دنیای دیوانه: تاریخ شفاهی هنرمندان و آهنگ‌های موج نو که دهه 1980 را تعریف کردند

Mad World is a highly entertaining oral history that celebrates the New Wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song, but leads to stories of their history and place in the scene, ultimately painting a vivid picture of this colorful, idiosyncratic time. Mixtape suggestions, fashion sidebars, and quotes from famous contemporary admirers help fill out the fun. Participants include members of Duran Duran, New Order, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Adam Ant, Echo and the Bunnymen, Devo, ABC, Spandau Ballet, A Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins, and INXS. A “hugely entertaining” history of the 1980s New Wave music scene told through new interviews with its biggest artists ( Rolling Stone ). Mad World is a compelling oral history that celebrates the New Wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song and leads to stories of their history and place in the scene, ultimately painting a vivid picture of this colorful, idiosyncratic time. Mixtape suggestions, fashion sidebars, and quotes from famous contemporary admirers help fill out the fun. Participants include members of Duran Duran, New Order, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Adam Ant, Echo, and the Bunnymen, Devo, ABC, Spandau Ballet, A Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins, INXS, and more. “One addictive chapter after another.” —Rob Sheffield, author of Talking to Girls About Duran Duran “Tells the tale of some of the decade’s most unforgettable songs . . . in fascinating detail, letting the architects of these memorable records shine a light on how the sound of a generation came to be.” — The Hollywood Reporter “The new wave era is often dismissed for its one-hit wonders and silly haircuts, but [ Mad World ] examines the period with a great deal of love and reverence.” — Buzzfeed “A really informative and insightful read.” — People Adam and the Ants : "Kings of the wild frontier" Gary Numan : "Cars" Duran Duran : "Girls on film" New Order : "Blue Monday" ABC : "Poison arrow" Devo : "Whip it" Echo and the Bunnymen : "The killing moon" Spandau Ballet : "True" The Human League : "Being boiled" Heaven 17 : "Temptation" Dexys Midnight Runners : "Come on Eileen" Bow Wow Wow : "I want candy" The Waitresses : "I know what boys like" The Normal : "Warm leatherette" Kajagoogoo : "Too shy" Thomas Dolby : "She blinded me with science" The Psychedelic Furs : "Love my way" Depeche Mode : "New life" Yaz : "Only you" Kim Wilde : "Kids in America" Howard Jones : "New song" Berlin : "The Metro" A Flock of Seagulls : "I ran" Modern English : "I melt with you" Soft Cell : "Tainted love" a-ha : "Take on me" Joy Division : "Love will tear us apart" The Smiths : "How soon is now?" Tears for Fears : "Mad world" Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark : "If you leave" Ultravox : "Vienna" INXS : "Original sin" Thompson Twins : "Hold me now" Simple Minds : "Don't you (forget about me)" Animotion : "Obsession" Band Aid : "Do they know it's Christmas?" The authors provide an oral history that celebrates the New Wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with some of the most notable artists of the period. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song but leads to stories of their history and place in the scene, ultimately painting a vivid picture of this colorful, idiosyncratic time