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

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

Alan Light

288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

nonfiction biography history music informative reflective medium-paced
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“A venerated creator. An adored, tragic interpreter. An uncomplicated, memorable melody. Ambiguous, evocative words. Faith and uncertainty. Pain and pleasure.” Today, “Hallelujah” is one of the most-performed rock songs in history. It has become a...

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informative 100%
reflective 62%
hopeful 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

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fast 33%

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