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Hartley's oddball theory is a refreshing, albeit abstract, new perspective on the way we look at pop artists and their work over time. While the subjects he puts in the Advanced Genius category are certainly subjectively chosen (as he will admit), the principles and guidelines that are used to define them as such are strangely poignant. We typically see artists' careers as having an arc where a peak of productivity and inspiration is reached only to be inevitably followed by creative decline. This notion as all-encompassing is clearly and convincingly challenged here. The author unfolds the idea with natural flow and a strong sense of humor while setting the stage for future exploration of the topic.


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The Advanced Genius Theory Are They Out of Their Minds or Ahead of Their Time? Jason Hartley Chuck Klosterman 9781439102367 Books Reviews

Man, oh man. How to begin? This book is GREAT food for thought. If you're reading it, chances are you're a music nerd and already have highly formed opinions of musicians and what their best vs. worst stuff is. This book will shatter half of your thoughts on ANYTHING you've ever thought before about what qualifies as an artistic genius. (You won't believe half of it, and it will piss you off, but honestly...that was half the fun). I doubt there will ever be a rock bio (for lack of a better genre) that will challenge your thoughts on what you thought you knew was true.

Why did I give it 4 stars instead of 5? Parts of it seemed inconsistent. I get that this is one man who is sharing his opinion that he and his friend have put a ton of thought into over the years and not something that's "scientific", but nonetheless I had trouble keeping up at times. Everytime I thought I understood what Advanced Genius Theory was and what the patterns were, I'd read something that contradicted itself. Perhaps I need to read it again to keep up, but I also think I'm a touch smarter than the average bear so I don't know. Either or, many points seemed like he was grasping at straws-if nothing else.

And the section on the most advanced Beatle...I am still pseudo surprised by the order. Myself and another music freak discussed the possiblities at length before I read that chapter and we were both wrong on most of the ladder rankings. Again, the rules seem to not be consistent at times, but I don't disagree with the general idea (even if I'm not sure I actually do agree...yet).

It's a good read...read it!
This book totally gerrymanders that ambiguous line between clever and stupid. Until Jason Hartley, I was unconvinced that anything could --simultaneously and equally-- be both. plus,I laughed my ass off.
This book was quite entertaining. The entire principle is interesting and I find myself thinking about it every now and then. While reading the book I found myself wanting to go for a beer with the author and argue some points that he got wrong. Guess that shows its engaging.
great.
Brother loved it for xmas
It's a little confusing the way has the authorship here. This is NOT a Chuck Klosterman book. Chuck writes the forward--and it's darn good--but some other guy writes the rest of this. It's fairly interesting, but nowhere near as entertaining as Chuck is, so Chuck fans, take note.
If your patience with circular arguments and fine points of theorizing is short, you might pass this one by. The reasoning is solid, as far as reasoning goes, but...It's a bit much. Advancement Theory--who's more of a genius than who--is still just an arbitrary judgement, after all. I'm 20% through it and I've lost interest, due to the limited scope so far. But then maybe I'm too overt to appreciate this work properly...?
I'll admit to buying this book primarily due to the Chuck Klosterman foreword but it quickly stood out on its own merit. In describing it to a friend I explained the experience of reading it was like having one of those late night inane arguments with a group of friends about nothing and everything. Your passions are fueled up higher than they should be, you find yourself arguing both sides of a point, you take ardent stands on topics you don't think you've every thought about prior and you're left exhausted and invigorated. Only in this case, instead of you and a group of friends (and beers) it's just you and the written words.

This has become an heirloom of sorts among a cadre of my brightest friends - passed around accompanied by admonitions to finish it quickly so the "live" debates can begin.

At times you will be infuriated, at times grateful for having your long-mocked opinions validated, and at times confused - but at all times happy that you decided to buy this book. Bravo.
Hartley's oddball theory is a refreshing, albeit abstract, new perspective on the way we look at pop artists and their work over time. While the subjects he puts in the Advanced Genius category are certainly subjectively chosen (as he will admit), the principles and guidelines that are used to define them as such are strangely poignant. We typically see artists' careers as having an arc where a peak of productivity and inspiration is reached only to be inevitably followed by creative decline. This notion as all-encompassing is clearly and convincingly challenged here. The author unfolds the idea with natural flow and a strong sense of humor while setting the stage for future exploration of the topic.