the words and music of frank zappa, eBook
Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Bison Books (October 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0803260059
ISBN-13: 978-0803260054
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“One of the strengths of Lowe''s treatment is his contextualization of pop-culture references in the lyrics, explications that result in a clearer reading of Zappa''s texts. Also useful are the discography of Zappa recordings and a critical bibliographic essay on the major contributions on the life and works of Frank Zappa. Students of popular or American music will appreciate this title.”—Choice
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“The first book to move beyond the details of Zappa''s biography toward a focused treatment of his rock and pop songs. Author Kelly Lowe has left no aspect of Zappa''s work unexamined, from his role as a satirist, to his place within the genre of "progressive rock" and his importance as one of the foremost critics of American culture and society. This title also features a bibliographic essay that discusses the current state of Zappa scholarship.”—Library Media Collection
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“Author Kelly Lowe has left no aspect of Zappa''s work unexamined, from his role as a satirist of the highest order, to his place within the genre of ''progressive rock'' and his importance as one of the foremost critics of American culture and society. . . . [A] surprisingly clear perspective of his personal views is also provided, shedding light on his treatment of such topics as the falsified notion of love in popular culture, the compromising influence of money on popular music, and the concept of freedom in a systematized society.”—Free Bird Times
(Free Bird Times )
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"Kelly Lowe's The Words and Music of Frank Zappa is a smart and engaging examination of one of America's most original and confounding composers. Lowe bravely enters the labyrinth of Zappa's world with a clear head and a breezy conversational style that brings all the rich paradoxes of Zappa's work to life." - Kevin Courrier author of Dangerous Kitchen: The Subversive World of Zappa --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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