1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

If you thought you knew music this will make you think again. This is no simple guide or compendium, it is a critical list with a defined taste, packed with insights into why the album is significant, the key tracks, what the circumstances of its creation were, the critical reception in its day and just why it has stood the test of time.

In '1001 Albums' you will find all the classics, both the ones you've heard of and the ones you have not. Endlessly browsable and compellingly readable, this is the essential single volume for music fans everywhere.