Ian
An Endless Discontent: Throbbing Gristle, Punk and Provocation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789388299
- author:
- Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Intellect (UK)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.8 x 2 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles, Punk,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Throbbing Gristle: An Endless Discontent This book explores the impact of UK punk band Throbbing Gristle on the late 1970s British social and cultural landscape. By examining the band's activities and relationships with the punk movement, the author sheds light on the complex and often contradictory nature of Throbbing Gristle's activism. The book delves into the period between 1976 and 1979, a time of significant social unrest and upheaval in the UK, known as the Winter of Discontent. The author reveals how Throbbing Gristle navigated this tumultuous environment, working both within and against the punk movement, and how their actions influenced the development of post-punk scenes that emerged in the late 1970s. Through a detailed analysis of archives and live performances, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Throbbing Gristle's role in shaping the punk era and its lasting impact on the music and art world.
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