It's his take on post-punk - PIL, Gang Of Four, Devo, Talking Heads etc - much better than Energy Flash, less pretentious and much more thoughtful. Mind you, I thought Reynolds was spot on about drugs and hardcore
-----Original Message----- From: Simon Vrebos [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 September 2005 17:53 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: (313) Simon Reynolds "Rip It Up And Start Again" Excuse me, but I didn't understand what this book is about. I'm a bit slow, y'know. Is it a book about music? And is it the same Simon Reynolds who wrote Energy Flash in which he keeps going on and on and on and on and on about drugs and drugs and hardcore and other bad music and drugs and... :s Greets ##################################################################################### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. #####################################################################################
