Description
Dive into 'Lamestains', a pivotal critical history of Sub Pop, the iconic Seattle independent rock label that propelled legendary grunge bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney, and TAD into the spotlight during the late '80s and early '90s. This captivating book explores the compelling narrative of the 'loser', a term that defines not just the founders and artists associated with Sub Pop, but also the devoted vinyl-collecting fanbase that embraced this unique genre. Discover how this identity intersects with the overt masculinity, sexism, and transgression embedded in rock history. Far from portraying grunge merely as an alternative to the mainstream, 'Lamestains' unveils the complex relationship Sub Pop fostered with broader cultural narratives, leading to its undeniable success. Perfect for music lovers, vinyl enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of rock, this brand new book is a must-read. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147063
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
This book is a critical history of Sub Pop, the Seattle independent rock label that launched the careers of countless influential 'grunge' bands in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
It focuses in particular on the languages and personas of the 'loser', a term that encompassed the label's founders and personnel, its flagship bands (including Mudhoney, TAD and Nirvana) and the avid vinyl-collecting fans it rapidly amassed.
The 'loser' became (and remains) the key Sub Pop identity, but it also grounded the label in the overt masculinity, sexism and transgression of rock history. Rather than the usual reading of grunge as an alternative to the mainstream, Lamestains reveals a more equivocal and complicated relationship that Sub Pop exploited with great success.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147063
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
This book is a critical history of Sub Pop, the Seattle independent rock label that launched the careers of countless influential 'grunge' bands in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
It focuses in particular on the languages and personas of the 'loser', a term that encompassed the label's founders and personnel, its flagship bands (including Mudhoney, TAD and Nirvana) and the avid vinyl-collecting fans it rapidly amassed.
The 'loser' became (and remains) the key Sub Pop identity, but it also grounded the label in the overt masculinity, sexism and transgression of rock history. Rather than the usual reading of grunge as an alternative to the mainstream, Lamestains reveals a more equivocal and complicated relationship that Sub Pop exploited with great success.