Eric Benac examines each Cardiac album and side projects, like the sublime prog-folk of Sea Nymphs, the warped psychedelics of Spartley's Japs, and the twisted Brit Pop of Tim's solo album. Each song is discussed both musically and lyrically, with a photo section containing original shots from Cardiacs fans.
Pop music is a genre of music that expresses the values and beliefs of young people. It is the voice of trends in culture, from fashions to social attitudes. Pop songs are generally catchy, and often blend elements from other genres such as rock, hip-hop, country, and electronic dance music. This book will help you understand the history and origins of pop music, the key elements that make pop distinctive, and what to expect from pop music in the future. The Evolution & Cultural Influences of Music series examines the history and development of popular musical genres. Books in this series provide young readers with a greater understanding of each musical genre, and how it has contributed to and shaped American popular culture over the past half-century.
Despite his death in 1993, Zappa's estate has continued to release several albums per year of archive material. Zappa has inspired musicians from many genres - including electronic music pioneer Brian Eno, composer Bob Gluck and musical satirist 'Wierd Al' Yankovic . The first book to look at this period of Zappa's work in detail.