The Best Music Books of All Time

Mike said The definitive book on what the NYC music scene was like in the Strokes era.

Mike said Heartbreak and mixtapes go hand in hand. Rob's memoir is about the power of music has in healing and why mixtapes were an essential art form.

Mike said Everything anyone would want to know about the punk scene.

Mike said Icon

Mike said A beautiful quest for a guy's vinyl past...with stunning results.

Mike said It's a coffee table book but not -- such a fun look at one a hip-hop game changer.

Mike said Shea is the best

Mike said Super long but Bruce opens up here in ways you'll never read or hear elsewhere.

Mike said Sure, it's about Jeff Tweedy and Wilco. But also the midwest and growing up with insecurity and a life-long struggle with anxiety.

Mike said A fascinating look at the gender dynamics Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon dealt with throughout her life

Mike said The OG Klosterman often is forgotten — but this is essential Klosterman IMO

Mike said Come for the story of Patti, get mesmerized by the beautiful prose

Mike said The GOAT on his GOAT life