The Only Music That Mattered: A Guide to Punk, Post-Punk and Second Wave Ska, 1976-1983 by Zukowski, John A.

The Only Music That Mattered: A Guide to Punk, Post-Punk and Second Wave Ska, 1976-1983

After the first full-fledged punk singles arrived in 1976, many punks threw out nearly all their records...
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The Only Music That Mattered: A Guide to Punk, Post-Punk and Second Wave Ska, 1976-1983 by Zukowski, John A.

The Only Music That Mattered: A Guide to Punk, Post-Punk and Second Wave Ska, 1976-1983

$102.34

The Only Music That Mattered: A Guide to Punk, Post-Punk and Second Wave Ska, 1976-1983

$102.34
Author: John A. Zukowski
Format: Paperback
Language: English

After the first full-fledged punk singles arrived in 1976, many punks threw out nearly all their records released before then--all but music containing the seeds of punk. This was called proto-punk, the foundation for punk, now considered a genre of its own. All roads of punk lead back to the golden era of punk, post-punk, and Second Wave ska from 1976 to 1983. This strange era between the hippie and the yuppie produced music that still resonates because of its authenticity and defiance.

This essential discography with commentary is a gateway into this era. It covers in detail the standout artists of this period, the not-to-be-overlooked B-sides, and the essential one-hit wonders. For both seasoned punks and newcomers to the genre, this book is the entry point to finding out about this celebrated era of music.



Author: John A. Zukowski
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 10/02/2025
Pages: 234
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781476697673


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 81

About the Author
John A. Zukowski is a music and film journalist and author of three books. He lives in Pennsylvania.

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