Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780739176054)

Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music, edited by Eric James Abbey and Colin Helb, is a collection of writings on music that is considered aggressive throughout the world. From local underground bands in Detroit, Michigan to bands in Puerto Rico or across Europe, this book demonstrates the importance of aggressive music in our society. While other volumes seek to denigrate or put down this type of music, Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk forces the audience to re-read and re-listen to it. This category of music includes all forms that could be considered offensive and/or move the audience to become aggressive in some way. The politics and values of punk are discussed alongside the emerging popularity of metal and extreme hardcore music. Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk is an important contribution to the newest discussions on aggressive music throughout the world.


Author: Eric James Abbey
ISBN-10: 0739176056
ISBN-13: 9780739176054
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2014
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2014 pg. 268