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Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock by Harris

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Condition
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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Publication Date
2004-10-13
Pages
464
ISBN
9780306813672

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Hachette Books
ISBN-10
030681367X
ISBN-13
9780306813672
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038279324

Product Key Features

Book Title
Britpop! : Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Popular Culture, Genres & Styles / Rock, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Author
John Harris
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
23.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-280570
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
781.660941/09049
Synopsis
Beginning in 1994 and closing in the first months of 1998, the UK passed through a cultural moment as distinct and as celebrated as any since the war. Founded on rock music, celebrity, boom-time economics, and fleeting political optimism, this was "Cool Britannia." Records sold in the millions, a new celebrity elite emerged, and Tony Blair's Labour Party found itself returned to government. Drawing on interviews from all the major bands including Oasis, Blur, Elastica, and Suede, and from music journalists, record executives, and those close to government, Britpop! charts the rise and fall of the Britpop moment. In this wonderfully engaging, page-turning narrative, John Harris, currently the hottest young music journalist in the UK, argues that the high point of British music's cultural impact also signaled its effective demise. After all, if rock stars were now friends of government, how could they continue to matter?"Cool Britannia was an empty promise that was bound to end in tears. John Harris captures the moment when New Labour, desperately wanting to seem hip, invited Britpop into Downing Street. Irresistible."-Billy Bragg, Beginning in 1994 and closing in the first months of 1998, the UK passed through a cultural moment as distinct and as celebrated as any since the war. Founded on rock music, celebrity, boom-time economics, and fleeting political optimism, this was "Cool Britannia." Records sold in the millions, a new celebrity elite emerged, and Tony Blair's Labour Party found itself returned to government. Drawing on interviews from all the major bands including Oasis, Blur, Elastica, and Suede, and from music journalists, record executives, and those close to government, Britpop charts the rise and fall of the Britpop moment. In this wonderfully engaging, page-turning narrative, John Harris, currently the hottest young music journalist in the UK, argues that the high point of British music's cultural impact also signaled its effective demise. After all, if rock stars were now friends of government, how could they continue to matter? "Cool Britannia was an empty promise that was bound to end in tears. John Harris captures the moment when New Labour, desperately wanting to seem hip, invited Britpop into Downing Street. Irresistible." -Billy Bragg
LC Classification Number
ML3534.6.G7H37 2004

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  • by lamint_26
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    Britpop redux.

    Concise, well-researched, and very readable.

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