Reviews
"The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope....Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries!"--Library Journal (Starred Review)"The most comprehensive guide to popular music. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries."--Booklist (Starred Review)"Artists need to be deeply obscure to escape Larkin's attentions."--The Evening Standard, London"[A] major cultural reference work....Larkin's precise and finely tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgment that transcends the fleeting character of many acts....a critical measure for the future of musical appreciation."--The Evening Standard (London)"The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope....Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries!"--Library Journal (Starred Review)"The most comprehensive guide to popular music. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries."--Booklist (Starred Review)"[A] major cultural reference work....Larkin's precise and finely tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgment that transcends the fleeting character of many acts....a critical measure for the future of musical appreciation."--The Evening Standard (London)"Entries encapsulate their subjects well....The writing is always entertaining....This title will be invaluable for research."--School Library Journal"Artists need to be deeply obscure to escape Larkin's attentions."--The Daily Telegraph (London), [The Encyclopedia of Popular Music is] the popular music equivalent to the New Grove Dictionary of Music, and as such has no equal in or put of print... Library Journal (of the previous edition), "The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope.... Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries!"-- Library Journal (Starred Review) "The most comprehensive guide to popular music. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries."-- Booklist (Starred Review) "Artists need to be deeply obscure to escape Larkin's attentions."-- The Evening Standard , London "[A] major cultural reference work....Larkin's precise and finely tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgment that transcends the fleeting character of many acts....a critical measure for the future of musical appreciation."-- The Evening Standard (London), Larkin's precise and finely-tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgement that transcends the fleeting character of many acts. Norman Lebrecht, "[The Encycloepdia of Popular Music is] the popular music equivalent to the New Grove Dictionary of Music, and as such has no equal in or put of print..." Library Journal (of the previous edition), "The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope....Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries!"--Library Journal (Starred Review) "The most comprehensive guide to popular music. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries."--Booklist (Starred Review) "Artists need to be deeply obscure to escape Larkin's attentions."--The Evening Standard, London "[A] major cultural reference work....Larkin's precise and finely tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgment that transcends the fleeting character of many acts....a critical measure for the future of musical appreciation."--The Evening Standard (London), "The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope....Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries!"--Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW, Besides being a fascinating, arm-stretching achievement, this extraordinary work is testament to editor Colin Larkin's indefatigable belief in the power of music. This is simply a must-have for anyone interested in the broad church of popular music., Those even remotely interested in any sort of popular music or popular culture in general will find this a treasure trove of information. Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries., Larkin's precise and finely-tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgement that transcends the fleeting character of many acts., [The Encyclopedia of Popular Music is] the popular music equivalent to the New Grove Dictionary of Music, and as such has no equal in or put of print..., Without question the most useful reference work on popular music - Jools Holland (of the previous edition), "Entries encapsulate their subjects well....The writing is always entertaining....This title will be invaluable for research."--School Library Journal, Remarkably up-to-date...this is an acquisition without equal for all academic and public libraries and will easily replace either edition. -Library Journal, Starred Review (of the previous edition), "The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope....Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists. A most enjoyable read and an essential purchase for all libraries!"--Library Journal (Starred Review), It is fun and informative, and essential for any library that serves readers interested in popular music., "[A] major cultural reference work....Larkin's precise and finely tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgment that transcends the fleeting character of many acts....a critical measure for the future of musical appreciation."--The Evening Standard (London), "The most comprehensive guide to popular music. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries."--Booklist (Starred Review), Remarkably up-to-date...this is an acquisition without equal for all academic and public libraries and will easily replace either edition., It is fun and informative, and essential for any library that serves readers interested in popular music. -Choice (of the previous edition), "The depth of most of the entries is highly impressive, especially given this project's ambitious scope....Nothing remotely as comprehensive on the topic exists.A most enjoyable read and anessential purchasefor all libraries!"--Library Journal(Starred Review) "The most comprehensive guide to popular music. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries."--Booklist(Starred Review) "Artists need to be deeply obscure to escape Larkin's attentions."--The Evening Standard, London "[A] major cultural reference work....Larkin's precise and finely tuned critical apparatus allows him (and us) to form a judgment that transcends the fleeting character of many acts....a critical measure for the future of musical appreciation."--The Evening Standard(London)
