Overview
A detailed history of protest music, a genre that defined the twentieth century. According to Lynskey, the foundational work of this genre was "Strange Fruit," which Billie Holiday first performed in 1939. In this song, denouncing and quality meet in an ignominious situation. Pete Seegen, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan were pioneers of careers that would relieve REM, U2, and Bruce Springsteen. Because, at a certain point, popular music and denounces seemed inseparable. Lynskey addresses this relationship by describing the social movement that relied on the music to spread his message. Reviews
"British music critic Dorian Lynskey offers a completely absorbing look at 33 songs, spanning seven decades and hailing from five continents...Comprehensive and beautifully written." —Booklist, starred review, on the English-language editionAuthor Biography
Dorian Lynskey is a musical critic and writes for The Guardian. He has collaborated with publications such as Big Issue's, Q, Word, Spin, The Observer, Empire and Blender. He is considered to be one of the most influential and prestigious music journalists in the UK.
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