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Unknown Pleasures is the book Joy Division fans have been waiting for

and the joyous onslaught of a hundred guitars is finally realized

”—Los Angeles Times

Seemingly granted 'classic album' status within days of its release in 1997

Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation brit pop truncheoned by police at anDaydream Nation is the kind of gorgeous monstrosity (born of extremes, rife with difficulties, and mythic in proportion) that can crush the will of the most resilient, well intentioned listener if the necessary preparations haven't been made. Matthew Stearns explores the album from a range of angles, including a track by track analysis and a look at the historical and cultural context within which the album was made. Featuring a foreword by Lee