Reaktion Books

Wiseman-Trowse analyses what [Nick Drake's] Englishness consists of: the sense of wistfulness and melancholy, the strain of romanticism, and the pastoral landscapes evoked by his melodies and... — The Independent More…

Doyle extracts meaning from narrative without simply going through the lyrics. Rather, he offers what he calls 'historically informed rock criticism' careful descriptions of the social, political,... — The Times More…

Berry's perspective on the controversy (still) surrounding the composer is clear-eyed, empathetic, and pleasingly free of polemics of its own. . . . Berry's survey of the individual works is... — BBC Music Magazine More…

There's some very perceptive writing on the influence the Who had on the wider scene. . . . Essential reading for anyone who's ever loved the Who, or wants an insight into the Sixties' music... — Louder Than War More…