*Note: this review was originally published on GoodReads on July 13, 2013. You can read it here.*
I can't read this book without reflecting on a few things: the road trip out to the Burning Fight release show in Chicago from NY and the bands and feelings and energy that introduced me to punk rock and hardcore in the late 90s. Both of these events were huge life-changing experiences. I don't hit up quite as many shows as I used to, but I constantly put on those old records or tapes and it gives such a unique feeling, but I have found that I also could, sort of, relive those moments while reading Burning Fight. There is no feeling quite like hearing your favorite bands for the first time or listening to a frontman speak with confidence about their beliefs, be it veganism, straight edge, Krishna consciousness, etc., but there is also a lot to be said for reading similar experiences from the people involved with hardcore at the time, whether it comes from the mouth of a band member or a fan. A good majority of the decisions I've made in life stem from things I've learned about or being involved with the punk rock and hardcore scenes and Burning Fight always seems to help give me the feeling of reassurance and community I've always felt from the music.
This review has a lot to do with my life, but I can't help it that when I read this book that it allows me to reflect on the major influences I've had in my life, both musically and personally, and I hope that anyone who reads this book can get the same feeling out of it.
Or maybe I just listen to too much Endpoint.
5 stars out of 5
You can purchase this book at Rev HQ here.
I can't read this book without reflecting on a few things: the road trip out to the Burning Fight release show in Chicago from NY and the bands and feelings and energy that introduced me to punk rock and hardcore in the late 90s. Both of these events were huge life-changing experiences. I don't hit up quite as many shows as I used to, but I constantly put on those old records or tapes and it gives such a unique feeling, but I have found that I also could, sort of, relive those moments while reading Burning Fight. There is no feeling quite like hearing your favorite bands for the first time or listening to a frontman speak with confidence about their beliefs, be it veganism, straight edge, Krishna consciousness, etc., but there is also a lot to be said for reading similar experiences from the people involved with hardcore at the time, whether it comes from the mouth of a band member or a fan. A good majority of the decisions I've made in life stem from things I've learned about or being involved with the punk rock and hardcore scenes and Burning Fight always seems to help give me the feeling of reassurance and community I've always felt from the music.
This review has a lot to do with my life, but I can't help it that when I read this book that it allows me to reflect on the major influences I've had in my life, both musically and personally, and I hope that anyone who reads this book can get the same feeling out of it.
Or maybe I just listen to too much Endpoint.
5 stars out of 5
You can purchase this book at Rev HQ here.
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