Blooming of Wounded Flowers: The Bondage and Resistance of Rock

Author: Hao Fang
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Flowering of Wounded Flowers is an old book. It is unlikely that young people who love new music have not read it. In Flowering of Wounded Flowers, Hao Fang meticulously details the hostility of mainstream Western society toward rock music since its inception, as well as the ideological explosiveness and conflict it embodies—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 Flowering of Wounded Flowers. This is a relatively accessible rock music theory book that touches on the sociocultural significance of early rock music and explores issues that have yet to be thoroughly examined. 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 music to provide Chinese rock enthusiasts with rich background information and detailed accounts of people and events related to rock. Many ambiguous categories gain a clarity that mere accumulation of historical materials cannot achieve through the author's detailed and empathetic descriptions.