A new stage adaptation of one of Pratchetts best-selling novelsThe Monstrous Regiment in question is made up of a vampire (reformed and off the blood; thank you); a troll; Igor (who is only too happy to sew you a new leg if you arent too particular about previous ownership); a collection of misfits and a young woman discovers that a pair of socks shoved down her pants is a good way to open up doors in a mans army."One of the funniest English authors alive" (Independent)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An informative but strange journeyBy Daniel M. ConleyIf you pick up this book hoping to find out how and why The Beatles destroyed rock n roll. be warned -- it takes Elijah Ward 260 pages of buildup to reach a four paragraph conclusion. In truth. the books title is a tease. Its an interesting history (or more accurately. meandering travelogue) through 20th century American pop music. There are fascinating facts along the way. including a worthwhile examination of how jazz was born and evolved. But this is not an anti-Beatles polemic. In fact. Wald has nothing interesting or new to say about the Fab Four. And his conclusion is arguable too -- if The Beatles signaled a complete break between white and black styles of music. how do we account for the 1980s. when genres seemed to move closer together and pop was resurgent?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Riveting!By Carl DietzI love this book. It is a critical revelation of the reasons we dont know what we think we know about how popular music became what it is and what it no longer is. It continuously entertains while educating. and I understand more about the then and the now than I think any other work could help me personally to understand. Even as I write this review. I realize that it isnt helpful. so just read the damn book! Read it!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. misleading title. great readBy michaelbgupA wonderful romp through the twentieth century. particularly the early twentieth century. As an avid social dancer myself. reading about the interplay between dancing and pop music was fascinating. A terrific read.The recent pop history (post 1970) gets a bit name drop intensive. And Walds thematic exploration seems weaker for that period.Still. the first chapters for a jazz and swing dance fan like myself were amazing. eye opening.
