About the book
Few politicians produced the musical reaction that Ronald Reagan did. His California-branded conservatism inspired countless young people to pick up guitars and thrash out their political angst. Punk bands across the United States took aim at the man, his presidency, and the idea of America he was selling to voters nationwide. Small yet vibrant scenes across the country emerged to challenge the communal norms and social values projected on them by the popular media and consumer culture. Punk enthusiast Robert Fitzgerald argues that these songs' lyrics aren’t just catchy and fun to scream along with; they also reveal the thoughts and feelings of artists reacting to their political environment in real, forthright, and uncensored time.
In candid detail, Fitzgerald shows how these lyrics illustrated what young adults felt and how they reacted to one of the most influential and divisive leaders of the era. Punk lyrics are seemingly simple, the author argues, but they sketch out a complex, musically inspired countermovement that is as canonical in the American songbook as the folk and rock protest music that came before.
Editions of Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469685441
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469685458
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469685465
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469685472
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469687599
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469687605
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Few politicians produced the musical reaction that Ronald Reagan did. His California-branded conservatism inspired countless young people to pick up guitars and thrash out their political angst. Punk bands across the United States took aim at the man, his presidency, and the idea of America he was selling to voters nationwide. Small yet vibrant scenes across the country emerged to challenge the communal norms and social values projected on them by the popular media and consumer culture. Punk enthusiast Robert Fitzgerald argues that these songs' lyrics aren’t just catchy and fun to scream along with; they also reveal the thoughts and feelings of artists reacting to their political environment in real, forthright, and uncensored time.
In candid detail, Fitzgerald shows how these lyrics illustrated what young adults felt and how they reacted to one of the most influential and divisive leaders of the era. Punk lyrics are seemingly simple, the author argues, but they sketch out a complex, musically inspired countermovement that is as canonical in the American songbook as the folk and rock protest music that came before.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan about?
Few politicians produced the musical reaction that Ronald Reagan did. His California-branded conservatism inspired countless young people to pick up guitars and thrash out their political angst. Punk bands across the United States took aim at the man, his presidency, and the idea of America he was selling to voters nationwide. Small yet vibrant scenes across the country emerged to challenge the communal norms and social values projected on them by the popular media and consumer culture. Punk enthusiast Robert Fitzgerald argues that these songs' lyrics aren’t just catchy and fun to scream along with; they also reveal the thoughts and feelings of artists reacting to their political environment in real, forthright, and uncensored time.
In candid detail, Fitzgerald shows how these lyrics illustrated what young adults felt and how they reacted to one of the most influential and divisive leaders of the era. Punk lyrics are seemingly simple, the author argues, but they sketch out a complex, musically inspired countermovement that is as canonical in the American songbook as the folk and rock protest music that came before.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan?
The Arts > Music > Theory of music and musicology
Where can I read a sample of Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan?
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How long is Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan and how many pages does it have?
Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan has 252 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan?
Robert Fitzgerald
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hardcore Punk in the Age of Reagan is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469685441) and paperback(ISBN 9781469685458) and ebook(ISBN 9781469685465) and ebook(ISBN 9781469685472) and pdf(ISBN 9781469687599) and pdf(ISBN 9781469687605)
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