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More copies of this ISBNPatti Smith's Horsesby Phillip Shaw
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Described as the perfect fusion of poetry and garage band rock and roll (the original concept was rock and Rimbaud), Horses belongs as much to the world of literary and cultural criticism as it does to the realm of musicology. While Horses pays homage to the record's origins in the nascent New York punk scene, the book's core lies in a detailed analysis of Patti Smith's lyrics and includes discussions of lyrical preoccupations: love, sex, gender, death, dreams, god, metamorphosis, intoxication, apocalypse and transcendence. Philip shaw demonstrates how Horses transformed the possibilities of both poetry and rock music; and how it achieved nothing less than a complete and systematic derangement of the senses. Book News Annotation:Continuum's 33 1/3 series documents the stories surrounding the
creation of some of rock's most memorable albums from the perspective
of industry insiders, such as musicians and music scholars. Shaw (U.
of Leicester, UK), who also plays guitar in the band Alberteen,
discusses the making of Patti Smith's stunning debut, Horses, in late
1975. Shaw emphasizes Smith's unique and singular vision, which was
drastically different from her female rock contemporaries. Shaw also
discusses the early poetry of Smith, and her life before she released
this famous and influential album. This should be an exciting read
for rock music aficionados and fans of Patti Smith.
Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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