Blooming Wounds: The Bondage and Resistance of Rock: The Bondage and Resistance of Rock

Author: Hao Fang
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Flowering of the Wounded Flower is an old book. It's likely that few young people who love new music haven't read it. In Flowering of the Wounded Flower, Hao Fang meticulously details the hostility of mainstream Western society toward rock music since its inception, as well as the ideological explosiveness and conflict inherent in the genre—whether related to sexuality, immorality, left-wing politics, or violent revolution. Even today, the depth and breadth of discussion in many rock music books still fall far short of those in Flowering of the Wounded Flower. This is a readable rock music theory book that explores the sociocultural significance of early rock music and examines issues that remain largely unexplored to this day. Due to its deep engagement with music, society, and academic background, it may have hindered the understanding of readers a decade ago, but it seems perfectly suited for today's audience. Based on extensive research, Hao Fang combines personal insights and passion for rock to provide Chinese rock enthusiasts with rich background information and detailed accounts of figures and events in the genre. Many ambiguous categories gain a clarity and depth that mere accumulation of historical materials cannot achieve, thanks to the author's detailed yet empathetic descriptions.