{"product_id":"beyond-the-riddle-laura-shenton-9781917969161","title":"Beyond The Riddle: Nik Kershaw's Radio Musicola and The Works","description":"What happens when the spotlight shifts? Following the extraordinary success of \u003cem\u003eHuman Racing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Riddle\u003c\/em\u003e, Nik Kershaw continued to craft the same intelligent, accessible pop music that had made him a household name. Yet somehow, the record-buying public had begun to look elsewhere.This unofficial and unauthorised study celebrates Kershaw's post-breakthrough albums - \u003cem\u003eRadio Musicola\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Works\u003c\/em\u003e - examining how a proven artist navigated the treacherous territory between creative evolution and commercial expectation.The book culminates in a detailed musical analysis of every track from both albums. Music scholar Laura Shenton MA LLCM DipRSL reveals the theory behind these overlooked gems - the essential ingredients that prove Kershaw's artistry was still operating at its peak.\u003cem\u003eBeyond The Riddle\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates music that transcends commercial metrics. It's about discovering hidden treasures in plain sight, the joy of songs that reveal new layers with each listen, and why true quality endures long after chart positions are forgotten. Essential reading for fans who always knew there was something special in \u003cem\u003eRadio Musicola\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Works\u003c\/em\u003e, and illuminating for anyone who appreciates the art of great pop songwriting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura Shenton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1917969163\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781917969161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Iridescent Toad Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Laura Shenton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447391760639,"sku":"9781917969161","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3ec86f2f-0f24-4ae9-9d60-3ea196342110.jpg?v=1777230798","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-the-riddle-laura-shenton-9781917969161","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}