Ali
I was of mixed opinions as I started Hit Girls. While I was of high school and college age during the Aughts, I was never much of a pop music person. I knew most of these artists more from their cultural impact and tabloid coverage than their music.
Although a bit fangirly for me at times, Princiotti does a good job of detailing the production of the music covered here and the timely elements involved. What I enjoyed most was her examination of how the artists in question changed both the music industry and the nature of celebrity in America.
It’s a worthwhile read for anyone who came of age in the Aughts and/or is a fan of any of these artists. You will no doubt spend hours watching videos on YouTube as a result (because I did).
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine (Random House) for the opportunity to read and review.
I was of mixed opinions as I started Hit Girls. While I was of high school and college age during the Aughts, I was never much of a pop music person. I knew most of these artists more from their cultural impact and tabloid coverage than their music.
Although a bit fangirly for me at times, Princiotti does a good job of detailing the production of the music covered here and the timely elements involved. What I enjoyed most was her examination of how the artists in question changed both the music industry and the nature of celebrity in America.
It’s a worthwhile read for anyone who came of age in the Aughts and/or is a fan of any of these artists. You will no doubt spend hours watching videos on YouTube as a result (because I did).
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine (Random House) for the opportunity to read and review.