Neil Young (Kill Your Idols)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (920 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1560252650 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Alexis Petridis includes full biographical information and a complete discography as he explores the influence of Young on everybody from Sonic Youth and Ron Sexsmith to Nirvana.. Neil Young provides a concise, well-researched view into the career of this rock and roll giant. For more than 30 years, Neil Young's fans have appreciated his individualistic stance, his unique sound, and his determination never to take the easy route
Refreshing A Customer I'm happy to say this is not a typically gushing fan bio. Young is often applauded for his consistancy when he is compared to his contemporaries, perhaps because his most highly regarded work is spread out over a long period of time. Fans often forget that between "Tonight's the Night" and "Rust Never Sleeps" Mr. Young did in fact record "American Stars 'n Bars," that for every "Ragged Glory" there's a "Broken Arrow." Petridis is a harsh critic who does not praise a Neil Young album sim. Daniel Bethel said Should be used more as a Neil Young Companion. This book is, as has been already stated by the other reviews, concise and to the point. The part that really interested me is the disassembly of each track and each album, not so much giving an interpretation (which is inevitable sometimes) but rather information about the song, and the situation from which the album was birthed. I take this book everywhere I go because of its small size and an easy reference if I'm listening to a song and want to know more about it (even if, at times,. "Short yet worthwhile" according to A Customer. The book is kind of thin - much of it is taken up with photos and discography. That being said, I quite enjoyed theopening section where Neil's start in the music biz is laid out.It's very clear that Neil wasn't an instant success and thatearly on a willingness to hang in there despite setbacks as well as a happenchance intro to a future CSNY member were key.One humorous error is the reference to an Honorary Music Doctorate awarded to Neil by Lockheed University in Thunder Bay.Sounds li
Each profile is under 150 pages and consists of three sections: "The Story," "The Music," and (often the most compelling section) "The Legacy." Quoth Quantick in his insightful closing: "People were inspired by The Clash not for what they actually achieved, but for what The Clash thought they might achieve." Much like Cliff Notes for frustrating music careers, these pocket-sized biographies contain indexes but no bibliographies. From Library Journal Because the subjects of the publisher's "Kill Your Idols" series are