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ISBN | 9789670584287 |
Format | PaperBack |
Language | English |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Bib. Info | 158p. |
Product Weight | 220 gms. |
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In the early 90’s, the Malaysian underground music scene simmered under the shiny exterior of the mainstream juggernaut. Rock kapak ruled the charts, while pop powerhouses remained pillars of the predominantly Malay industry. But a revolution was inevitable. Underground bands, fired up by the global phenomenon known as ‘alternative’, would rise above the indifference and disdain to build a dynamic and meaningful scene. Uniting the different subgenres of punk, metal and indie pop under one roof; a movement emerged to reflect the zeitgeist of a generation. And they did it their way; from the fiery gigs to the idealistic fanzines, to the hundreds, if not thousands of demo tapes that passed through eager hands. The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) spirit kept these bands and activists hungry and motivated. Then came a totally unexpected breakthrough. Four young boys in KL calling themselves Old Automatic Garbage (OAG), released a debut album in English boasting their own brand of ‘60’s crunchy pop fuzz’. Led by the hit song, ‘60’s TV’, the album made the mainstream audience sit up and take notice. Produced by a new label in town called Positive Tone, OAG would defy the odds and earn both commercial and critical success. This is a book about how it all came together. And then some ...
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