We’re gonna say this quietly, but ‘grunge’ is looking an early contender for the revival story of 2010. Electronic music, and the wonderfully dirty bass of dubstep/wonky/aquacrunk/[insert this weeks sub-genre], may be continuing it’s relentless ascendancy from underground to overground, but the outrageous uninhibitedness of ‘Pulled Apart By Horses‘ and pop-rock sensibilities of ‘Dinosaur Pile-Up‘ certainly look set to take a grip on the nation’s playlists in the coming 12 months. No better time then to reminisce one the fabulously gritty late 80s to early 90s Seattle and it’s grubby assortment of disenfranchised youths who would go on to change the face of modern rock music. Celebrated rock photographer Michael Lavine showcases his work from the time whilst Sonic Youth legend Thurston Moore writes fondly of the movement and the bands involved. Whether you’re looking to the future or just want to relive a bit of your heady youth, this beautifully presented book is a must-have.
christian
November 13th, 2009
I know it seems (and feels) like a long time ago now, but must we do this? I loved the rock music from the early 90s, and much of the Seattle scene – it provided the soundtrack to my miserable teens, my growing pains. But can’t we move forward facing front, rather than with our backs to the future? Must we re-live it? Can’t we make something new?
We Heart
November 15th, 2009
Hey Christian, we’re not ‘doing’ it, just reporting on it :) If you’re a regular reader you’ll know we love new music and trends and are always looking forward…. but you can’t help feel a bit nostalgic when you see these brilliant photographs can you?
Clarity
November 15th, 2009
I just got done writing about this in my blog a couple of days ago. I am digging the new design by the way. Amazing.