The Holy or the Broken by Alan Light
The Holy or the Broken is the fascinating account of one of the most-performed rock songs in history, Leonard Cohens heartrending Hallelujah.
"Thoughtful and illuminating.. [Mr. Light] is a fine companion for this journey through one song’s changing fortunes." * The New York Times *
"A combination mystery tale, detective story, pop critique and sacred psalm of its own." * The Daily News *
"Brilliantly revelatory... A masterful work of critical journalism." * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *
"A deeply researched mixture of critical analysis and cultural archaeology." * Los Angeles Times *
"Keeps the pages turning... A well-constructed, consistently enlightening book, which should have Cohen devotees and music fans alike seeking out their favorite version of the song." * The Boston Globe *
"Fresh and compelling." * Entertainment Weekly *
"Reverentially details every stage in the [song's] evolution—and along the way, he reveals the compelling stories behind some of its most iconic interpretations." * The Atlantic *
"Absorbing…Eloquent... Light expertly unpacks the song's long, strange journey to ubiquity." * The Village Voice *
"A must for music fans." * Booklist (starred review) *
"A combination mystery tale, detective story, pop critique and sacred psalm of its own." * The Daily News *
"Brilliantly revelatory... A masterful work of critical journalism." * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *
"A deeply researched mixture of critical analysis and cultural archaeology." * Los Angeles Times *
"Keeps the pages turning... A well-constructed, consistently enlightening book, which should have Cohen devotees and music fans alike seeking out their favorite version of the song." * The Boston Globe *
"Fresh and compelling." * Entertainment Weekly *
"Reverentially details every stage in the [song's] evolution—and along the way, he reveals the compelling stories behind some of its most iconic interpretations." * The Atlantic *
"Absorbing…Eloquent... Light expertly unpacks the song's long, strange journey to ubiquity." * The Village Voice *
"A must for music fans." * Booklist (starred review) *
Emmy Award–winning music journalist Alan Light is the author of numerous books including The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of “Hallelujah” (which was adapted into an acclaimed documentary), as well as Let’s Go Crazy: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain and biographies of Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, and the Beastie Boys. He was the cowriter of bestselling memoirs by Gregg Allman and Peter Frampton. Alan was a senior writer at Rolling Stone and the editor-in-chief of Vibe and Spin. He contributes frequently to The New York Times, Esquire, and The Wall Street Journal, among many publications, and cohosts the podcast Sound Up! With Mark Goodman and Alan Light.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781451657852 |
| ISBN 10 | 1451657854 |
| Title | The Holy or the Broken |
| Author | Alan Light |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atria Books |
| Year published | 2016-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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