Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399174966 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sanitized by the surgeon general AKA head beelzebub in charge lol B. Potrykus Unfortunately this book does not live up to the witch hype or teach you to cast witch spells also there is NO WAND included and it is v irresponsible because there is no mention of charging your crystals under the full moon. I am not sure but I am thinking the FDA has something to do with this?? The surgeon . A Fasinating and Fun Read James Hauge This book provides a very intelligent and well researched perspective on how mysticism and ancient mythologies inspired some of the greatest rock musicians, and how that enhanced the experience for us as listeners and fans. He takes no sides and promotes no ideologies here, but clearly shows how this aspect . Begging To Differ--Avoid and Save Your Dosh! Debra L. Stoehr Sorry, but I cannot join in the big kudos you see in the other reviews. There's an AWFUL lot of padding in this book and not a lot of 'meat'. The intro and first portion of the book read "the occult affected rock and roll" over and over and over again, but reworded each time. It reminded me of how newspaper
His recent essays and reviews have appeared in NewYorker,The Times Literary Supplement, Boing Boing, The Believer, and The Quietus. . Peter Bebergal writes widely on the speculative and slightly fringe. He is the author of Too Much to Dream: A Psychedelic American Boyhood
This epic cultural and historical odyssey unearths the full influence of occult traditions on rock and roll -- from the Beatles to Black Sabbath -- and shows how the marriage between mysticism and music changed our world.From the hoodoo-inspired sounds of Elvis Presley to the Eastern odysseys of George Harrison, from the dark dalliances of Led Zeppelin to the Masonic imagery of today’s hip-hop scene, the occult has long breathed life into rock and hip-hop—and, indeed, esoteric and supernatural traditions are a key ingredient behind the emergence and development of rock and roll. With vivid storytelling and laser-sharp analysis, writer and critic Peter Bebergal illuminates this web of influences to produce the definitive work on how the occult shaped -- and saved -- popular music.As Bebergal explains, occult and mystical ideals gave rock and roll its heart and purpose, making rock into more than just backbeat music, but into a cultural revolution of political, spiritual, sexual, and social liberation.
The world they hoped to change was a dangerous mess. Now, half a century later…”--Robert Fripp “Unfussy but thoroughly documented…establishes the occult as a phenomenon above and beyond its debatable status of mere fad in the history of contemporary music.”--Ralph Elawani, Exclaim! “Anyone seeking shocking tales of demonic rock’n’roll would be best served looking elsewhere, but for someone interested in the interplay between music, culture and spirituality, Season Of The Witch is a revelatory and fascinating grimoire.” --Record Collector“A must-read for anyone who prefers their music loud, riff-driven, and loaded with lyrics about Satan, wizards, and mystical quests.” --Cheryl