Publisher's Synopsis
This volume identifies more than 50 recordings issued in the 20th century - including cylinders, 78s, 45 rpm singles, and album (vinyl and CDs) - and discusses why they deserve to be heard. Includes artist bios. I don't presume to have better taste than the rank and file enthusiast, but I'm sharing my thoughts here because I've always been fascinated by what others think about musical works, whether recordings I'm considering for purchase, or things I've loved for some time. I'm guessing many of you feel the same way, especially if you've gotten to this point in my narrative. At least online and brick-and-mortar retailers seem to base many of their marketing strategies on this presumption. If you end up investigating one of the recordings I've noted here, then the book's major objective has been achieved.
