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Title: Missing the point
Review: This author (editor?) tends to review the book based upon stereotypes generated from the albums present day status (which I think they were trying to avoid?), rather than actually listening to the album. Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon was not a drug induced coma, but a leap forward in music technology/production and lyrical creativity. That is just one conflict I have with the authors. While they are amusing and I got a few laughs, at times they do not even talk about the album (Rumours?) but rather rant about nothing. Most of the albums they choose to review are not great for just lyrics, but the COHERENT organization of sound. Put, aside any misconcepts, I dare anyone to match the bass on Sgt. Pepper, the hammond organ on Dark Side of the Moon, or the arrangments on Pet Sounds, all of which put music technology where it is and raised the bar of music/lyrical awareness. Do not buy is book, it is a weak attempt at music journalism and will insult its readers.
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