The Hard Times, Matt Saincome
The Hard Times, Matt Saincome
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The Hard Times
The First 40 Years

Author: Matt Saincome, Bill Conway, Krissy Howard

Narrator: Bill Conway, Krissy Howard, Matt Saincome

Unabridged: 8 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/29/2019

Categories: Nonfiction, Humor, Music, Punk


Synopsis

From the comedic minds behind TheHardTimes.net comes the most accurate reporting on punk and hardcore culture in music history
 
Since 2014, The Hard Times has been at the forefront of music journalism, delivering hard-hitting reports and in-depth investigations into the punk and hardcore scene. From their scathing takedown of Kim Jong-un after he appointed himself the new singer of Black Flag to their incisive coverage of a healthy Lars Ulrich being replaced by a hologram, the site has become a trusted source for all things counterculture. 

Now, in this zine-style “historical retrospective,” the writers behind the site reveal their humble roots, documenting The Hard Times’ ascension alongside the rise of punk. With original articles from their ‘archives’ commenting on ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s punk, as well as fan favorites from the aughts onward, this comprehensive examination of the scene will make readers dust off their Doc Martens and creepy crawl their way to the nearest pit.

Read by the editors, Bill Conway, Krissy Howard, and Matt Saincome.

About Matt Saincome

The Hard Times is a satirical publication spawned from the depths of DIY punk and hardcore scenes. It was founded in 2014 by Matt Saincome and Bill Conway.

About Bill Conway

The Hard Times is a satirical publication spawned from the depths of DIY punk and hardcore scenes. It was founded in 2014 by Matt Saincome and Bill Conway.


Reviews

Goodreads review by James

Imagine the Onion with more of a punk-rock attitude and focus, and you have "The Hard Times," another very funny humor publication. Mirroring the Onion's fake-news format, this collection gathers 40 years of punk-rock shorts, a funny concept for an online publication that launched in 2014. Beyond co......more

Reductively, this is The Onion for music, and music-adjacent interests. Not only are the "headlines" eye catching and chuckle-worthy, but the articles are extremely clever and full of Easter eggs for those in the know. I'd go so far as to say this might be a must-buy for those interested.......more

Goodreads review by Dustin

There's some occasional laughs in the new content, I especially liked the "FTC approves merger of rap & rock" article but sadly it's hit or miss. I thought they might put a bit more effort into doing the historical articles. Then half of the book is stuff you can read on their site.......more

Goodreads review by Carlton

Always hilarious stuff from the HardTimes crew. A must own for fans of music satire.......more