(Redoubt)
It’s an intimidating prospect to review this collection of Carducci’s writing,
because it’s almost impossible to put the thought, focus, and passion into it
that the record label running/filmmaking/pop music theory writing veteran puts
into every essay he undertakes. Though some of the more interesting pieces here
go back to the seventies, the bulk of this is culled from his recently deceased
blog The New Vulgate, and like that
blog this collection comes to vibrant life when Carducci’s fave subjects pop
up, particularly the life, career and art of his friend David Lightbourne, and
rhis deconstruction of the way American Cinema depicts manly men, espcially in
Westerns. Of course, for many readers fave moments involve the author recalling
his days (or drawing upon that which he observed) at SST records as a behind
the scenes architect of American underground music. His championing of St.
Vitus may be my favorite piece from New
Vulgate and this book (I also loved his Chicago sports coverage, which he
wisely keeps to a minimum here). Where the book differs from the Website is in the
politics. A fearless rabblerouser, Carducci never hesitated to explore
political ideas that often clashed with the expected lefty values of the punk
rock fans that followed him. Despite essays on world politics (including an
anti-Bill Clinton period piece with a pinch too much Hillary hatin’), without
the curated links and comments that complimented the original writing on the
site Carducci has less opportunity to ruffle feathers, but that doesn’t stop
him from trying his hardest. While the author’s two previously published classic
books the contemplate and chronicle music culture are focused, important works
that everyone should read, even if they disagree with almost everything in
them, Life Against Dementia may be the best argument for Carducci as a
powerful voice in American writing..
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