The Who Sell Out (33 1/3)
by John Dougan
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Author: John DouganEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-15
ISBN: 0826417434
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Continuum
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Book Review: It's all about the context, dear boy.
Summary: 5 Stars
Keith Moon might respond to the previous review by the gentleman from New York that, "It's all about the context, dear boy." Everything he found to fault in this excellent overview is precisely why you should read it.
"Sell Out" is a concept album in the truest sense of the word, and Mr. Dougan enlightens the reader to Pete Townshend's intents and the history behind it, detailing his own art school background, the history of pop art and culture along with a succinct history of pirate radio in the UK and the conditions that arose that made it necessary. As an American fan with strong Anglophile music tastes, I really appreciated the overview. And because this is a 33 1/3 title, one must expect the author to relate his personal experience of the album he has chosen; I appreciated John's period context.
Granted, the recording and marketing of "Sell Out" do take up a small portion of the overall text, but far from being glib and weightless, I found it to be packed with interesting information that has greatly enhanced my enjoyment of what is also my favourite Who album. Dougan's prose is well-written and researched. You'll find yourself plowing through it as I did. Highly recommended.
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