FARGO ROCK CITY; A METAL ODYSSEY IN RURAL NORTH DAKOTA

Halfway between memoir, essay, and anthropological study, Fargo Rock City is a hilarious book that chronicles the rise and fall of heavy metal and some of the most popular bands of the '80s and '90s (Guns N' Roses, Poison, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Metallica, and many others) while simultaneously recreating the author's youthful experiences as an unrepentant metal fan. Born in Wyndmere, North Dakota, a place where cows outnumber people and where the usual topics of conversation revolve around harvest time, the proper care of livestock, and the secrets of tractor repair, Fargo Rock City may not seem like the most conducive environment for wholeheartedly embracing rock and roll. However, there was a time in music history when the power of metal was simply unstoppable, and even the frozen wastelands of North Dakota vibrated to the rhythm of KISS and Mötley Crüe. Klosterman, hailed as "one of North America's leading cultural critics" by Entertainment Weekly and as "the new Hunter S. Thompson" by People magazine, humorously and impeccably dissects the history and basic features of the genre, revealing all its glories and miseries.

"You can't write better or with more grace about American popular culture. If you love rock 'n' roll, you'll adore Fargo Rock City." —Stephen King

“Klosterman writes beautifully, and his book isn’t just about heavy metal bands, but about how we feel about music and experience culture today. You have to read it.” —David Byrne

“The best music book that has ever made me spend a single penny on new records; a rare bargain. But whether you take the bait and decide to re-evaluate the work of Ratt, Poison, Def Leppard, and other bands of that ilk, or not, Klosterman’s confessions will give you a glimpse into your lonely, dreamy teenage heart.” —Jonathan Lethem

“A magnificent book for many reasons: it’s an act of cultural courage, a compelling argument for why this noisy music was important to a whole generation, and a delightful attack on the pretensions of all the stale critics who hated it.” —The New York Times Book Review

• Paperback. 352 pages.
• 14 x 21.5 cm.
• Author: Chuck Klosterman
• Ed: espop editions.