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Discover the fascinating story behind the grunge music revolution with **Everybody Loves Our Town**. This **brand new** 2017 edition, published by Faber, delves into the **Seattle sound** that transformed the music landscape in the early '90s. With its 608 pages, this compelling narrative chronicles the fusion of punk rock and heavy metal that defined an era, featuring insights from influential pioneers like **Nirvana**, **Pearl Jam**, **Soundgarden**, and the legendary **Melvins**.
Mark Yarm takes you on a journey through the rise of grunge, marked by the seismic impact of Nirvana’s hit single, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ which catapulted the genre into mainstream consciousness. As you read, you’ll uncover the stories behind the iconic labels, such as **Sub Pop**, that nurtured these stars and shaped the grunge movement. This book captures not just the success, but also the personal and societal factors that led to the tragic events surrounding icons like Kurt Cobain and the subsequent decline of the genre in the late ’90s.
An essential read for music lovers and cultural historians alike, **Everybody Loves Our Town** offers a 360-degree perspective on grunge—a must-have for those looking to understand its **lasting influence on rock music** and popular culture. Grab your copy now and relive the unforgettable moments of a generation!
**Delivery Information:** Fast shipping directly to your door, ensuring you receive your book promptly and in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571249879
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 608
Description:
Grunge, also known as the 'Seattle sound', is the sludgy fusion of punk rock and heavy metal that emerged from the Pacific Northwest in the early part of the 1980s. But it was the unexpected, seemingly overnight success of Nirvana's single 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' in the fall of 1991, that made grunge a household word and launched an American music movement on par with punk and hip-hop.
Twenty years later, Mark Yarm captures that era in the words of those at the forefront of the movement (and the music's lesser-known champions). Everybody Loves Our Town will tell the whole story: the founding of originators like Soundgarden and the Melvins, the early successes of Seattle's Sub Pop record label, the rise of powerhouses Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the insane media hype surrounding the grunge explosion, the suicide of Kurt Cobain, and finally, the genre's mid-to-late-'90s decline.
Mark Yarm takes you on a journey through the rise of grunge, marked by the seismic impact of Nirvana’s hit single, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit,’ which catapulted the genre into mainstream consciousness. As you read, you’ll uncover the stories behind the iconic labels, such as **Sub Pop**, that nurtured these stars and shaped the grunge movement. This book captures not just the success, but also the personal and societal factors that led to the tragic events surrounding icons like Kurt Cobain and the subsequent decline of the genre in the late ’90s.
An essential read for music lovers and cultural historians alike, **Everybody Loves Our Town** offers a 360-degree perspective on grunge—a must-have for those looking to understand its **lasting influence on rock music** and popular culture. Grab your copy now and relive the unforgettable moments of a generation!
**Delivery Information:** Fast shipping directly to your door, ensuring you receive your book promptly and in perfect condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571249879
Year: 2017
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 608
Description:
Grunge, also known as the 'Seattle sound', is the sludgy fusion of punk rock and heavy metal that emerged from the Pacific Northwest in the early part of the 1980s. But it was the unexpected, seemingly overnight success of Nirvana's single 'Smells Like Teen Spirit,' in the fall of 1991, that made grunge a household word and launched an American music movement on par with punk and hip-hop.
Twenty years later, Mark Yarm captures that era in the words of those at the forefront of the movement (and the music's lesser-known champions). Everybody Loves Our Town will tell the whole story: the founding of originators like Soundgarden and the Melvins, the early successes of Seattle's Sub Pop record label, the rise of powerhouses Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the insane media hype surrounding the grunge explosion, the suicide of Kurt Cobain, and finally, the genre's mid-to-late-'90s decline.