The Long-Player Goodbye
(Author) Travis ElboroughFor nearly 60 years, since the arrival of the long-playing record in 1948, the album has provided the soundtrack to our lives. Our record collections, even if they're on CD, or these days, an iPod, are personal treasure, revealing our loves, errors of jugdement and lapses in taste. Self-confessed music obsessive, Travis Elborough, explores the way in which particular albums are deeply embedded in cultural history, revered as works of art or so ubiqitous as to be almost invisible. But in the age of the iPod, when we can download an infinite number of single tracks and need never listen to a whole album ever again, does the concept of an album still mean anything? THE LONG-PLAYER GOODBYE is a brilliant piece of popular history and a celebration of the joy of records. If you've ever had a favourite album, you'll love Travis Elborough's warm and witty take on how vinyl changed our world.
Travis Elborough
Travis Elborough is a British author and cultural commentator known for his engaging and insightful exploration of urban history, architecture, and popular culture. His most notable works include "The Bus We Loved: London's Affair with the Routemaster" and "The Long-Player Goodbye: The Album from Vinyl to iPod and Back Again." Elborough's writing style is characterized by a deep appreciation for the quirks and idiosyncrasies of everyday life, as well as a talent for weaving together historical anecdotes and personal reflections. His contributions to literature have helped to shine a light on the overlooked aspects of modern society and have inspired readers to see the world around them in a new light. Elborough's most famous work is "The Bus We Loved," which delves into the cultural significance of London's iconic red buses and their impact on the city's identity.
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