Apocalypse Jukebox : The End of the World in American Popular Music

by Edward Whitelock and David Janssen

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9781593762216

ISBN10:

1593762216

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Trade Paper

Pub. Date:

1/13/2009

Publisher(s):

Soft Skull Press

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Summary

Examines the diversity of apocalyptic influences within music, focusing in particular upon a number of influential performers, including Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, John Coltrane, Devo, R.E.M. and Green Day. In Apocalypse Jukebox, Whitelock and Janssen reveal apocalypse as a permanent and central part of the American character while establishing rock-and-roll as a true reflection of character.