Straight Edge A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History - Softcover

Rettman, Tony; CIV

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193595024X ISBN 13: 9781935950240

Publisher: Bazillion Points, 2017

Synopsis

The clean and positive straight edge hardcore punk movement took hold and prospered during the 1980s, earning a position as one of the most durable yet chronically misunderstood music subcultures. Straight edge created its own sound and visual style, went on to embrace vegetarianism, and later saw the rise of a militant fringe. As the 'don't drink, don't smoke' message spread from Washington, D.C., to Boston, California, New York City, and, eventually, the world, adherents struggled to define the fundamental ideals and limits of what may be the ultimate youth movement.

About this title

About the Author

Tony Rettman is the author of NYHC: New York Hardcore 19801990 and Why Be Something That Youre Not: Detroit Hardcore 19791985. His writing has appeared in The Village Voice, The Guardian, The Wire, Red Bull Music Academy Daily, and many other print and online outlets. He has provided liner notes for releases by the Circle Jerks, Warzone, the Crumbsuckers, and Beyond, and he hosted the Green Room Radio podcast. In the late 1980s, he coedited the fanzine Common Sense, in which he interviewed the likes of Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Chain of Strength, Insted, No for an Answer, and many other straight edge hardcore bands. Rettman resides on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife, two cats, and an inoperative hot tub.

From the Inside Flap

Straight edge isnt something I take lightlythats why Im thirty years into it. I still dont need a drink to get loose or wild. I dont need drugs to feel comfortable, or to fit in. Straight edge gives me strength to deal with things head on, with no buffers, crutches, or masks. I have no clouded judgments or excuses to hide behind; just brutal clear-headed reality. I guess that might be why I come off like an asshole sometimes, with little patience for bullshit...but Im not perfect.Anthony CIV Civorelli

Edition details

• Publisher: Bazillion Points
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193595024X
• ISBN 13: 9781935950240
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384