{"title":"Darrell M. McNeill","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarrell M. McNeill offers insightful explorations into culture and creativity, with a particular emphasis on music and its broader social impact. Readers can expect thoughtful narratives that delve into the nuances of artistic expression and the stories behind influential figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his engaging prose, McNeill captures the pulse of contemporary and historical arts, making his works a compelling choice for those interested in the intersections of culture, music, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-isley-brothers-33-by-darrell-m-mcneill-9798765106716","title":"The Isley Brothers' 3+3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Isley Brothers' 3+3\u003c\/em\u003e dissects The Isleys’ 50-year-old undisputed masterwork, an album that firmly established their music dynasty on a global scale, as well as heralding the boldest run of genre-defiant albums of their 67-year career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1973 watershed was their first multiplatinum release and is significant as a rare, crossover record by a Black act that struck a chord with urban, rock, and pop consumers, despite the schisms between audiences due to bias-driven media and industry marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book looks at the album from all angles: from The Isleys’ early career to their influence on rock and rollers both Black and White, from the twists and turns of having national hits without national recognition, on to their decision to form T-Neck Records and the group’s challenges navigating a music industry that racially codified music and hampered Black artists from universal acclaim and compensations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, a summation of the decades follows The Isleys' run and its ups and downs, with a fast-forward to where the group is now after 67 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244597850348,"sku":"9798765106716","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798765106716-the-isley-brothers-3-3-1.jpg?v=1788004627"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/darrell-m-mcneill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}