Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive Sounds in Contemporary Music

ISBN 10: 0739176056 / ISBN 13: 9780739176054

Published by Lexington Books, 2014

In English. Seller Inventory # ria9780739176054_new

Synopsis:

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.

About the Authors: Nelson Varas-Díaz is professor of global and sociocultural studies at Florida International University.

Ingrid E. Castro is professor of sociology and chair of the Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Brian Cogan (Brooklyn, NY) is an associate professor in the Department of Communications at Molloy College in Long Island, New York. He is the author, co-author, and co-editor of numerous books, articles, and anthologies on popular culture, music, and the media. He is the co-author of Everything I Ever Needed to Know About _____________* I Learned from Monty Python. He is not one to be trifled with.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Hardcore, Punk, and Other Junk: Aggressive ...
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New