Rip it Up and Start Again Post-punk 1978-84
Rip it Up and Start Again Post-punk 1978-84 by Simon Reynolds, published by Faber & Faber in 2006, offers an in-depth exploration of the post-punk music scene from 1978 to 1984. This edition spans 577 pages and is presented in English. The book examines the evolution of music following the punk movement, highlighting how various bands sought to continue the revolution initiated by punk, amidst a backdrop of political and social change.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of anecdotes and insights that capture the urgency and idealism of the era. The narrative delves into the vibrant musical landscape, showcasing the adventurous spirit of post-punk bands and their connections to the tumultuous events of the time. With a focus on the arts and music, this book serves as a comprehensive account of a transformative period in popular music history, filled with charismatic figures and innovative sounds.
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Punk revitalized rock in the mid-Seventies, but the movement soon degenerated into self-parody. Rip It Up and Start Again is the first book-length celebration of what happened next: post-punk bands who dedicated themselves to fulfilling punk’s unfinished musical revolution. 1978-1984 rivals the sixties for the sheer amount of fabulous music created, the spirit of adventure and possibility that infused it, and the way the sounds felt inextricably connected to the political and social turbulence of the day. Simon Reynolds, acclaimed author of Energy Flash, recreates a time of tremendous urgency and idealism in pop music. Packed with anecdote and insight, populated by charismatic and maverick characters, Rip It Up And Start Again stands as one of the most inspired and inspiring books on popular music ever written.
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