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The Poetry of Punk: The Meaning Behind Punk Rock and Hardcore Lyrics
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by Gerfried Ambrosch


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Punk bands have produced an abundance of poetic texts, some crude, some elaborate, in the form of song lyrics. These lyrics are an ideal means by which to trace the developments and explain the conflicts and schisms that have shaped, and continue to shape, punk culture. They can be described as the community's collective 'poetic voice, ' and they come in many different forms. Their themes range from romantic love to emotional distress to radical politics. Some songs are intended to entertain, some to express strong feelings, some to provoke, some to spread awareness, and some to foment unrest. Most have an element of confrontation, of kicking against the pricks. Socially and epistemologically, they play a central role in the scene's internal discourse, shaping communities and individual identities.

The Poetry of Punk

is an investigation into the Anglophone punk culture, specifically in the UK and the US, where punk originated in the mid-1970s, its focus being on the song lyrics written and performed by punk rock and hardcore artists.

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  • Title The Poetry of Punk: The Meaning Behind Punk Rock and Hardcore Lyrics
  • Author Gerfried Ambrosch
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 186
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Date 2018-05-14
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9781138502345 / 1138502340
  • Weight 0.83 lbs (0.38 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.1 in (25.15 x 17.53 x 0.25 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Modern
    • Cultural Region: British
  • Library of Congress subjects Punk culture, Punk rock music - History and criticism
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2017060644
  • Dewey Decimal Code 782.421

About the author

Gerfried Ambrosch holds a PhD in English and American Studies from the University of Graz. He spent several years working and researching in London. He currently lives in Vienna, where he works for an international NGO. As a touring musician, he has intimate knowledge of the goings-on in international punk communities.

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