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Forty Years of History, Thirty Seconds of Joy

His analysis of four recent love lyrics as encoded cries of social uncertainty and isolation--the kind of interpretive leap that leaves many popular culture scholars flat on their ass with a twisted ankle--isn't just convincing, it's wrenching.

You can find the article in the following print publication:

• Barnes & Noble Review (July 13, 2009)

The article is available on the publisher's website:

• http://bnreview.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Rock-Roll/Forty-Years-of-History-Thirty-Seconds-of-Joy/ba-p/1184.