listeners stuck in a musical rut, and a welcome addition to library music collections." - Booklist


Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 528
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: Genres & Styles
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Theme: Rock
Format: Paperback
Author: Ian King
Language: English
Street Date: November 6, 2018
TCIN: 1009433415
UPC: 9780062688880
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-9199
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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