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The Beatles' Let It Be (33 1/3 series)

by: Steve Matteo

In this thoroughly researched book, Steve Matteo delves deep into the complex history of these sessions. He talks to a number of people who were in the studio with the Beatles, recording the sights and sounds of the band at work - bringing to life a period in the Beatles' career that was creative and chaotic in equal measure.

Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 12/22/2009)

The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds (33 1/3)

by: Jim Fusilli

Pet Sounds is, rightly, one of the most celebrated pop albums ever released. In this disarming book, Jim Fusilli focuses primarily on the emotional core of the album, on Brian Wilson's pitch-perfect cry of despair. In doing so, he brings to life the search for equilibrium and acceptance that still gives Pet Sounds its heart almost four decades after its release.

Amazon Price: $7.88 (as of 12/22/2009)

Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin IV (33 1/3)

by: Erik Davis

In this wickedly entertaining and thoroughly informed homage to one of rock music's towering pinnacles, Erik Davis investigates the magic-black or otherwise-that surrounds this album. Carefully peeling the layers from each song, Davis reveals their dark and often mystical roots-and leaves the reader to decide whether [FOUR SYMBOLS] is some form of occult induction or just an inspired, brilliantly played rock album.

Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 12/22/2009)

Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland (Thirty Three and a Third series)

by: John Perry

Perry calls Electric Ladyland the record in which Hendrix "reached his full artistic maturity." It was also the last album he made with manager Chas Chandler and the bassist and drummer who with him had constituted the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Perry recalls the era and how Hendrix fit into it, illuminating such underexamined phenomena as the contention that he was a "psychedelic Uncle Tom." Nice appreciation of an apparently timeless musician and album.

Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 12/22/2009)

R.E.M.'s Murmur (33 1/3)

by: J. Niimi

R.E.M.'s debut album, released in 1983, was so far removed from the prevailing trends of American popular music that it still sounds miraculous and out of time today. J. Niimi tells the story of the album's genesis - with fascinating input from Don Dixon and Mitch Easter. He also investigates Michael Stipe's hypnotic, mysterious lyrics, and makes the case for Murmur as a work of Southern Gothic art.

Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 12/22/2009)

Essential Leonard Cohen

Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/21/2009)

The Dave Clark Five's Greatest Hits

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The Confessions Tour - Live from London (CD+DVD)

Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 12/21/2009)

Words & Music: John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits

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Walk -- Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/21/2009)

The Unofficial Encyclopedia of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

by: Nick Talevski

Amazon Price: $69.56 (as of 12/22/2009)

RAMONES Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Black T-shirt

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