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Party Lines: Dance Music and the Making of Modern Britain
Party Lines: Dance Music and the Making of Modern Britain
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Jeremy Deller's Party Lines is a groundbreaking new history of UK dance music, exploring its role in the social, political, and economic shifts of modern Britain. It chronicles an ongoing conflict between the revolutionary potential of communal sound and the reactionary impulses of the British establishment, from the illicit reggae blues dances and acid-rock free festivals of the 1970s to the ecstasy-fuelled Second Summer of Love in 1988 and the increasingly corporate dance music culture of the post-Covid era.
Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
A captivating journey through the evolution of UK dance music, Party Lines delves into the rich tapestry of its past, from the illicit reggae blues dances and acid-rock free festivals of the 1970s to the ecstasy-fueled Second Summer of Love in 1988 and the increasingly corporate dance music culture of the post-Covid era. Written by acclaimed author Jeremy Deller, this groundbreaking new history explores the pivotal role that UK dance music has played in shaping the social, political, and economic landscape of modern Britain.
Spanning the Victorian moralism of the Thatcher years, the far-reaching restrictions of the Criminal Justice Act in 1994, and the resurgence of illegal raves during the Covid-19 pandemic, Party Lines charts an ongoing conflict between the revolutionary potential of communal sound and the reactionary impulses of the British establishment.
With stunning clarity and depth, this book offers a truly immersive experience into social and cultural history, providing a vital and shocking perspective on the evolution of UK dance music.
Accolades have poured in for Party Lines, with it being recognized as the Cultural Book of the Year 2023 by the Guardian, the Music Book of the Year 2023 by the Irish Times, and described as a "deep, engrossing history" by The Observer. The Sunday Times praised it as "excellent," while the Telegraph deemed it "fascinating."
In conclusion, Party Lines is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and impact of UK dance music. It is a captivating journey through time, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of this vibrant and influential genre.
Weight: 696g
Dimension: 242 x 160 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529070644
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