Each guide is broken down by artist and provides biographical information with a comprehensive list of recordings. Specific albums are reviewed and suggested for purchase along with a list of rarities.

Each book comes complete with photos, a CD sampler and an extensive resource index listing related books, magazines, radio stations and websites, Truly a wealth of information laid out in a cohesive format at a fantastic price.

Providing an extended overview of the "easy listening" genere with a buyer's guide to all the big name singers and groups, MusicHound Lounge includes imately 500 artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Ella Fitzgerald. You'll also find comprehensive coverage of the new wave of lounge performers like Man' or Astraman? and the Squirrel Nut Zippers.