'An outstanding book on many different levels'
International Socialism Journal 'Ceaselessly fascinating and incredibly well researched, with a narrative voice that's simultaneously highly educated and humbly inviting'
Pop Matters 5 Stars!
Songlines 'Very readable and highly enjoyable'
Socialist Review 'A wide-ranging and punchy book'
Dan Hancox, The National 'Logical and informed, synthesising the historical and ... Read morethe theoretical with a spirit of warmth and accessibility. We need more left wing writing like this. I give only a fraction of a shit about music, and I can't put this down'
Season Butler 'This engaging, hugely readable book should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in the state of the world - and in the essential, life-affirming role music can play in changing it for the better'
Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music 'What an imaginative idea, what a terrific, exciting book, weaving together the strands of music, politics and worldwide struggles'
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown 'A thrilling trip through the dark corners and secret gardens of the music world! Dave Randall leaves no stone unturned and has produced a work of rare insight'
Maxi Jazz, lead vocalist for Faithless 'Fascinating ... A deeply intelligent look at music and society and in particular pop's tempestuous relationship with commerce. Thought provoking, readable and clever stuff'
Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music Show Less