Liberation Through Hearing

My entry point to rave culture nearly 30 years ago was through XL Recordings, so this book is really close to my heart. The opening few chapters are really a trip down memory lane for me. Was amazed to discover I have the exact same hand-written white label that was pictured too. This is a goldmine of education, entertainment and inspiration. For about 10 years I didn’t really pay much attention to XL, as musically my attention was elsewhere (in electronic music) so I’m discovering some of the records released during this period (as well as loads of other great music) for the first time thanks to this book. It’s almost making me want to get back in the studio and start writing again. Most fascinating though is how from it’s humble beginnings in rave culture, XL became the springboard for unleashing Adele to the world and how the dynamic between the artist, the label and Richard himself helped change the lives of everyone involved immeasurably. I finished this in a couple of days. Couldn’t put it down.

If you love music you will love this book!

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