I had not read the book nor seen the movie before, but I must say that I find The Commitments to be a refreshing change of pace. Don’t get me wrong, I was really into the other readings that we did, learning about how bands got together and rose to fame (even if Cohn was a bit…harsh.) But reading a story, getting a first-hand look, really puts the idea of a band coming together into a new perspective. This is probably one of those books that I feel really flies by, and it certainly does entertain, while at the same time getting at the core of music that we so often discuss.
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