This latest addition to the best-selling 1001 series offers more than ever— the world’s biggest and best playlist, referencing over 10,000 must-download songs. This book offers more than any previous book in the series. While each main entry profiles and illustrates 1,001 primary songs, it places that song into a contextual web of music history with references to other songs that are musically related. Thus, each entry points to alternate versions, covers, riffs, and influences effectively expanding the total number to 10,000. From the Beatles to Beyoncé, from Elvis to Elvis Costello, from Frank Sinatra to Rufus Wainwright, the full spectrum is covered chronologically and includes additional ancillary lists of "must-hear" songs grouped by subgenre and other special categories. Each song is analyzed by an international team of critics who explain why you must hear it. Included are key details such as lyricist, composer, producer, and label, making this a music treasure trove perfect for anyone into music, addicted to downloading, or those just getting started.
罗伯特·迪默里（Robert Dimery）是位自由乐评人，曾为Time Out（伦敦）与Vogue等多家杂志撰写专栏与乐评。他主编的《有生之年非听不可的1001张唱片》甫一出版便备受好评。除了创作并出版过不少关于摇滚音乐的图书之外，他还参与编写了多部关于古典音乐专辑及歌曲的图书。他编辑的图书包括Tony Wilson的《24小时狂欢派对》、《我有话要说——迷幻摇滚乐与“闯入天堂”的石玫瑰乐队》。目前他居住在伦敦。