Friskics-Warren analyzes elements of transcendence in pop songs by approximately 30 artists, interpreting their songs and careers through many concepts, from empathy, sensuality, and antipathy to solidarity and resistance. He examines music by Van Morrison, P.M. Dawn, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Madonna, PJ Harvey, Sinead O'Connor, Moby, Nine Inch Nails, the Sex Pistols, Eminem, Johnny Cash, U2, Public Enemy, Sleater-Kinney, and Bikini Kill, among others. Friskics-Warren is a writer and editor.

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ISBN: 9780826417008
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: CROSSROAD/CONTINUUM PUB G - published 15/09/2005
Format: Hardback