But for now, the compilation of anthologies that showcase the complexity of women's music history may be creating a to

ehold that can shake off the trendiness of "women in rock."

"I think it is a constantly recycled trend, like what we just saw with Lilith Fair and people saying 'female singer-songwriters are making a comeback,' " says Garr. "You do get the feeling 'when are we going to get past this this?' "I do think, though, that each time we go through one of these periods, more and more people on all sides - musicians, writers, record label folks - begin to say 'this is kind of ridiculous. Women have been in rock for ages, have had hit records for ages... why is this new?'"

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