Book description
The definitive history of 21st century indie rock--from Iron & Wine and Death Cab for Cutie to Phoebe Bridgers and St. Vincent--and how the genre shifted the musical landscape and shaped a generation Maybe you caught a few exhilarating seconds of "Teen Age Riot" on a nearby college radio station while scanning the FM dial in your parents' car. Maybe your friend invited you to a shabby local rock club and you ended up having a religious experience with Neutral Milk Hotel. Perhaps you were scandalized and tantalized upon sneaking Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville from an older sibling's CD collection, or you vowed to download every Radiohead song you could find on Limewire because they were the favorite band of the guy you had a major crush on. However you found your way into indie rock, once you were a listener, it felt like being part of a secret club of people who had discovered something special, something secret, something superior. In Such Great Heights, music journalist Chris DeVille brilliantly captures this cultural moment, from the early aughts and the height of indie rock, until the 2010s as streaming rocks the industry and changes music forever. DeVille covers the gamut of bands--like Arcade Fire, TV on the Radio, LCD Soundsystem, Haim, Pavement, and Imogen Heap--and in the vein of Chuck Klosterman's The Nineties, touches on staggering pop culture moments like sharing music recommendations via AOL Instant Messenger and the life-changing OC soundtrack. Nerdy, fun, and a time machine for millennials, Such Great Heights is about how subculture becomes pop culture, how capitalism consumes what's "cool," about who gets to define what's hip and how, and how an "underground" genre shaped our lives.
Bearded Angler
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Kingfisher
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101
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Beo
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Nickname Master
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1st Degree
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Double Eerie
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Morbid Angel
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Old Man Winter
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Gro
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Gov Skull
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DragonBlood
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. ListenBook's commitment to providing top-notch audio quality has taken my audiobook experience to a new level. π§ Audiobooks anywhere, anytime β this app's convenience is unbeatable! ππ From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing various audio formats has turned my daily activities into enriching listening sessions. What a game-changer! ππ
Dez
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The Final Judgement
I can't believe how easy it is to download and manage my audio content using ListenBook. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. Looping playback helps me revise and memorize complex topics effectively. A study essential! The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
Plegasus
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Elektrik
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Pluto
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze. ListenBook has redefined my audiobook experience. It's a true companion for all my literary adventures.
MindfulMingle
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Frosty Snazz
I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature is a time-saving convenience that I greatly appreciate. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldnβt call it unforgettable.
Killah Goose
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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