Book Reviews
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To be called a sellout used to be the kiss of death for independent bands. Dan Ozzi’s fantastic new book Sellout explores the concept in depth, looking at eleven bands who, for better or worse, had to face the accusations when they signed to major labels. Read more
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Former Arab On Radar founder Jeff Schneider follows up his fantastic band biography with Gallons Per Minute, a collection of short stories that delight and disturb, serving as both a fine introduction to a new talented and a quick fix for those already addicted to his work. Read more
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John Lennon 1980: The Last Days In The Life chronicles the hopeful and tragic last year of the former Beatles life. It’s the story of how life can pass so quickly and how it can change in a blink of an eye. Read more
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In Zeppelin Over Dayton, writer Jeff Gomez takes on the daunting task of examining each and every proper studio album by the long-running Guided By Voices, and turns in a surprisingly loving and worthy document. Read more
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Singer Mark Lanegan has lived through hell and back, and his new autobiography Sing Backwards And Weep is an unrelenting and harrowing tale of addiction and self destruction. It’s also one of the best rock autobiographies you’ll ever read. Read more
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Fleetwood Mac producer Ken Caillat has had a ringside seat to some of the most important and influential albums ever made. His new book, Get Tusked, tells the story of a tumultuous album’s creation. Read more
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Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has lived a remarkable and insane life, one that seemed certain to derail before hit even truly began. In the first of his memoirs, he gives a powerful, painful, poignant and occasionally funny overview of his life before the birth of his well-loved band. Read more
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A compelling and enjoyable new book from former Dum Dum Girls bassist Malia James captures what life was like for her as an active touring musician, and serves as an interesting encapsulation of the dullness that goes into being a successful, internationally touring band. Read more
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A compelling and enjoyable new book from former Dum Dum Girls bassist Malia James captures what life was like for her as an active touring musician, and serves as an interesting encapsulation of the dullness that goes into being a successful, internationally touring band. Read more
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Journalist Joseph Vogel’s superb examination of the creative life of Michael Jackson is greatly expanded and revised, offering a critical and non-judgmental look at one of the most polarizing and controversial pop stars of our time. Read more
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