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Summary: Comprehensive, opinionated, goes beyond the basics
Review: The reader who says they left out Howlin' Wolf is wrong. He's there under H, though why that is the case when Muddy Waters is under W is beyond me. That reader is correct that Beck is listed and the explanation of why is a bit of a stretch. So, I think someone just likes Beck alot. Maybe that's sacrilege, but if you want religion, go to the gospel section. Led Zeppelin also gets an entry, as do the Yardbirds.I'm impressed by the number of minor artists covered here (e.g. the Cheathams, Frankie Lee) and by the way that reviews are organized. The reviews start with a summary and then list "what to buy", "what to buy next", and "what not to buy". It sounds hokey as I write about it, but it means that they don't have to have a sentence about every album --- just the ones that count. Plus there are star ratings for everything in print by that artist. I buy lots of album guides and throw some out. This one is a keeper.
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Summary: Beautiful
Review: The whole book is very informative and entertaining. Beautiful pictures too. I highly recommend you pick this book up if you like the blues. Or if you want to learn more about the blues.
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Summary: Another good job by the Musichound people.
Review: These people know how to put a good review book together. Unlike some of the other reviews, I feel that the blues ranges further than BB King or Howlin Wolf. There are many forms of the blues, and Musichound brings them forward in this book. You get the reviews of popular and not so popular artist. Many times, people just go for the best of albums, and this book helps you dig deeper into an artist catalog. I have been listening to the blues for abut 20 years now, and I find that any resource to help me uncover an artist who is not that popular i a plus. I didn't think that the reviews were that bad. As for Howlin Wolf not being mentioned, look in the H section. You will find him there.
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Summary: Great book! This author really knows his blues!
Review: This book is a comprehensive look at all blues musicians
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Summary: A "must-have" book for any Blues music collector!
Review: This book is awesome. Whether you're just starting your collection, or have an extensive one already, this book is very informative for all Blues fans! 600 blues performers from Robert Johnson to Johnny Lang. Suggestions about what you must have, what to buy next, what to avoid, influences and more! Also includes Blues web addresses, radio stations throughout the US, music festivals, and more Blues info! Very complete, very informative and very well researched! You won't be dissapointed!!!
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Summary: A "MUST HAVE" for Blues fans!
Review: This book is great! I just got it the other day and I've been finding artists and bands that I haven't listened to in a long time (and then dragging out the albums to see if I agree with the reviews). Everything is in here, from Magic Sam to Stevie Ray Vaughn (even write ups on Chicken Shack and Canned Heat). The index's are great the bio's are short but informative and from what I've read so far the ratings are accurate. The CD sampler sounds great and is a nice little bonus. So go out and buy it, put some speakers in the bathroom, make a drink and read.
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Summary: A MUST HAVE FOR ANY BLUES FAN!
Review: This book is simply great. It helps you avoid spending money on low-quality albums and provides an excellent rating system. I've bought over 30 albums rated "five bones" and have not yet been disappointed! I might disagree with certain ratings, expecially in the "3-4 bones" category, but the writers who rated the albums clearly know and love the blues. Don't ever buy a blues CD without first consulting this book!
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Summary: A MUST HAVE FOR ANY BLUES FAN!
Review: This book is simply great. It helps you avoid spending money on low-quality albums and provides an excellent rating system. I've bought over 30 albums rated "five bones" and have not yet been disappointed! I might disagree with certain ratings, expecially in the "3-4 bones" category, but the writers who rated the albums clearly know and love the blues. Don't ever buy a blues CD without first consulting this book!
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Summary: Great Book to read AND look at
Review: This whole series (i don't have all of them yet) is very informative and they come with CD music samplers and lots of recomendations. The music hound series also is jam-packed with great photographs.
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Summary: Buy it. You'll like it.
Review: Very informative and visually stunning. It's been sitting on my coffee table ever since I received it. Photographs are wonderful! Highly recommended to blues fans, and music lovers in general.
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