American Hardcore: A (Kinda) Proper Document of the Hardcore Scene
Yes, the book American Hardcore preceded the film of the same name by about five years. But author Steven Blush teamed up with a buddy – director Paul Rachman who made a name for himself working on music videos – to produce the filmic version of the book.
In reading Blush’s work, it’s easy to be drawn into an historical trek through major hardcore scenes across the country. Illustrated by show flyers, album covers and set lists, the book moves at a quick clip. But that’s to be expected when considering the music covered therein.
