The Recording Secrets Behind 50 Great Albums

This collection of articles will enlighten readers about the recording, engineering and songwriting techniques that helped create some of the most innovative albums, from as far back as 1967 and as recent as 2011.

Anita Awbi
  • By Anita Awbi
  • 14 Jun 2012
  • min read
This collection of articles, edited by Kylee Swenson Gordon, is taken from the archives of EQ, Electronic Musician and Remix magazines.  They will enlighten readers about the recording and songwriting techniques that helped create some of the most innovative albums, from as far back as 1967 and as recent as 2011, revealing the methodology of numerous talented artists, producers, and engineers.

Ranging from such seminal classics as Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic, and the Who's Quadrophenia to more recently recorded works by Danger Mouse, Foo Fighters, and more, the articles give you insights into the recording techniques behind the sound and the studio realm of a wide range of artists, crossing boundaries of era, genre, geography, and recording style. Examples also include Cee Lo,Outkast, Smashing Pumpkins and A Tribe Called Quest.

You'll get a wealth of behind-the-scenes secrets that show how many amazing sounds and songs were captured and constructed.  Musicians craving great tips and advice on pursuing their own musical projects - as well as fans interested in how their favourite artists made their music - will find a treasure trove of stories straight from the long respected music-production magazines that dug deep to capture all of the juicy recording details.

Published by Backbeat Books

RRP: £11.99