The art of darkness
John Robb
This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Featuring sound and original music, and read by the author in his distinctive narrative style, this is a truly atmospheric audiobook that takes you right into the heart of the history of goth. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned goth culture, alongside political and social conditions. Reaching back further into history, he examines key events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the Romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The art of darkness features interviews with Andrew Eldritch, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, The Cult, The Banshees, The Damned, Einstürzende Neubauten, Johnny Marr, Trent Reznor, Adam Ant, Laibach, The Cure, Nick Cave and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.
Author - John Robb.
Narrator - John Robb.
Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Featuring sound and original music, and read by the author in his distinctive narrative style, this is a truly atmospheric audiobook that takes you right into the heart of the history of goth. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned goth culture, alongside political and social conditions. Reaching back further into history, he examines key events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the Romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The art of darkness features interviews with Andrew Eldritch, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, The Cult, The Banshees, The Damned, Einstürzende Neubauten, Johnny Marr, Trent Reznor, Adam Ant, Laibach, The Cure, Nick Cave and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen. Author - John Robb. Narrator - John Robb. Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:05:14
Chapter 2
Duration:00:32:05
Chapter 3
Duration:00:07:19
Chapter 4
Duration:00:11:44
Chapter 5
Duration:01:05:58
Chapter 6
Duration:00:16:42
Chapter 7
Duration:00:23:12
Chapter 8
Duration:00:40:51
Chapter 9
Duration:00:36:05
Chapter 10
Duration:01:00:07
Chapter 11
Duration:01:03:01
Chapter 12
Duration:00:26:49
Chapter 13
Duration:00:24:16
Chapter 14
Duration:00:17:30
Chapter 15
Duration:01:05:43
Chapter 16
Duration:00:47:43
Chapter 17
Duration:00:58:19
Chapter 18
Duration:01:01:04
Chapter 19
Duration:01:11:30
Chapter 20
Duration:00:53:06
Chapter 21
Duration:00:45:42
Chapter 22
Duration:00:48:26
Chapter 23
Duration:00:48:59
Chapter 24
Duration:00:54:38
Chapter 25
Duration:00:43:52
Chapter 26
Duration:00:50:37
Chapter 27
Duration:00:45:26
Chapter 28
Duration:00:44:20
Chapter 29
Duration:00:24:00
Chapter 30
Duration:00:53:41
Chapter 31
Duration:00:35:39
Chapter 32
Duration:00:28:04
Chapter 33
Duration:00:30:55
Chapter 34
Duration:00:39:45
Chapter 35
Duration:00:20:33
Chapter 36
Duration:01:09:39
Chapter 37
Duration:00:54:48
Chapter 38
Duration:00:25:06
Chapter 39
Duration:00:30:22
Chapter 40
Duration:00:51:38