{"product_id":"9788461653362","title":"Havoc of a sonic youth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHavoc of a Sonic Youth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a generational chronicle that reconstructs the trajectory of Sonic Youth, the New York band that transformed alternative rock into an artistic and cultural phenomenon. Through exclusive interviews conducted over decades with Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley, the work explores how the band transcended music to influence art, poetry, fashion, and film. A profound analysis of their legacy, ideal for understanding the impact of a cultural institution that redefined the boundaries of rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in New York in the early eighties, Sonic Youth was not just a rock band, but an artistic collective that fused sonic experimentation with an avant-garde sensibility. This book narrates their evolution from the underground circuits to becoming a global benchmark of alternative rock, detailing their connections to the world of contemporary art, experimental poetry, independent fashion, and auteur cinema. The work is supported by exclusive interviews with the four key members, offering an intimate and well-documented perspective of their creative process, their influences, and the cultural context that surrounded them. More than a standard biography, it is a chronicle that positions Sonic Youth as a phenomenon that transcended music to define an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe evolution of experimental rock and noise in the alternative scene of the eighties and nineties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe intersection between music, contemporary art, poetry, fashion, and film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative and collaborative process of Sonic Youth as an artistic collective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural and generational impact of the band on the construction of alternative rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe stature of its members as multidisciplinary artists and countercultural icons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at fans of Sonic Youth and alternative rock, as well as lovers of experimental music and noise. It will also be of interest to readers keen on the cultural history of the New York underground, the connections between music and contemporary art, and generational chronicles that analyze the legacy of iconic bands. It is essential reading for those seeking to understand how a group can exert influence beyond the strictly musical realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to exclusive interviews and previously unpublished material collected over decades with the members of Sonic Youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA documented and profound vision of the band as a cultural institution, beyond their discography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and artistic context to understand the New York alternative scene and its global influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA generational chronicle that connects music with other artistic disciplines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis of Sonic Youth's legacy in alternative rock and contemporary culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e IGNACIO JULIà\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALTERNIA EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e DANCE AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC, COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS, BANDS AND SPECIFIC GROUPS, HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e MUSIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHavoc of a Sonic Youth presents itself as a reference work for those wishing to delve into the universe of Sonic Youth from a cultural and artistic perspective. The exhaustive documentation work and exclusive interviews provide added value that is difficult to find in other publications about the band. Its interdisciplinary approach and chronicle tone make it an enriching read for both music lovers and those interested in the history of contemporary art. It is a solid and well-founded title that fulfills its purpose of portraying Sonic Youth as a phenomenon that transcends music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALTERNIA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405709631835,"sku":"9788461653362","price":20.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978846165336.jpg?v=1781830659","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788461653362","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}