Music reviews & criticism books

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The Ballad of Speedball Baby is the thrilling, extremely funny, and heart-wrenchingly vulnerable story of Ali Smith--coming...  Read More >>

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This edition presents the story of how Giguere and his fellow band members in the legendary and influential pop...  Read More >>

Immerse yourself in the groundbreaking exploration of diversity and representation in music videos with Audiovisual...  Read More >>

This book presents a slice of the American songbook from 1920 to 2020, with the author recommending 365 of the best...  Read More >>

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Showcases new research by leading scholars on the life and music of Gabriel Fauré, contemporary of Monet and Mallarmé...  Read More >>

Representing the latest research on Clara Schumann's social and musical contexts and her creative output, this book...  Read More >>

From one of our most innovative singers, a vibrant history of song stretching from Hildegard von Bingen and Benjamin...  Read More >>

From one of our most innovative singers, a vibrant history of song stretching from Hildegard von Bingen and Benjamin...  Read More >>

This book explores the social, political, philosophical and professional currents that influenced Liszt's career....  Read More >>

The second volume of the catalog consists of two parts preceded by an extensive Introduction. The first part covers...  Read More >>

Considers how Romantic music inspired Hemigway’s and Fitgerlad’s craft and distinguished their work through the...  Read More >>

The White Stripes Complete Lyrics is a deluxe new 300+ page hardbound book documenting all of Jack White's original...  Read More >>

Explore the trailblazing history of The Who with photos, memorabilia, and stories of rock decadence like no other....  Read More >>

"""... Music is the food of love, la musique est l'aliment de l'amour, a dit Shakspeare. Langue que pour l'amour...  Read More >>

The overarching goal of As Long As They Can Blow is to show the mutual respect that black and white jazz musicians...  Read More >>

"The music of J. S. Bach continues to be revered and celebrated centuries after his death. Its timelessness can...  Read More >>

Across four chapters organized around the myths of the medieval hanged man, the cowboy, Jesus of Nazareth, and Fiddler...  Read More >>

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The second half of the eighteenth century and the first half of the nineteenth century was a time of great historical...  Read More >>

The Ballad of Speedball Baby is the thrilling, darkly hilarious, and heart-wrenchingly vulnerable story of Ali Smith's...  Read More >>

Women and Music in the Age of Austen highlights the central role women played in musical performance, composition,...  Read More >>

Chronicles the origins and evolution of a folk tune beloved by millions worldwide. Dan Gutstein delves into the...  Read More >>