Journal #8

COMP 2000 – Journal Entry 8

Answer the following questions about the cultural studies article, “4 Real: Authenticity, Performance, and Rock Music,” by David Pattie.

What is the writer trying to find out more about through their research (what research question guides his work)?

The whole article is about 1990s rock. The author is talking about and wants to understand better a seminal moment in 1990s rock history.

What sort of texts or sources does the author quote from to build his argument?

NME, Melody Maker, Q, Select, and Vox are listed by the author. The author also uses personal experience.

In what ways do you see others around you attempting to establish their
“authenticity”?

People around you will go the extra mile to prove that they are serious about something. While people may not cut themselves, they will otherwise make a fool of themselves if need be in order to display the authenticity of what they’re saying. A male might do something crazy to show authenticity when he is trying to court a female.