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Our Band Could Be Your Life

Book • 2001
Our Band Could Be Your Life is a comprehensive account of the DIY revolution in American rock music during the 1980s.

The book profiles 13 influential indie bands, including Black Flag, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, Minutemen, and Husker Du, among others.

It explores the personal stories, struggles, and successes of these bands, highlighting their impact on the music industry and their enduring influence.

The narrative delves into the DIY ethos, the formation of independent labels like SST Records and Dischord, and the broader cultural and political context of the Reagan era.

Azerrad's detailed and engaging writing humanizes the mythology surrounding these bands, providing a personal and insightful look into the lives and music of these pivotal figures in indie rock history.

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as one of the great rock books of our young century.
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as an amazing book about the story of punk and hardcore bands in America.
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as a book that impacted his understanding of the artist's experience and the creation of Metalabel.
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as one of the greatest books about music ever written, detailing how Black Flag built their touring roadmap.
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as the author of two books, Come As You Are and Our Band Could Be Your Life.
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Yancey Strickler
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as a seminal text in the 90s alternative music scene.
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