Blooming of Wounded Flowers -- The Bondage and Struggle of Rock

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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Wild Roses is an old book. It's unlikely that young people who love new music haven't read it. In Wild Roses, Hao Fang meticulously details the hostility of mainstream Western society toward rock music since its inception, as well as the explosive and confrontational ideology 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 Wild Roses. This is an accessible 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 involvement 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 concepts gain a clarity that mere accumulation of historical data cannot achieve, thanks to the author's detailed yet empathetic descriptions.