Do What You Want

The Story of Bad Religion

De: Bad Religion, Jim Ruland

Narrado por: Rob Shapiro

From their beginnings as teenagers experimenting in a San Fernando Valley garage dubbed "The Hell Hole" to headlining major music festivals around the world, discover the whole story of Bad Religion's forty-year career in irreverent style.

Do What You Want's principal storytellers are the four voices that define Bad Religion: Greg Graffin, a Wisconsin kid who sang in the choir and became an L.A. punk rock icon while he was still a teenager; Brett Gurewitz, a high school dropout who founded the independent punk label Epitaph Records and went on to become a record mogul; Jay Bentley, a surfer and skater who gained recognition as much for his bass skills as for his antics on and off the stage; and Brian Baker, a founding member of Minor Threat who joined the band in 1994 and brings a fresh perspective as an intimate outsider.

With a unique blend of melodic hardcore and thought-provoking lyrics, Bad Religion paved the way for the punk rock explosion of the 1990s, opening the door for bands like NOFX, The Offspring, Rancid, Green Day, and Blink-182 to reach wider audiences. They showed the world what punk could be, and they continue to spread their message one song, one show, one tour at a time.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[A] fascinating story... the band has overcome a lot of challenges over the years, and this sufficient narrative documents every one of them."—Kirkus

"Ruland serves up a heady, revelatory collaboration with the enduring punk band Bad Religion... his testament to the value of hard work and independent thinking offers a thrilling alternative to the conventional rise-and-fall rock narrative."—Publishers Weekly, "Summer Reads Staff Pick"

"[DO WHAT YOU WANT is] the book treatment their legendary career deserves."—Entertainment Weekly

"A breezy and enjoyable oral history of being in one of the most respected and enduring punk acts in American history."—A.V. Club

A Deep Dive into Punk Greatness

The last show I saw before the pandemic was Bad Religion in a small, totally packed venue. It was one of the most energetic, positive and hardcore punk performances I have ever witnessed. This book encapsulates the 40 years of focus and determination that Bad Religion has put forth consistently to make their presence known. I listened to every album from beginning to end as they were highlighted throughout the book and feel like I am coming out of the experience a better person. The lyrics, the sound, the questions presented are just what the doctor ordered as I sit and reminisce about how much I miss their live music! Long live BR!

We're not Bad Religion, you are!

I learned so much about the band and the author by reading this book. Understanding the origins of punk delivered by a Bad Religion make me a brand new fan. Thank you for producing this book, I'm inspired.

Fantastic Book!

Absolutely love Bad Religion and this was very informative to understanding how's they came to be.

Awesome band and awesome book! 🤘🤘

I grew up with this band and it was amazing to hear their actual story!

Amazing story

I really enjoyed hearing their story, I’m a big fan and this was put together in a great manner