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Sellout : the major-label feeding frenzy that swept punk, emo, and hardcore (1994-2007) / Dan Ozzi.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Boston : Mariner Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2021]Description: xvi, 400 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780358244301
  • 0358244307
Other title:
  • Sell out
Subject(s):
Contents:
Green Day-Dookie : Reprise Records (1994) -- Jawbreaker-Dear You : DGC (1995) -- Jimmy Eat World-Static Prevails : Capitol Records (1996) -- Blink-182-Dude Ranch : MCA Records (1997) -- At the Drive-In-Relationship of Command : Grand Royal (2000) -- The Donnas-Spend the Night : Atlantic Records (2002) -- Thursday-War All the Time : Island Records (2003) -- The Distillers-Coral Fang : Sire Records (2003) -- My Chemical Romance-Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge : Reprise Records (2004) -- Rise Against-Siren Song of the Counter Culture : Geffen Records (2004) -- Against Me!-New Wave : Sire Records (2007).
Summary: "From celebrated music writer Dan Ozzi comes a comprehensive chronicle of the punk music scene's evolution from the early nineties to the mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they dissolved, "sold out," and rose to surprise stardom"-- Provided by publisher.Summary: "From celebrated music writer Dan Ozzi comes a comprehensive chronicle of the punk music scene's evolution from the early nineties to the mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they dissolved, "sold out," and rose to surprise stardom. From its inception, punk music has been identified by two factors: its proximity to "authenticity," and its reliance on an antiestablishment ethos. Yet, in the mid- to late '90s, major record labels sought to capitalize on punk's rebellious undertones, leading to a schism in the scene: to accept the cash flow of the majors, or stick to indie cred?Sellout chronicles the evolution of the punk scene during this era, focusing on prominent bands as they experienced the last "gold rush" of the music industry. Within it, music writer Dan Ozzi follows the rise of successful bands like Green Day and Jimmy Eat World, as well as the implosion of groups like Jawbreaker and At the Drive-In, who buckled under the pressure of their striving labels. Featuring original interviews and personal stories from members of eleven of modern punk's most (in)famous bands, Sellout is the history of the evolution of the music industry, and a punk rock lover's guide to the chaotic darlings of the post-grunge era. "-- Provided by publisher.
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Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 781.6609 O99 Available 33111010601199
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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER, NOW FEATURING NEW INTERVIEWS WITH DASHBOAD CONFESSIONAL, CURSIVE, LESS THAN JAKE, AND MORE.

"Ozzi's reporting is strong, balanced and well told...a worthy successor to its obvious inspiration, Michael Azerrad's 2001 examination of the '80s indie underground, 'Our Band Could Be Your Life.'"--New York Times Book Review

A raucous history of punk, emo, and hardcore's growing pains during the commercial boom of the early 90s and mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they "sell out" and find mainstream fame, or break beneath the weight of it all

Punk rock found itself at a crossroads in the mid-90's. After indie favorite Nirvana catapulted into the mainstream with its unexpected phenomenon, Nevermind, rebellion was suddenly en vogue. Looking to replicate the band's success, major record labels set their sights on the underground, and began courting punk's rising stars. But the DIY punk scene, which had long prided itself on its trademark authenticity and anti-establishment ethos, wasn't quite ready to let their homegrown acts go without a fight. The result was a schism: those who accepted the cash flow of the majors, and those who defiantly clung to their indie cred.

In Sellout, seasoned music writer Dan Ozzi chronicles this embattled era in punk. Focusing on eleven prominent bands who made the jump from indie to major, Sellout charts the twists and turns of the last "gold rush" of the music industry, where some groups "sold out" and rose to surprise super stardom, while others buckled under mounting pressures. Sellout is both a gripping history of the music industry's evolution, and a punk rock lover's guide to the chaotic darlings of the post-grunge era, featuring original interviews and personal stories from members of modern punk's most (in)famous bands:

Green Day Jawbreaker Jimmy Eat World Blink-182 At the Drive-In The Donnas Thursday The Distillers My Chemical Romance Rise Against Against Me!

Includes bibliographical references (pages 374-378) and index.

Green Day-Dookie : Reprise Records (1994) -- Jawbreaker-Dear You : DGC (1995) -- Jimmy Eat World-Static Prevails : Capitol Records (1996) -- Blink-182-Dude Ranch : MCA Records (1997) -- At the Drive-In-Relationship of Command : Grand Royal (2000) -- The Donnas-Spend the Night : Atlantic Records (2002) -- Thursday-War All the Time : Island Records (2003) -- The Distillers-Coral Fang : Sire Records (2003) -- My Chemical Romance-Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge : Reprise Records (2004) -- Rise Against-Siren Song of the Counter Culture : Geffen Records (2004) -- Against Me!-New Wave : Sire Records (2007).

"From celebrated music writer Dan Ozzi comes a comprehensive chronicle of the punk music scene's evolution from the early nineties to the mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they dissolved, "sold out," and rose to surprise stardom"-- Provided by publisher.

"From celebrated music writer Dan Ozzi comes a comprehensive chronicle of the punk music scene's evolution from the early nineties to the mid-aughts, following eleven bands as they dissolved, "sold out," and rose to surprise stardom. From its inception, punk music has been identified by two factors: its proximity to "authenticity," and its reliance on an antiestablishment ethos. Yet, in the mid- to late '90s, major record labels sought to capitalize on punk's rebellious undertones, leading to a schism in the scene: to accept the cash flow of the majors, or stick to indie cred?Sellout chronicles the evolution of the punk scene during this era, focusing on prominent bands as they experienced the last "gold rush" of the music industry. Within it, music writer Dan Ozzi follows the rise of successful bands like Green Day and Jimmy Eat World, as well as the implosion of groups like Jawbreaker and At the Drive-In, who buckled under the pressure of their striving labels. Featuring original interviews and personal stories from members of eleven of modern punk's most (in)famous bands, Sellout is the history of the evolution of the music industry, and a punk rock lover's guide to the chaotic darlings of the post-grunge era. "-- Provided by publisher.

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