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Title: Any Old Way You Choose It by Robert Christgau ISBN: 0815410417 Publisher: Cooper Square Press Pub. Date: 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5
Rating: 5
Summary: Too Long Out of Print
Comment: This review is based on the original printing of this book, which came out in 1973. I don't know how long it's been out of print since then, but it was too long. The articles reprinted herein cover the late 60s to mid-70s, beginning with the Monterey Pop Festival and finishing with the New York Dolls, with the Beatles, Dylan, Elvis, Chuck Berry, The Byrds, The Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Alice Cooper, Stevie Wonder and many many others in between. These were some of Christgau's first rock writings, back when he was still developing his singular style, and as such might make this book a little easier introduction to someone encountering him for the first time. Christgau's been accused of being overly academic and big-word-loving, which is only true about a third of the time and which I personally don't mind. I'm one of the sorts who doesn't mind working a little for their pleasure, and if I have to reread a passage (or hit the dictionary) I'm more than happy to do so - like rewatching a favorite Kubrick or Lynch film, I get something new each time. Of course, he ain't for everybody. I've trusted him to make the majority of my record-buying decisions for over 15 years now and he's never disappointed me, but you might be another story. I'd recommend that if you have any curiosity about the fella you should check out his monthly Consumer Guide column in the Village Voice to see if your tastes are in the same ballpark. Or, if you're one of those truly enlightened folks who like great writing even if they don't always disagree with the opinions expressed, I'd definitely say give this book a try.
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Title: Grown Up All Wrong: 75 Great Rock and Pop Artists from Vaudeville to Techno by Robert Christgau ISBN: 0674003829 Publisher: Harvard Univ Pr Pub. Date: 2000 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s by Robert Christgau ISBN: 0312245602 Publisher: Griffin Trade Paperback Pub. Date: 15 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Rock Albums of the '70s: A Critical Guide by Robert Christgau ISBN: 0306804093 Publisher: DaCapo Press Pub. Date: 1990 List Price(USD): $17.50 |
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Title: Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung by Lester Bangs, Greil Marcus ISBN: 0679720456 Publisher: Vintage Books Pub. Date: 1988 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title:Bob Dylan Live 1975 (The Bootleg Series Volume 5) ASIN: B00006NT3H Publisher: Sony Pub. Date: 26 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $14.99 |
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