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Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years (The Great Albums) by Sean Egan [Hardcover]
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| Management number | 253810883 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$29.60 | Model Number | 253810883 | ||
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Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of rock history with "Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years." This richly illustrated hardcover delves deep into the creation, enduring legacy, and profound cultural impact of one of rock music's most iconic albums. Authored by veteran rock historian Sean Egan, this book offers fans and scholars an in-depth exploration of the Eagles and their landmark 1976 release, "Hotel California." Featuring over 200 photographs and images, including rare studio, stage, and on-the-road shots, alongside band memorabilia, Egan provides a fresh analysis of the album's tumultuous recording sessions, its anthemic songs, and the complex L.A./desert-state rock scene of the era.
Key Features:
- Explores the tumultuous recording sessions at Record Plant (LA) and Criteria Studios (Miami).
- Analyzes generational anthems like "New Kid in Town," "Life in the Fast Lane," and the title track.
- Examines the excesses, contradictions, and internal fractures of the band and the surrounding rock scene.
- Discusses the album's 50th-year legacy and its continued relevance for new generations.
- Presented in a giftable slipcased hardcover format.
Specifications:
- Author: Sean Egan
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Page Count: 176 pages
- Dimensions: 26.42 x 3.05 x 26.92 cm
- Weight: 1.03 kg
- Publisher: Motorbooks
- Publication Date: September 10, 2026
- Part of Series: The Great Albums
"Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years" is an essential addition for enthusiasts of 1970s rock, offering a detailed glimpse into one of music's most revered albums and a reading experience that blends music history with pop-culture myth-making. This volume is part of "The Great Albums" series, which features authoritative explorations of rock's most groundbreaking records, beautifully packaged for fans.
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