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The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of

The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of "Hallelujah"

by Alan Light (Author)

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    Paperback 2016

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Synopsis

Praised as brilliantly revelatory...a masterful work of critical journalism (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), The Holy or the Broken is the fascinating account of one of the most-performed rock songs in history-Leonard Cohen's heartrending Hallelujah.

How did one obscure song become an international anthem for human triumph and tragedy, a song each successive generation seems to feel they have discovered and claimed as uniquely their own? Celebrated music journalist Alan Light follows the improbable journey of Hallelujah straight to the heart of popular culture.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: Atria
Published: 01 Dec 2016
ISBN 10: 1451657854
ISBN 13: 9781451657852

Media Reviews
Thoughtful and illuminating... [Mr. Light] is a fine companion for this journey through one song's changing fortunes. * The New York Times *
A combination mystery tale, detective story, pop critique and sacred psalm of its own. * The Daily News *
Brilliantly revelatory... A masterful work of critical journalism. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *
A deeply researched mixture of critical analysis and cultural archaeology. * Los Angeles Times *
Keeps the pages turning... A well-constructed, consistently enlightening book, which should have Cohen devotees and music fans alike seeking out their favorite version of the song. * The Boston Globe *
Fresh and compelling. * Entertainment Weekly *
Reverentially details every stage in the [song's] evolution-and along the way, he reveals the compelling stories behind some of its most iconic interpretations. * The Atlantic *
Absorbing...Eloquent... Light expertly unpacks the song's long, strange journey to ubiquity. * The Village Voice *
A must for music fans. * Booklist (starred review) *
Author Bio
Alan Light has been one of America's leading music journalists for the past twenty years. Light was a senior editor at Rolling Stone, founding music editor and editor-in-chief of Vibe, and editor-in-chief of Spin Magazine. He is also author of The Skills to Pay the Bills, an oral history of the Beastie Boys.