Appetite for Definition: An A-Z Guide to Rock Genres

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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 musican entertaining, enlightening, knotty family tree of Americas favorite musical genre.

In the six decades since rock n roll stole Americas 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 lovers collectionbe it on vinyl or Spotify playlistsAppetite 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 knowledgewhether casual or obsessiveto 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

Author Bio

Ian King is member of the British Watercolour Society and has been teaching painting for many years. More recently he has become known to millions through his four Anglia TV series on watercolour painting, King & Country. He has also made several videos to accompany the series.