Deluxe limited edition hardback available for order now. Galactic ramble is a journey into british rock far beyond. It is by far the most comprehensive critical guide of its sort in existence. Besides producing galactic ramble and similar reference books, morton jack is also editorpublisher and again, frequent writer for the glossy magazine flashback info at. Galactic ramble is the fullest study of the 60s and 70s uk music scene ever published. But for a true hit of nostalgia nothing beats richard morton jacks galactic ramble, whose survey of both famous and deeply obscure british albums from the 1960s and 1970s is. The first edition of 3000 paperbacks quickly sold out upon publication in 2009. His sunbeam label has reissued over 100 classic rock, folk and jazz albums. This book is nearly 250 pages larger almost 800 pages. Galactic ramble is a study of the 60s and 70s uk music scene.
Danny mcculloch wings of a man 1969, vinyl discogs. This blog is a companion to my galactic ramble and endless trip books, and to the magazine i edit, flashback, all of which cover the 60s and 70s uk and us music. First of all, im here to implore those reading this to ignore the insulting, kneejerk writeup that richard morton jack gives this album in the galactic ramble book. Yes the book has hundreds of rare illustrations dotted throughout its pages, as well as two sections of fullcolour plates depicting collectable lp sleeves. Galactic ramble is the most comprehensive guide ever published to british pop, rock, folk and jazz albums issued between 1963 and 1973. My name is richard morton jack, and i live in london. The only comparable work, tapestry of delights, has always been the bench mark for this type of publication and while this book remains invaluable, galactic ramble provides a more readable alternative. Galactic ramble by richard morton jack, 9781905880072, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It covers thousands of albums, from pop, rock, psych and prog to jazz, folk, blues and beyond.
Galactic ramble is a journey into british rock far beyond the beatles. Galactic ramble paperback 1 may 2009 by richard morton jack author. Buy galactic ramble by richard morton jack online at alibris. Flashback magazine edited by richard morton jack cofounder of sunbeam records and editor of the galactic ramble and endless trip books, flashback is a.
A4 in size, it features around 3000 albums arranged alphabetically, and is 550 pages long. Ten years after the first edition of galactic ramble came and went, im. The usual suspects are covered in the detail you would expect but it is the more obscure artists that really catch the eye. Discount prices on books by richard morton jack, including titles like psychedelia. Having devised their instantly recognisable sound at rehearsals, eric clapton, jack bruce and ginger baker. Edited by richard morton jack cofounder of sunbeam records and editor of the galactic ramble and endless trip books, flashback is a new magazine covering overlooked 60s and 70s music in depth, with outstanding new writing from authorities including richie unterberger, patrick lundborg, david wells and aaron milenski. This blog is a companion to my galactic ramble and endless trip books, and.
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