Reviews
A Flood Magazin e Book of the Year 2023 A Blitzed Magazine Book of 2022 A Classic Po p 'Editor's Choice' Book of 2022 Evans' meticulous research is synthesised into a lively and informative narrative that finally grants the genre the respect that it deserves" Classic Pop 5* "Meticulously researched . . . this book is essential." SPIN "A thorough, well-executed delight for fans of the electronic music genre and puts together all the pieces of information together. . . in the correct sequence, with myths dissolved and facts confirmed." We Are Cult "Highly anticipated. . . as a book which dissects the 'golden age' of British music between 1977-1983, it's a must-read." Electronic Sound "[It] would have been a great read if it had only listed the achievements of the inventors and creators, but Evans has combined his authoritative research with his genuine passion for the records themselves." Outside Left , 4**** "A scroll of chronological, interwoven but often disparate stories featuring every purveyor of synthpop you can possibly think of. . . a must-read." Record Collector , 4**** "Cleverly combines impressive research with an effortless and enjoyable readability, and is surely destined to become the definitive final word on this subject." The Afterword "It's the way that Evans weaves and knits these familiar names into such a rich and enormous tapestry that makes the book stand out . . . Highly recommended." Louder Than War "A comprehensive and highly readable overview of a once-future" MOJO, 4**** "Highly entertaining and obsessively brilliant. Required reading for all lovers of intelligent electronic pop music." Martyn Ware (The Human League, British Electric Foundation, Heaven 17) "Like going down a blissful rabbit hole into the electronic music revolution." Rusty Egan (Visage) "Fascinating and insightful. An essential read." Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure) "The definitive history of electronic pop. Thoroughly enjoyable and fascinating" Andy Bell (Erasure) "
