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Post by doug61 on May 7, 2023 10:42:15 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on May 7, 2023 12:29:35 GMT
Ordered it from the library
Will report back once I’ve read it 🙌🏻🤠
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Post by doug61 on May 8, 2023 13:05:54 GMT
Ordered it from the library Will report back once I’ve read it 🙌🏻🤠 I've ordered a copy, worse than smack this bloody book buying habit. You'll no doubt get to it before me. |
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Post by andyloneshark on May 8, 2023 18:27:41 GMT
...give us a full review chaps - i am tempted to buy this, too ...but yes, my book collecting is nearly as OTT as my vinyl junkie-dom!  |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on May 9, 2023 5:16:06 GMT
Dunno how long it will take my library to get me my copy but, rest assured, I'll give you a steer Andy once I get to it
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Post by andyloneshark on May 9, 2023 13:51:35 GMT
...Mr Packham seems to approve |
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Post by zeopold on May 9, 2023 14:57:38 GMT
I see Robb is now the curator of goth.
Coming next, Robb as curator of Delta Blues.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on May 10, 2023 20:09:08 GMT
...Mr Packham seems to approve Ringing endorsement 🙌🏻 |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 10, 2023 18:35:47 GMT
Just started
Very impressed so far
Well written and a compelling mix of the scholarly and the anecdotal. He’s a good writer
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 12, 2023 9:29:58 GMT
Loving this, and racing through it
You’ll know most of it already but it won’t matter
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Post by doug61 on Jun 18, 2023 15:19:35 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 18, 2023 16:55:52 GMT
I recently went to a talk by her about his book and asked her how she felt about John Robb's book. The more the merrier was her reply I have Cathi's book on order from the library so can report back at some point |
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jun 19, 2023 17:20:06 GMT
Finished this now
John Robb leaves few stones unturned in this comprehensive review of Goth. Almost anything that could be described as Goth, or Goth adjacent, seems to get a section, although there are a few omissions and he's probably put too much about some contentious artists (e.g. The Doors). The big hitters are all present and correct, often with their own chapters, or as part of a review of a regional scene (e.g. The Cure, The Birthday Party, The Sisters of Mercy, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, The Cult, The Banshees, The Damned) along with significant clubs, gigs, events.
Purists might find it frustrating but if you're more of a generalist you should find plenty to enjoy and appreciate. I already knew a fair chunk of what's contained here but also discovered some new and interesting insights, and a few new artists and albums to explore.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jul 5, 2023 20:47:10 GMT
 I’m now reading Cathy’s excellent Season Of The Witch: The Book of Goth Even better than John Rob’s enjoyable tome Our own Zeo gets a mention in the bottom line on page 207 🔥 |
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Post by zeopold on Jul 5, 2023 21:39:12 GMT
Ordered it from the library worse than smack this bloody book buying habit. I like books but I've never developed the habit of buying them cos you can get them free from the library. The library also takes them back when you've finished reading them, which helps to reduce clutter. |
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