Evan Eisenberg's The Recording Angel: Music, Records, and Cutlure presents an insightful philosophical look at how the history of recording music has transformed our culture. Not merely a look at the history of the industry, Eisenberg examines the various ways recorded music affects us, both on a macro and micro level, and the ways it has been used throughout history. Essential reading on music and the recording industry. Yale University Press, revised edition, 2005.