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Summary: This book is bad on many levels
Review: First it is obvious why it is out of print--it hasn't been updated since 1983. I bought it at amazon (used) and really regret it. I am reseaching punk music and wanted a good view of the LA and SF scenes. This book has way too many pictures (a few great pictures--most are dull) and the text is written in a journalistic style that seems too close to the subject. Hardcore includes the quality bands on the scene but also focus on bands that have no influence on music and even fans of punk music has never heard of. Don't be tempted to get this--I am saving you from this hell!
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Summary: Great if you want an overview of CA punk
Review: From the perspective of a researcher I could maybe see how this book could be disagreeable, but for those interested in an overview of the bands & the scenes it's fine. The book doesn't get philosophically deep about any one band in particular or CA punk in general, but it does outline a lotta info for those who aren't already familiar (more LA than SF)....It's pretty linear and conversational. The pictures are teriffic. Too bad there's no index, though.
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Summary: Great if you want an overview of CA punk
Review: From the perspective of a researcher I could maybe see how this book could be disagreeable, but for those interested in an overview of the bands & the scenes it's fine. The book doesn't get philosophically deep about any one band in particular or CA punk in general, but it does outline a lotta info for those who aren't already familiar (more LA than SF)....It's pretty linear and conversational. The pictures are teriffic. Too bad there's no index, though.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: the book hasn't been updated since 1983 -- for the reason that it's written by and about a past scene. the lack of objectivity makes it a worthwhile read. what do you want, a punk rock textbook? buy this -- it's hard to find.
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Summary: lots of bands you may never have heard of
Review: the book hasn't been updated since 1983 -- for the reason that it's written by and about a past scene. the lack of objectivity makes it a worthwhile read. what do you want, a punk rock textbook? buy this -- it's hard to find.
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Summary: Grab One If You Find One!!
Review: This is definitely one of the best of the punk books. Written in 1983, the photos are wonderful, the text informative - this was clearly done by people who were part of the scene back then, who knew and understood what was going on. Unfortunately, it's out of print - so if you find one, you're very lucky!
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: Yeah, I agree with the guy below. What do you want, a textbook? This was written AT THE TIME and has been in my collection since 83. If you are lucky enough to find a copy somewhere, GRAB IT! I mean, why go through all the revisionist history that is pumped out nowadays when you can read an actual document from the place and time?
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