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Finding God in the Devil's Music

Critical Essays on Rock and Religion

Robert McParland editor Alex DiBlasi editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:11th Jun '19

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From the rise of the American Evangelical movement to the introduction of Eastern philosophies in the West, the past century has seen major changes in the religious makeup of Western culture. As one result, musicians across the world have brought both "new" and old religious beliefs into their works.

This book investigates rock music as an expression of religious inquiry and religious devotion. Contributors to this essay collection use a variety of sources, including artist biographies, record and concert reviews, videos, personal experience, rock music forums and social media in order to investigate the relationship of rock music and religion from a number of perspectives. The essays also explore public interest in religion as a platform for expression and social critique, viewing this issue through the lens of popular rock music.

ISBN: 9781476671505

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm

Weight: 272g

197 pages