Our Band Could Be Your Life
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Our Band Could Be Your Life
Michael Azerrad
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2016–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
Also, gifted a copy of Our Band Could Be Your Life by Michael Azerrad, which is my favorite book about my favorite bands (and the American punk scene of the early 80s).
The recipient was too young to remember the scene from that era, but was open to understanding why "punk" isn't so much a style of music, but an ethos.
That might depend on how you feel about 'Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981-1991', which is a book about bands starting.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books about people who did hard things 2025 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What were the best books you read this year? 2024 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift? 2016 · 1 recommendation