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Lädt ... From the Velvets to the Voidoids: A Pre-Punk History for a Post-Punk Worldvon Clinton Heylin
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Exhaustively researched and packed with unique insights, this history journeys from the punk scene's roots in the mid-1960s to the arrival of "new wave" in the early 1980s. With a cast that includes Patti Smith, Pere Ubu, Television, Blondie, the Ramones, the MC5, the Stooges, Talking Heads, and the Dead Boys, this account is the definitive story of early American punk rock. Extraordinarily balanced, it tells the story of the music's development largely through the artists' own words, while thoroughly analyzing and evaluating the music in a lucid and cogent manner. First published in 1993, this was the first book to tell the stories of these then-little-known bands; now, this edition has been updated with a new discography, including imports and bootlegs, and an afterword detailing the post-1970s history of these bands. Filled with insights from interviews with artists such as Lou Reed, Debbie Harry, David Byrne, Patti Smith, and Richard Hell, this book has long been considered one of the essential reads on rock rebellion. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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But, as I said, the experience was a rewarding one and a process I'll be sure to repeat in the future. It was a pure joy to go back and listen to a crapload of albums languishing on my shelves (and fill in the holes thanks to my BFF's inclusion of me on her Google Play account--besos, Kate!). There were so many old favorites, but it also gave me an opportunity to experience bands that somehow slipped my radar or I didn't give a chance when I was younger or ones that I didn't care for then but found I adore now (also ones I realized I just can't--so sorry, Blondie, I really tried). The context Heydin provided along with some of his opinions (usually stated as fact) also allowed me to think a little more concretely of why I like or don't like this or that album/band/style, etc.
While I enjoyed the experience, I can't say I was always thrilled with the actual book. Heydin's prose is frequently campy--at first it was cute, but it began to wear. As stated before, there were points where his opinion were equated as fact, points where he was just kind of whiny, and points where he just wanted to brag about what he's been doing (hello, "Postlude"). But you also can't expect a punk history to not be rife with bias, and these observations did prompt me to get in my own headspace about the topic at hand, so it wasn't a total loss. Another curious notion I got from this book was that Heydin REALLY wanted to write a history of the Cleveland punk scene, but didn't have enough for a whole book. I mean, it was cool to learn more about our Ohioans' contributions, but damn...when he details every last thing about what was happening in that scene (Jesus, did I need to spend that much time with Peter Laughner?), then glosses over a prominent NY band or sub-movement, then gets super sloppy with the ending, I was about ready to poke my eyes out. Reading the book in 2017, too, came with a different perspective in the over-a-decade since the publication of this revised edition, with more heavy-hitters biting the dust (I still weep for you, Lou Reed and Scott Asheton) and considering the advent of the monumental [b:Just Kids|341879|Just Kids|Patti Smith|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1259762407s/341879.jpg|332242], among other events.
In the end, this book clearly got me to think on some shit and gave me some really fun listening parties. I am stoked to re-re-read Just Kids and finally hunker down with M Train before a return trip to NY, probably do that John Doe history of LA Punk at some point, and continue on this slow read path of music histories. ( )