Bücher von Laura Shenton

During the year of the band's tenth anniversary, Jethro Tull released the successful studio album, Heavy Horses. Laura Shenton offers an in-depth perspective from a range of angles including how the album came to be, how it was presented and received at the time (live as well as on record), and what it means in terms of Jethro Tull's legacy today.

Santa forgot to put up the tree!Only the penguins can help him now!This book will delight young readers in its celebration of friendship and teamwork.

Christmas is coming and the circus is in town. Come and join Christmas Unicorn on an exciting adventure.With cheerful characters in a colourful world, this book will delight young readers in its quirky approach to the holiday season.

They say the dragon is angry. They say he will breathe fire all over you and eat you for breakfast.The trouble with rumours is that too many people are all too ready to believe them. This story will delight young readers as it shows them the advantages of keeping an open mind and not believing everything they''re told.

For The Stranglers, 1977 was a vital year. Not quite punk and often at odds with audiences and the music press alike, their approach was such that nothing could stop them. With two commercially and musically strong albums, the story is comprehensively documented with immense detail through vintage interviews and reviews in abundance.

Arguably one of the most divisive albums in Deep Purple's history. But with four fifths of the classic MKII line-up at the helm and a desire to recapture the live feeling in the studio, that had been a hallmark of their seventies' albums, was it really the worst Deep Purple album as some fans claim?

Sandwiched between In Rock and Machine Head, it is hardly surprising that Deep Purple's 1971 album, Fireball, is so often overlooked in comparison. Yet, it is an essential album - both in terms of how it documents Deep Purple's progression as a band and in terms of what it offers overall musically.

The previous two albums had been met with a mixed critical reception. Minstrel In The Gallery is the product of a band who kept going and weren't afraid to explore - abundant in innovative musical ideas and insightful lyrics. This is an in-depth perspective on how it was received at the time and what it means in terms of Tull's legacy today.

When Kate Bush shot to fame in 1978, her public image was of a sweet young woman who sang about Cathy out on the windy moors. Charming, inoffensive and not challenging. With The Dreaming released in 1982, all of that changed. It is an album that some critics loved to hate - and that's why it matters.

Released in 1978, This Year's Model was Elvis Costello's second album and his first with The Attractions. Abundant in clever songwriting that often-made bold observational statements (even about the music industry itself!), This Year's Model grabbed the attention of both UK and US audiences.

In 1998, Follow The Leader saw Korn's success and notoriety accelerate exponentially. With constant demand for the singles, 'Got The Life' and 'Freak On A Leash' on MTV, Korn exceeded their own expectations. For both the band and their fans, this was the start of something exciting, albeit turbulent.

In many ways, Pictures At An Exhibition is ELP's underdog - so much so that there was uncertainty surrounding whether or not it was going to be released at all! And yet, despite the band's uncertainties, it is now vital - both in terms of ELP's history and in the wider sense of how it bridged a gap between rock and classical music.

Stormbringer was a pivotal album. Blending a range of styles across heavy rock, funk and soul, it is a very unique Deep Purple album and there is a lot to be said about the story behind it. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Deep Purple's legacy today.

Kate Bush's debut propelled her to fame & a phenomenal career. With the iconic 'Wuthering Heights', the young Kate captured people's imagination with her original songwriting style & of course, her unique voice. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Kate Bush's legacy today.

A single song LP, unusual even by so-called prog rock standards at the time. Even though Ian Anderson joked that it was intended as "a bit of a spoof", it's remembered as a masterpiece nearly 50 years on. An in-depth perspective on how the album came to be, how it was presented & received & what it means in terms of Jethro Tull's legacy today.

Hailing from Los Angeles, Sparks relocated to England in 1973. The following year saw the release of their two career-defining albums -Kimono My House and Propaganda. With detailed research this book takes us on a phenomenal journey through 1974 - the year that saw Sparks go from an obscure, underground album to chart stars.