A Sharp Shock To The System

With his newest title British musicologist Vernon Joynson breaks completely new ground and creates yet another absolutely essential volume for fans of UK rock music! 'A Sharp Shock To The System' follows in the footsteps of Joynson's earlier tomes as far as format, but the content is totally original.'A Sharp Shock' builds on the 2014 two volume 'Tapestry Of Delights' which surveyed UK garage, psych and prog rock 1963-1976, but extends the genres covered to reflect the revolution the music industry underwent in the following decade 1976-1986 by including punk, new wave, post-punk, mod revival, neo-psychedelia, goth-rock and electronic music. This also marks the first time the author has ventured beyond 1976 in surveying music, resulting in an absolutely essential work for fans of UK rock music.'A Sharp Shock To The System' includes 1,682 entries spread across its 1,440 pages. As with his previous publications the volume is profusely illustrated throughout and includes an additional 12 page section of full color album artwork. Each entry contains detailed artist discographies and lineup details for their 1976-1986 era. The entries contain extensive biographies as well as comments and critiques of each artists' music. Appearances on compilation collections are also documented. The massive volume also includes an up to date rarity scale for all featured artists' album, EP and 45 releases between 1976 and 1986. Biographies of artists' who continued beyond 1986 continue until the present or until they ceased performing and/or recording.Among the better known artists covered in 'A Sharp Shock To The System' are personal favorites such as The Pretenders and Squeeze, to name but two. Limited to 1,000 numbered copies worldwide, the volume will be a cherished addition to the library of UK rock music fans and an invaluable reference work that will be referred to time and time again. The title's release date makes it the perfect holiday gift for the music lover in your life and is available at prices greatly discounted from the retail cost of 75 pounds by doing a bit of searching on Amazon.co.uk or other websites. With such a limited number of copies available order your copy now before supplies run out. This is one purchase you will certainly not regret.

Up with VJ's usual genre spanning guides. Great for muisic mad folk.