Wednesday, January 04, 2017

The Work Of Art In The Age Of Mechanical Reproduction


"Even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: its presence in time and space, its unique existence at the place where it happens to be"

"... the sphere of authenticity lies outside the technical..."

"The uniqueness of a work of art is inseparable from its being embedded in the fabric of tradition."

Walter Benjamin, "The Work of Art in the Age of Reproduction" (1935)


Public Enemy - "Security Of The First World" (from It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back) [released June 28, 1988]



My Bloody Valentine - "Instrumental" (from extra 7" with Isn't Anything) [released November 21, 1988]



Sinead O'Connor - "I Am Stretched On Your Grave" (from I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got) [released March 20, 1990]



Madonna - "Justify My Love" (from The Immaculate Collection) [released October 30, 1990]



Asher D - "Still Kickin'" (from Still Kickin') [released 1991]



Enigma - "Mea Culpa Part II (Orthodox Mix)" (from MCMXC a.D.) [released 1991]


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