Wednesday, August 27, 2008

two sides of the same coin

This is rock and roll. The New York Dolls played simply; they played fast and loud. Their rock was a spectacle, rife with fanfare and showmanship. LISTEN TO VIETNAMESE BABY This too is rock and roll. Neil Young and his Harvest-era band played in a barn. They played loud, heavy music that pinned listeners with its visceral weight. LISTEN TO ALABAMA

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