Steven Hyden Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Steven Hyden

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

Steven Hyden

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