Rarely has a book felt so timely. The subject of nazis, fascism, and general far-right awfulness is always going to raise heckles. These are dangerous waters to wade into. Author Rachel fearlessly and skillfully takes the bull by the horns, taking musicians—many mainstream and beloved—to task over their flirtations with nazi imagery. No icon is safe, as Rachel tackles commonly used nonsense arguments like “they like the fashion, not the politics,” “they’re fascinated by the history but don’t subscribe to it,” and “they just wanted to upset old people.” There’s also a great foreword by folkie activist Billy Bragg. A brilliant book!
(hardcover) $29.95
