PublishedHardie Grant, November 2017 |
ISBN9781743793619 |
FormatSoftcover, 280 pages |
Dimensions26cm × 23.5cm |
An updated version of the highly controversial 100 Best Australian Albums, 110 Best Australian Albums opens up the debate once more, with 10 new albums mixing up the rankings and providing you with the ultimate, most up-to-date list of Australian music.
The book names the best Australian albums of the last 60 years, placing each album in order (from 1 - 110) and discussing why each album deserves its place. It tells the story behind the making of the album, where the album fits in the artist's career and the album's impact on the local and world stage. The entries feature interviews with the artists and the producers/managers involved in the recording and the release of the album.
“Allan’s interests include art, music, comics, cartooning and film. He’s currently reading mainly fantasy and music biographies.”
A great fun read with facts and trivia from Johnny O’Keefe (late 50’s) to contemporary, with a broad range of titles from top 40 to cult items. A lot of the fun of books of lists is whether you agree or disagree with their selection (I have my list of albums I can’t believe they didn’t include).
With the resurgence of vinyl this is an excellent checklist of great Aussie albums to look for.
