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This book is a series of profiles of American indie rock bands from 1981-1991, chronologically organized to explore the decade's musical landscape. Each chapter focuses on a single band, offering insights into their development, key influences, and the era in which they were active. The profiles provide a deep dive into the music, the band members, and the broader context of the indie rock scene in the United States during this period. The book's chronological structure allows readers to see how the genre evolved over time and the bands that contributed to its development.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Michael Azerrad
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