Beat Box: A Drum Machine Obsession - Attack Magazine

Beat Box: A Drum Machine Obsession is a visually striking coffee table book that chronicles Joe Mansfield's extensive drum machine collection. While the photographs are captivating, the book falls short in providing comprehensive insights into the significance of these machines. Greg Scarth notes the brevity of the text accompanying the images, leaving readers craving more depth and context. Despite interviews with notable figures like Roger Linn, the book misses the mark in offering new insights or thorough explanations of iconic units like the Roland TR-808. Though it captures Mansfield's passion, the lack of detailed historical context makes it feel like a missed opportunity.

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