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The Modern Lovers´ The Modern Lovers
Sean L. Maloney
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Description for The Modern Lovers´ The Modern Lovers
Paperback. One of the only books written on the Modern Lovers and the only book written that puts the band and its music in a cultural context Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVGU; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 122 x 165 x 2. Weight in Grams: 146.
From the War on Hippies to the Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, the story of Modern Lovers is a high octane tale of Brutalist architecture, rock 'n' roll ambition and the struggle for identity in a changing world. One of punk rock's foundational documents, the archetype for indie obsession and all but disowned by its author, The Modern Lovers was an album doomed by its own coolness from day one. Powered by the two-chord wonder Roadrunner and its proclamation that I'm in love with rock 'n' roll, The Modern Lovers is the essential document of ... Read more
From the War on Hippies to the Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, the story of Modern Lovers is a high octane tale of Brutalist architecture, rock 'n' roll ambition and the struggle for identity in a changing world. One of punk rock's foundational documents, the archetype for indie obsession and all but disowned by its author, The Modern Lovers was an album doomed by its own coolness from day one. Powered by the two-chord wonder Roadrunner and its proclamation that I'm in love with rock 'n' roll, The Modern Lovers is the essential document of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
33 1/3
Condition
New
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781501322181
SKU
V9781501322181
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About Sean L. Maloney
Sean L. Maloney is a Boston-based, Nashville-trained music critic and arts journalist. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe, Nashville Scene and New York Magazine. He enjoys surfing, Sun Ra and Situationist cinema but isn't afraid to dig a Top 40 tune if it's got a hip beat.
Reviews for The Modern Lovers´ The Modern Lovers
[Maloney] gives us concise, incredibly perceptive examinations of each song in turn that fans will devour ... A sensitive portrayal of knowing outsiderdom that steers clear of cliche and enriches the album in question.
Record Collector
[33 1/3] has been flying the flag for quality, book-length music criticism and commentary for some time now ... This book is ... Read more
Record Collector
[33 1/3] has been flying the flag for quality, book-length music criticism and commentary for some time now ... This book is ... Read more