spin alternative record guide musical reference book compiled american music magazine spin published edited rock critic magazine editor chief time book features essays reviews number prominent critics albums artists genres considered relevant alternative music movement contributors consulted book include robert_christgau spin alternative record guide published sell particularly received mixed reaction reviewers quality relevance contributors writing praised editors concept alternative music seen ill defined nonetheless inspired number future music critics helped revive career 1960s folk artist entry book helped renew interest music time publication content scope spanning pages essays music critics recording artists bands involved developed alternative music movement book artist entry accompanied discography albums rated score book editors critic spin editor chief consulted journalists wrote complete discography reviews artist entries accompanied song lyrics album artwork alternative term rock bands outside mainstream spin alternative record guide covers approximately artists variety genres considered relevant alternative music development include 1970s punk rock 1980s college rock 1990s indie rock noise music reggae electronic new wave heavy metal disco alternative country hip hop avant garde jazz artists associated classic rock covered mainstream pop artists given entries including madonna non rock artists reviewed book include jazz composer country singer songwriter singer marks said book meant suggestive comprehensive alternative music introductory essay alternative rock alternative written explains alternative music category principles built discomfort culture marks consulted number artists record lists interspersed book alternative albums list appendix ranking self titled debut album number reception impact edition published october book compiled spin having edited book pursuit phd hold accepted job offer magazine marked beginning career rock critic book sell entry 1960s folk artist written helped renew interest music according new_york_times led substantial interest record labels alternative music scene helping revive career contemporary review recommended public academic libraries said offers complete artists ranging book reviews superior length scope argued guide fills gap literature modern music time alternative developed presence marketing popular music new_york magazine called edited comprehensive look crazy stuff kids listening days enthusiastic review critic impressed accuracy artist entries quality contributors reviews found idea alternative ill defined recommended comprehensive alternative billboard magazine critical book calling writing biased organization said essay outdated vague defining alternative rock contributors artists usually covered spin relevant artists omitted place additions american pop culture critic later cited favorite books saying fear print probably favorite music book time publication doubt year passed didn robert_christgau contributed book wrote music guides encyclopedia books consulted useful exceptions felt writing contributors sheffield hand said retrospect book list best albums hipper tastes included pitchfork list staff favorite music books contributing writer said book writers critics time important figures music journalism outline alternative sensibility recognizing connecting music disparate genres inclusive open minded survey defined left pretty oriented rock includes according number young readers pursued music criticism book far greater copies sold editor bought book published said consumer guide years influence future critics book cited guitarist source music education growing having found time published entries different people heard john sort internet presence
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