Presenting a remarkable selection of songs ranging from vintage rock 'n'roll to today's electronic dance music, this book analyzes in fine deta il the writing and recording techniques behind 100 selected singles and album cuts to see exactly what makes a great track great. Whether you'rea musician looking for inspiration or creative tips, or a music lover w ho wants to get the most from your record collection, Inside Classic Rock Tracks is a unique combination of critical appreciation and hands-on insight. Readers will discover exactly how different sounds withinsongs are achieved, and the various ways engineers throughout the histo ry of popular music have arranged and recorded them. Analyzes music fromthe worlds of funk, folk rock, surf, blues, disco, country, hard rock, Britpop, R&B, reggae, psychedelic rock, punk, Motown, techno and more.