Accidental revolution : the story of grunge / Kyle Anderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, Kyle, 1982-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alternative rock music--History and criticism.

Alternative rock music.

Physical Description:

229 pages ; 21 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2007.

Summary:

Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Hole, and Alice in Chains are the names that come to mind when we talk about grunge. But never before has there been a complete history of the grunge with razor-sharp critical analysis-until now. Grunge, a style of music that wed classic-rock riffs with punk ethos, was the musical movement that defined the nineties and left an indelible mark on the music scene at large. But how did this musical phenomenon emerge from the Seattle underground to become a universal beacon of despair for millions of restless kids around the globe, and why did it resonate with so many disenchanted outsiders?

Kyle Anderson answers these questions and more, examining the connection between grunge and punk, how Kurt Cobain's disdain for Axl Rose propelled Nirvana to instant success, the singer who officially killed of grunge with his trite lyrics and pseudogrunge attitude, and the band that ripped off Pearl Jam, made millions of dollars by selling out to the media, and went on to become the most hated band ever. Accidental Revolution is an essential guide to the triumphs and defeats of a musical revolution and its unforgettable icons.

Contents:

Introduction: Just What the Hell is this Stuff, Anyway? 1

Chapter 1 The Early Years 10

Chapter 2 Green River 23

Chapter 3 Mother Love Bone 38

Chapter 4 Nirvana 45

Chapter 5 Pearl Jam 65

Chapter 6 Heroin 87

Chapter 7 Grunge on Film 98

Chapter 8 Soundgarden 111

Chapter 9 Outsiders and Wannabes 128

Chapter 10 April 1994 146

Epilogue: The Never and the Now 163

Appendix The Great Grunge Discography 181.

ISBN:

9780312358198

0312358199

OCLC:

85862441

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