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Can't Slow Down
- How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year
- De: Michaelangelo Matos
- Narrado por: Michaelangelo Matos, Corey Carthew
- Duración: 16 h y 46 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 16
Can't Slow Down is the definitive portrait of the exploding world of mid-80s pop and the time it defined, from Cold War anxiety to the home-computer revolution. The story of that thrilling, turbulent time, an era when Top 40 radio was both the leading edge of popular culture and a moral battleground, has never been told with the full detail it deserves - until now.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Walk down memory lane
- De Mel_t en 03-21-21
- Can't Slow Down
- How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year
- De: Michaelangelo Matos
- Narrado por: Michaelangelo Matos, Corey Carthew
Interesting, but needed a better editor
Revisado: 05-30-21
Overall I enjoyed this look at the mid 80's music scene. The problem is that there is seemingly no band that the author doesn't cover. Everyone from Michael Jackson to Husker Du gets their turn in the spotlight. It all runs together after a time and the narrative suffers as a result. I think it would have been better to use a framing device like Live Aid or the USA for Africa and Band Aid sessions and then jump back and profile the acts that came together, followed by an epilogue. Having said that, it's still an interesting listen. I learned quite a bit about the era. The narrator does a good job keeping the ear engaged - he reminds me a bit of Casey Kasem, which seems appropriate given the (mostly) top 40 subject matter. I recommend purchasing, but don't try to stream through in a few sessions. Spread your listening out over several weeks and I think you'll enjoy it more.
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