Title: based on other reviews, I'd never buy this
Product review: Ok I didn't but the book, but I have the first three and so I'm familiar with the format.Let's face it -- With the allmusic guide, what's the point of this book, right?Ok, let's assume you don't have a PC -- I can definitely understand changes in ratings from book to book. And we can all quibble about which albums deserve 4 stars and which deserve 5, etc. That's part of the fun of the book....but omitting Metallica, Interpol, Townsend, Free, Deep Purple, Faces (they just put out a great box set), etc is not fun. Did RS rush this to press for Christmas? I don't remember as many screw-ups in past editions. Maybe I didn't notice? Doubt it.I've always had problems with RS ratings - and the uniformative (supposedly witty) comments - again AMG is much better -- but I'm willing to let that slide. I AM NOT WILLING TO LET SLOPPINESS SLIDE.Please make this the last edition. The magazine isn't what it used to be...and the guide has followed suit.
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