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Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991 by Michael Azerrad

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sunn_bleach's review against another edition

funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

Informative be damned - this book is goddamn funny. And in all the ways that befits indie rock, such as the idea that Jimmy Carter very likely touched skin cells from the Butthole Surfers. The best (only?) way to experience this book is to listen to the music while you explore each band, and man what an absolute unequivocal dive each and every chapter is with immensely readable prose told through vignettes and music.

Only problem - who the fuck cares about Beat Happening? That band ruined indie music before it got off the ground; man I cannot stand the onanism of not learning how to play your instruments and that somehow being authentic.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Drug abuse, Sexual harassment, and Cursing

Moderate: Sexual content