The first collection of criticism by a living female rock critic

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201 pages

English language

Published Dec. 24, 2015

ISBN:
978-0-9831863-3-5
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OCLC Number:
889168962

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Not merely a selection of two decades of Hopper's most engaging, thoughtful, and humorous writing, this book documents the last 20 years of American music making and the shifting landscape of music consumption.

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So good. Scathing but joyful. As a feminist who considers rock music an important part of my life, I found this to be essential reading. I started with the material on some familiar/favorite artists (hello, Superchunk) and then moved on from there. In addition to conveying a thoughtful (and for me very educational) appreciation of some great artists/albums/performances, the book provides an incisive look at some seriously toxic aspects of our culture. Even the Afterword, on its own, is infuriating, entertaining and inspiring.

Subjects

  • Rock music
  • Music Journalism
  • History and criticism
  • Collections