Simon Reynolds
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Known for Morrissey & The Smiths writings / interviews.
Notably, Morrissey in 1988 regarding Viva Hate.
He compiled his work in: "Bring The Noise: 20 Years Of Writing About Hip Rock And Hip Hop" (2009 UK / 2011 US).
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Simon Reynolds (born 19 June 1963) is an English music journalist and author who began his professional career on the staff of Melody Maker in the mid-1980s. He has since gone on to freelance and publish a number of full-length books on music and popular culture, ranging from historical tomes on rave music, glam rock, and the post-punk era to critical works such as Retromania: Pop Culture's Addiction to Its Own Past (2011).He has contributed to Spin, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Village Voice, The Guardian, The Wire, Pitchfork, and others.