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4.0
I enjoyed Anthems We Love, which give the background of twenty-nine songs through interviews with the artist. My definition of what is considered an "anthem" is a little different than theirs, but there is a good mix of songs covered. Even for the songs I knew, in some cases I found it helpful to look up the song lyrics online as I was reading that chapter.
Some chapters resonated more than others because I'm more familiar with the song and/or the artist, but overall it's a good book. Some of my favorite stories include the backstory of God Only Knows by the Beach Boys, Walk this Way by Aerosmith, Rock and Roll All Night by Kiss, Sara Smile by Hall and Oates, and Big Love by Fleetwood Mac. The book is an interesting and easy read that music lovers will enjoy.
I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Harper Horizon. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
Some chapters resonated more than others because I'm more familiar with the song and/or the artist, but overall it's a good book. Some of my favorite stories include the backstory of God Only Knows by the Beach Boys, Walk this Way by Aerosmith, Rock and Roll All Night by Kiss, Sara Smile by Hall and Oates, and Big Love by Fleetwood Mac. The book is an interesting and easy read that music lovers will enjoy.
I received this ebook from NetGalley through the courtesy of Harper Horizon. An advance copy was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.
pen2post's review
informative
medium-paced
3.75
“An anthem is a song that transcends genres, generations and eras, to continually reach new fans over decades.”
This one is for the music lovers. It covers 29 iconic songs with interviews by Steve Baltin with the artists that brought them to life. In this book Baltin has shared some of the the behind the scenes moments related to these Anthems that shaped our lives and captured a generation. The book kicks off with My Girl by the Temptations and covers songs all the way into the early 2000s. He interviews key players on how these songs were written and the moment they knew they had something… I loved reading it and the feeling of nostalgia for some of my own favorites and my memories attached to them, as I learned their origin stories “Such is the power of song, to bring people together.” Now this book does not purport to capture the definitive final list of Anthems and I’m pretty sure that would be an impossible task, and some of the songs I had to look up (and then have that “oh yeah I know that one moment”) but from the Temptations to Fleetwood Mac to Linkin Park, there will be at least one song you know and maybe even love. If you love music then this one’s for you.
Pub Date: 25 October 2022
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Horizon publishers for helping me remember some great songs and update my playlist with this ARC.
This one is for the music lovers. It covers 29 iconic songs with interviews by Steve Baltin with the artists that brought them to life. In this book Baltin has shared some of the the behind the scenes moments related to these Anthems that shaped our lives and captured a generation. The book kicks off with My Girl by the Temptations and covers songs all the way into the early 2000s. He interviews key players on how these songs were written and the moment they knew they had something… I loved reading it and the feeling of nostalgia for some of my own favorites and my memories attached to them, as I learned their origin stories “Such is the power of song, to bring people together.” Now this book does not purport to capture the definitive final list of Anthems and I’m pretty sure that would be an impossible task, and some of the songs I had to look up (and then have that “oh yeah I know that one moment”) but from the Temptations to Fleetwood Mac to Linkin Park, there will be at least one song you know and maybe even love. If you love music then this one’s for you.
Pub Date: 25 October 2022
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Horizon publishers for helping me remember some great songs and update my playlist with this ARC.
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