R.E.M.: From Chronic Town to Monster
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Humor & Entertainment
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Humor & Entertainment
Book Type: Paperback
Barbara R. (Crop4Fun) reviewed on + 1217 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
From Amazon: Bowler and Dray have put together a nice history of the supergroup from their early days up until 1995 (Monster is the last album mentioned in this publication). They utilize some fairly extensive research on both well-known subjects and some rare information as well.
Most of this book deals with the band's liberal ideologies and business tactics used to solidify their success throughout the years, which makes for a very interesting read. The authors do become redundant often though, and I experienced deja vu many times as they repeated information frequently. There are also some intense comparisons of future and earlier situations that prevent it from being a natural and linear history.
Most of this book deals with the band's liberal ideologies and business tactics used to solidify their success throughout the years, which makes for a very interesting read. The authors do become redundant often though, and I experienced deja vu many times as they repeated information frequently. There are also some intense comparisons of future and earlier situations that prevent it from being a natural and linear history.
