If postmodernism is useful, then it’s not as a theory in itself, but as an approach to other theories, perhaps typified by a degree of quasi-existential self-realization, a certain incredulity to meta-narratives (be they social, religious, cultural, philosophical, or economical), and a desire and ability to draw holistic links between seemingly disparate elements. Anything goes, as long as one is sensible. Of course postmodernism is rarely seen in this manner these days, and is more often a misunderstood, abused, and unfairly maligned mismatch of separatist ironies, highbrow conceits, and obfuscatory linguistic tricks designed to scare away the unwary outsider…–Nick Southhall, introducing Top Ten Post-Rock Albums, on Stylus (alas no more).
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