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

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

3.0

I think lovers of songwriting/pop music are the target audience. The book attempts light biography on Cohen and Buckley, but the writing is most satisfying when discussing the nuts and bolts of the song. I would definitely say that Light's analysis will make an impact next time I hear the song. I think the book makes a strong argument (perhaps accidentally) that the song is due for a long break from popular culture.