Apple Music Releases Best 100 Album Collection Book With Luxury Touch
JAKARTA - Apple Music turned the list of "100 Best Albums" into a luxury collection book that can now beautify your shelf. In early 2024, Apple first introduced this list through the Apple Music app, sparking exciting debate among music enthusiasts. Now, the list comes in an exclusive physical form.
The book, entitled Apple Music: 100 Best Albums, weighs 8 pounds and is equipped with a luxurious design, including a linen cover, edge of a gold-plated page, and an acrylic box. Each copy is given a unique number, making it a historic part of the music world. This book is sold by Assouline.
Apple Music also involves Zane Lowe, a well-known figure in the music industry, to write an introduction. Lowe talks about selected albums and why they deserve to be remembered. According to him, great albums are not just a collection of songs, but are part of life stories, symbolizing love, trauma, happiness, and revolution.
The book also features views from musicians and important figures in the music industry, such as Pharrell Williams, Maren Morris, and Charli XCX. Apple really wants to make this book a musical art celebration, not just a list of the best songs.
The album list is curated by a panel of experts at Apple Music as well as a number of artists. They chose albums that had a major impact on music and culture, with a variety of genres ranging from rock, hip-hop, jazz, to electronics. The book has 208 pages and 97 illustrations, including high-resolution images from album covers, iconic photos, and special artworks.
With a limited print of only 1,500 copies and a price of 450 US dollars (IDR 7.5 million), this book is a rare item. For music fans who have a vinyl collection or deep memories of their favorite album, this book is an invaluable analogous experience.