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decadent_and_depraved's review
2.0
As always, Mark's writing is superb and honest. Reading through Mark's work one thing became very clear. He cared a lot. You can feel it in this work, too. The problem is, I was not invested in any of the topics. I haven't consumed a lot of the media Mark discussed, but I have this lingering feeling that even if I had, there wouldn't have been much for me to enjoy in Mark's analysis. In my opinion, only the first 3 essays are worth a while, and the rest of it is just downhill from there.
nycterisberna's review against another edition
4.0
Imposible no asombrarse del genio de Mark Fisher y lamentar que ya no esté. Trataré de leer todo lo que me falta que haya escrito. Me pasa que sus textos son bellos, hay belleza en cómo plantea sus argumentos e ideas, desde que la izquierda no ha podido aprovechar la alegría de la música disco, sobre la memoria (la amnesia anterógrada como la condición posmoderna), el resentimiento y la música y cómo se refleja la lucha de clases. Brillante como siempre.
lucasmiller's review
5.0
I often shy away from cultural criticism because I'm usually so unfamiliar with the music, films, or texts that are being written about. I really appreciate Fisher's ability to make a reader feel like it is worth finishing an essay about an album they have never listened to without ever talking down to them.
There is an inclusiveness and openness to Fisher's writing which is really extraordinary considering how intellectually rigorous the essays are.
The most common criticism is that the bulk of this book is only very lightly editing entries from the K-Punk blog. I came to Fisher late, and never read K-Punk when he was posting, which makes me thankful for a collection that is as focused as this as an introduction to Fisher's cultural criticism.
The reference points are all very British. This was exciting in and of its self, and has really encouraged me to experience the pieces on multiple levels, seeking out the cultural objects Fisher discusses. Anyone with an interest in left politics, British culture, or historical/cultural memory should put this on their to read list as soon as possible.
There is an inclusiveness and openness to Fisher's writing which is really extraordinary considering how intellectually rigorous the essays are.
The most common criticism is that the bulk of this book is only very lightly editing entries from the K-Punk blog. I came to Fisher late, and never read K-Punk when he was posting, which makes me thankful for a collection that is as focused as this as an introduction to Fisher's cultural criticism.
The reference points are all very British. This was exciting in and of its self, and has really encouraged me to experience the pieces on multiple levels, seeking out the cultural objects Fisher discusses. Anyone with an interest in left politics, British culture, or historical/cultural memory should put this on their to read list as soon as possible.
lcd_poundsystem's review
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.75