Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991
by Michael Azerrad
Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 by Michael Azerrad holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 10.6K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 522 pages.
About Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991
This is the never-before-told story of the musical revolution that happened right under the nose of the Reagan Eighties--when a small but sprawling network of bands, labels, fanzines, radio stations, and other subversives reenergized American rock with punk rock's do-it-yourself credo and created music that was deeply personal, often brilliant, always challenging, and immensely influential. This sweeping chronicle of music, politics, drugs, fear, loathing, and faith has been recognized as an indie rock classic in its own right. Among the bands profiled: Mission of Burma, Butthole Surfers, The Minutemen, Sonic Youth, Black Flag, Big Black, Hüsker Dü, Fugazi, Minor Threat, Mudhoney, The Replacements, Beat Happening, and Dinosaur Jr.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Azerrad |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 522 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Music, Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,562 |
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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 is categorized as Music, Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 10.6K reader ratings, Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 has 522 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 was written by Michael Azerrad. It was first published in 2001.
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The ISBN-13 for Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991 is 9780316787540.0.
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