Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978-1984
by Simon Reynolds
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Author: Simon ReynoldsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
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Published: 2006-02-17
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: Great for the newbie - frustrating for the fans...
Summary: 4 Stars
It's hard to find fault with one of the few documents of post-punk's history. The book is essential reading if you want to learn about the music and how critics have tried to write it off for more than 20 years. The problem with the book is in the details - how do you write about post-punk and gloss over a band like The Sound (one mention)? Quite possibly one of the most loved bands from that era. Also, no Comsat Angels or Chameleons, let alone any mention of cult acts Lowlife (Cocteau Twins) or Sad Lovers and Giants. Some of these bands might seem like mere blips on the radar, but their importance to the current scene grows every year. Otherwise, I still found tons of information that was new to me and more reasons than ever to believe that after the original British invasion, this was the 2nd greatest time for music ever!
P.S. Buy the UK version of the book - better cover, more pages, pictures - better in every way.
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