Ian Penman Reviews "The Philosophy of Modern Song"
Bob Dylan’s new book wearily indulges all the subterfuges of his style and persona.
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Bob Dylan’s new book wearily indulges all the subterfuges of his style and persona.
The Philosophy of Modern Song is an affectionate romp full of surprises; an ode to the universal appeal of music, a peak into the man himself
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