{"title":"Zachary Petit","description":"\u003cp\u003eZachary Petit explores the vibrant intersections of contemporary music and cultural history, offering readers insightful narratives that celebrate artistic innovation and influence. His works delve into the stories behind iconic albums and movements, enriching our understanding of the creative process and cultural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e sphere, Petit’s writing blends meticulous research with engaging prose, appealing to those who appreciate thoughtful examinations of music as a powerful cultural force. Expect narratives that illuminate the artistry and context shaping your favourite sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modest-mouses-the-moon-antarctica-by-zachary-petit-9798765106754","title":"Modest Mouse’s The Moon \u0026 Antarctica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1999, Modest Mouse struck out for Chicago to record their major-label debut for Epic Records.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amid indie circle cries of \"sellouts,\" a largely untested producer, and a half-built studio, the trio recorded the instrumental basics of \u003ci\u003eThe Moon \u0026amp; Antarctica\u003c\/i\u003e … and then singer\/songwriter Isaac Brock got his face smashed by a hooligan in a park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith barely any vocals recorded, Brock emerged from the hospital with his jaw completely wired shut, and returned to a mostly empty studio. And there, on a diet of painkillers, in a neighbourhood that wanted to purge the band from its borders, a creative alchemy took place that would redefine Modest Mouse and indie rock at large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact that the band finished the album at all is surprising. The fact that it is now considered by critics as “hands-down one of the greatest records ever made” (\u003ci\u003eNME\u003c\/i\u003e) is perhaps an utter miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Moon \u0026amp; Antarctica\u003c\/i\u003e is an album so strange and enigmatic, from those sweet opening notes, to the plunging depths of the middle, to the shocking, furious end, that you almost hesitate to listen to it again for fear of it losing its chaotic magic. But then you do, and you discover all-new sounds—a lost harmonic here, a stray percussion element there, a fresh interpretation of a lyric that leaves you thunderstruck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that ever-looming question, years on: \u003ci\u003eHow the hell did Modest Mouse pull this off?!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383920771308,"sku":"9798765106754","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8996033488869.jpg?v=1773388758"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/zachary-petit.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}