Book description
As the 1970s gave way to the 80s, New York's party scene entered a ferociously inventive period characterized by its creativity, intensity, and hybridity. Life and Death on the New York Dance Floor chronicles this tumultuous time, charting the sonic and social eruptions that took place in the city's subterranean party venues as well as the way they cultivated breakthrough movements in art, performance, video, and film. Interviewing DJs, party hosts, producers, musicians, artists, and dancers, Tim Lawrence illustrates how the relatively discrete post-disco, post-punk, and hip hop scenes became marked by their level of plurality, interaction, and convergence. He also explains how the shifting urban landscape of New York supported the cultural renaissance before gentrification, Reaganomics, corporate intrusion, and the spread of AIDS brought this gritty and protean time and place in American culture to a troubled denouement.
Wings
This app's support for various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks without any hassle. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer for immersive listening in any environment.
Scare Stone
This app is like having a personal library with me wherever I go. ListenBook's smooth playback and easy navigation ensure that my audiobook experience is always top-notch. I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
MindfulMingle
I'm in awe of how technology has enhanced my reading experience through this app. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
New Magoo
The features on this app, from bookmarks to playback speed, cater to all preferences. Savoring audiobooks without fuss – this app's design is impressive. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fascinating way to add a personal touch to my audiobook journey. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. ListenBook’s playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
xFRST
Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has transformed the audio quality. It's crystal clear now. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Dropkick
Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature! This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend! A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
3P-own
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Disco Potato
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Trick Baron
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Father Abbot
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Good William
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Tin Fox
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Curio
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Sky Dahlia
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Eerie Mizzen
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Swedish Twizz
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Vortex
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X-Dew
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Hightower
💡 This app is a brilliant way to squeeze in reading time amidst my busy schedule! 📱👩🍳 Streamlined audiobook integration – this app's usability is truly impressive. My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. I'm blown away by the silky-smooth playback, even for high-quality formats like FLAC. Top-notch performance! The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Joker's Grin
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience