More than any moment in human history, our daily lives are scored and imprinted by music. It follows us while bicycling, taking walks, on a train ride and at home on stereos or music.
In “Play This Book Loud,” Joe Bonomo investigates why music is such an essential part of our lives and how it enriches and fastens itself to our very beings.
This book tunes in to many voices, from mainstream bands to obscure artists, from Lydia Loveless to DJ Shadow, from the Detroit Cobras to Green Day, from psychedelic rock to careful orchestrations. Song by song, Bonomo moves between zones of listening, turned on while wearing headphones or watching a band in a club. With the heart of a fan and a generous ear, he enthusiastically examines why music and music fans matter so deeply, exploring our urge for sonic existence.
