Description
The official book celebrating the 25th anniversary of SPIN magazine
From its first issue in 1985, SPIN has cultivated a reputation for brilliant writing and broad musical coverage, including genres and artists long abandoned by its competitors. From punk to electronica, goth to gangsta rap, emo to garage rock, and hip-hop to indie rock, SPIN has covered it all and featured interviews with leading artists through every musical wave of the last 25 years.
SPIN: Greatest Hits brings together some of the classic stories that have appeared in the magazine, each with a new introduction by the author offering historical perspective on the article.
- Compiles the best articles from well-known writers such as Chuck Klosterman, Jonathan Ames, Elizabeth Gilbert, and David Hajdu
- Features the best SPIN interviews with Lou Reed, Noel Gallagher, Chuck D, and other influential musicians
- Includes hilarious sidebars such as "Six Extreme Metal Bands That Could Be Mistaken for Flavors of Herbal Tea," "Six Misguided Attempts to Falsify Rock History," and more
Packed with great writing and information spanning a quarter-century of iconic music and musicians, SPIN: Greatest Hits is an essential keepsake for music fans and lovers of pop culture.
Author: Doug Brod, SPIN Magazine
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 10/01/2010
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.10w x 0.82d
ISBN13: 9780470639962
ISBN10: 0470639962
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles | Rock
About the Author
Doug Brod is editor in chief of "SPIN" magazine. Formerly a senior editor at "Entertainment Weekly," he has written for the "Village Voice" and the "Hollywood Reporter." He also contributed to "SPIN: 20 Years of Alternative Music."