Jim Irvin learnt to read by scrutinising record labels. He left school at the height of disco and punk and DJed in a biscuit factory, spent the 80s singing and touring the world with a band called Furniture and the 90s writing for Melody Maker, the Guardian and Time Out. He joined MOJO in its first months, becoming the magazine's Senior Editor. Jim Irvin lives in London, where he continues to write regularly for MOJO, Word and The Times and works as a lyricist and composer.
excellent for stashing away beside bed or toilet and dipping into
in an idle moment.
* * The Scotsman * *
A gloriously celebratory guide to the history of pop. If your
favourite album isn't listed, it probably means you've got no
taste.
* * Independent * *
a very pleasant surprise ... where it scores is in its lengthy
well-written essays on each selection and avoidance of too many of
the dreary old Usual Suspects
* * Venue * *
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