Friday, August 21 2009
Black Postcards by Dean Wareham
As a participant in the rock 'n' roll scene in the late ‘80s and throughout the ‘90s, Wareham proves to be an invaluable guide and an incisive observer.
Friday, July 31 2009
memories, dreams and reflections by Marianne Faithfull
A refreshingly fun read as Faithfull veers from praising high art to prizing high heels, and occasionally, ponders just being high.
Tuesday, June 16 2009
Brian May: The Definitive Biography by Laura Jackson
My advice is this: if you want to learn about Brian May, put on News of the World.
Monday, April 27 2009
Growing Up Dead by Peter Conners
It's charming and informative to read Conners' musings on his youth, even as he tries and ultimately fails to demonstrate that it was not misspent.
Wednesday, November 5 2008
Wild Boy: My Life in Duran Duran
Behind the scenes, beneath the make-up and Anthony Price suits, the book lacks a sense of depth.
Friday, August 29 2008
Bit of a Blur by Alex James
Blur was one of the biggest bands of the 1990s, a fact that everyone in the world was keenly aware of unless you lived in the United States.
