BELMAR, N.J., May 13, 2011 — In the latter half of 2010, music journalist Gary Wien reviewed over 2,200 CDs by New Jersey artists released between the years 2001-2010. He listened to the good, the bad, and the very ugly yet somehow remained a music fan through it all. His picks for the top 100 albums of the decade are revealed in the upcoming book, “Are You Listening?”
“While New Jersey has seen its ugliest sides dominate the reality TV world in recent years, music is what the state should really be known for,” said the author. “New Jersey has played a major role in the country’s musical history from jazz to rock and roll and everything in between. This book shows that history continues to be written.”
“Are You Listening?” represents a diverse look at New Jersey’s rich rock and roll scene. Artists span from all parts of the Garden State including the music scenes of Asbury Park, New Brunswick, Hoboken, Trenton, and Jersey City. Popular national artists like Bruce Springsteen, My Chemical Romance, and The Gaslight Anthem are featured alongside independent singer-songwriters like Keith Monacchio, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Anthony D’Amato. Genres range from the folk of John Gorka to the indie rock of Titus Andronicus; from the Americana of Brian Molnar & the Naked Hearts to the punk of The Bouncing Souls; and from the Beatlesque pop of Fountains of Wayne to the post-hardcore of Thursday.
http://www.ereleases.com/pr/jerseys-albums-decade-featured-picture-book-51325
Subject: N.J.’s Best Albums of the Decade Featured in New Picture Book 
Fri May 13, 2011 10:09 am