PWL From the Factory Floor Book

To the modern pop world Stock Aitken and Waterman (and Waterman's PWL brand) form a key link between the analogue past and the digital present of record production and writing. The label and studios produced so many pop hits in the 1980s that their name became a byword for success and perfection; that they created a template which is expertly worked today by Simon Cowell and the like is undeniable. ; ; Phil harding was a key player in the brand's success becoming an in-demand producer of hugely successful records for Kylie Rick Astley Bananarama Mel and Kim Jason Donovan Dead or Alive Pet Shop Boys Jesus Jones Erasure Depeche Mode East 17 and others. Successes and awards flowed and demand for Phil's talents was never less than high. From the Factory Floor is a detailed memoir and account of this period of his life and uniquely represents the first account of the PWL world from the outside of the core trio. ; ; Packed full of anecdotes and production details the book perfectly walks the line between gossip and insight and is a perfect fusion of fan pleasing facts and professional and technical details which will intrigue the great many record producers who aspire to the author's level of success. The book manages to blend these two sides of the music business seamlessly making it one of the most enjoyable and intriguing music reads we've seen for some time. The addition of a complete discography and a technical appendix make the book a must have for any PWL fan or completist.Read More