Steven Hyden Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Steven Hyden is a music critic, author, and podcast host. The Ween Of American Rock Critics. Author of five books. Currently writing about BORN IN THE USA. @uproxx culture critic. Host of podcasts living and Dead.

Hellfire: The Jerry Lee Lewis Story
Nick Tosches
RIP Jerry Lee Lewis. Genuine rocker, genuine mad man, genuine monster, genuine genius. So many examples of all four but I’m thinking now of the opening scene from Nick Tosches’ brilliant bio HELLFIRE, in which Jerry Lee tries to murder Elvis Presley. https://t.co/48PEAhilFn
Paperback, 1998
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Cinema: The Archaeology of Film and the Memory of a Century
Jean-Luc Godard
RIP Jean-Luc Godard. One of the greats. Seeing his run of 60s films was mind-blowing for me. What Dylan was to music at that time JLG was to film. So many great movies but I have a soft spot of CONTEMPT. True “[chef’s kiss] Cinema!” stuff. https://t.co/Cq8zmfMUQa
Hardcover, 2000
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Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements
Bob Mehr
In the middle of re-reading this classic by my pal @BobMehr via the audiobook (read brilliantly by Paul's sister Mary Lucia) and I'm convinced that it's probably the best rock book of the 21st century so far.
Paperback, 2017
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Renegades: Born in the USA
Barack Obama
Hey, I'm writing a book about Bruce Springsteen and the album BORN IN THE USA! It's a critical deep dive on one of the 1st LPs I ever loved, as well as Bruce's overall career and the trajectory of rock music (and America!) since 1984. Out in 2024 for the LP's 40th anniversary! https://t.co/KFQ7ZZDJTQ
Hardcover, 2021
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The Philosophy of Modern Song
Bob Dylan
In my monthly wrap up column I wrote about Weyes Blood, Gold Dust, Muna, the late great Mimi Parker, and the dumb reviews that Dylan's THE PHILOSOPHY OF MODERN SONG has received. https://t.co/GA7MgttObY
Hardcover, 2022
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Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood
Mark Harris
I recently (finally) read one of the greatest film books ever, PICTURES AT A REVOLUTION by @MarkHarrisNYC, which among other things gave me a real appreciation for Sidney Poitier's career. Can't recommend the book (or IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT) enough. RIP. https://twitter.com/jessehawken/status/1479468510313160706
Paperback, 2009
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The White Album
Joan Didion
RIP Joan Didion. Reading THE WHITE ALBUM years ago blew my mind. Her dispatch from the making of The Doors’ WAITING FOR THE SUN is one of the all-time great pieces of rock journalism. https://t.co/KUZqa1TVtP
Paperback, 2009
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Sing Backwards and Weep: A Memoir
Mark Lanegan
Also, for those who haven't read it: Mark Lanegan's recent memoir SING BACKWARDS AND WEEP has at least one "holy shit!" moment on every page.
Paperback, 2021
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Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation
Steven Hyden
Hey, my book is coming out in about three months. And now my publisher has a special offer: You can preorder LONG ROAD right now from any retailer to receive instant access to chapter one of the book. Learn more here: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/steven-hyden/long-road/9780306826429/#PREORDER
Hardcover, 2022
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Pitchfork
J. Andrew Thomas
Rob's SKY BLUE SKY review for Pitchfork is a foundational text of dad rock discourse which you can read about (coughs conspicuously) in my book TWILIGHT OF THE GODS. https://t.co/mpchKGNm8E
Paperback, 2018
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