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Perfect Circle: The Story of R.E.M.

Author : Tony Fletcher
Publisher : Omnibus Press
ISBN 13 : 1787590836
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Perfect Circle: The Story of R.E.M. written by Tony Fletcher and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R.E.M., the most acclaimed American group of their generation, disbanded in September 2011 with their idealism and dignity intact. In this, the final edition of his best-selling R.E.M. biography, Tony Fletcher brings their story to a conclusion and explains what led this unique group to draw a curtain on their career. This Omnibus Enhanced digital edition of Perfect Circle includes a bonus multimedia discography charting every album and single of R.E.M’s career, presented in chronological order through audio, video and imagery. Drawing on interviews with band members, friends, associates and business partners, the book follows R.E.M.’s upward trajectory from the seminal debut Murmur in 1983 to the 1990s when their albums Out Of Time, Automatic For The People and Monster sold tens of millions, making them one of the world’s biggest groups, to their final years together. Granted access to the group throughout their career, Tony Fletcher delves beyond R.E.M.s renowned humility and social awareness, discussing fame, fortune and sexuality with the same keen eye he casts on the group’s astonishing career and musical catalogue. The result is neither blind fan worship nor jaundiced critical cynicism, but a balanced and thorough telling of one of the most compelling rock stories of our time.

Perfect Circle

Author : Tony Fletcher
Publisher : Omnibus Press& Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN 13 : 9781780386980
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (869 download)

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Download or read book Perfect Circle written by Tony Fletcher and published by Omnibus Press& Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing fame, fortune and sexuality with the same keen eye he casts on the group's astonishing musical catalogue, Perfect Circle is neither blind fan worship nor jaundiced critical cynicism, but a balanced and thorough telling of one of the most compelling rock stories of our time. Drawing on dozens of interviews with friends, associates and the band members themselves, this is not just the story of one group's rise through cult status, but the story of American rock.Tony Fletcher's biography of the enigmatic quartet from Athens, Georgia, benefits not only from Tony's long association with the band but also by the co-operation of the band itself. However, R.E.M. - being R.E.M. - were disinclined to reveal this at the time the book was first published in 1989 and Tony was thus obliged to keep this under his hat. All such restrictions have since been lifted for newer editions, of which there have been several, and this latest incarnation of the book - now retitled Perfect Circle - brings the story to its natural conclusion with R.E.M.'s decision to disband in September, 2011.

Perfect Circle

Author : Sean Stewart
Publisher : Small Beer Press
ISBN 13 : 9781931520119
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Perfect Circle written by Sean Stewart and published by Small Beer Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dark, funny, fast-moving novel of Texas, family, and perfect pop songs.

R.E.M. Fiction

Author : David Buckley
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1448132460
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book R.E.M. Fiction written by David Buckley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R.E.M.'s public image has always been tightly controlled. Icons of anti-celebrity rock, who bacame huge celebrity rock stars, they were, according to the story, the first U.S. post new-wave band who were both commercially successful and cool. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Mike Mills, Peter Buck and other members of R.E.M.'s nuclear family, Fiction re-evaluates the music and career of a group who sold almost no records for the first half of their existence, then became 'the biggest rock group in the world' in the second half.

Begin the Begin

Author : Robert Dean Lurie
Publisher : Verse Chorus Press
ISBN 13 : 1891241699
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Begin the Begin written by Robert Dean Lurie and published by Verse Chorus Press. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Dean Lurie’s biography is the first completely researched and written since R.E.M. disbanded in 2011. It offers by far the most detailed account of their formative years—the early lives of the band members, their first encounters with one another, their legendary debut show, touring out of the back of a van, initial recordings, their shrewdly paced rise to fame. The people and places of ‘the South’ are crucial to the R.E.M. story in ways much more complex and interesting than have been presented thus far, says Lurie, who explores the myriad ways in which the band’s adopted hometown of Athens, Georgia, and the South in general, have shaped its members and the character and style of their art. The South is more than the background to this story; it plays a major role: the creative ferment that erupted in Athens and gripped many of its young inhabitants in the late 70s and early 80s drew on regional traditions of outsider art and general cultural out-thereness, and gave rise to a free-spirited music scene that produced the B-52’s and Pylon, and laid the ground for R.E.M.’s subsequent breakout success. Lurie has tracked down and interviewed numerous figures in the band’s history who were under-represented in or even absent from earlier biographies, and they contribute previously undocumented stories as well as casting a fresh light on the familiar narrative.

Michael Stipe

Author : Rob Jovanovic
Publisher : Piatkus Books
ISBN 13 : 9780749950989
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Michael Stipe written by Rob Jovanovic and published by Piatkus Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Stipe is one of the recognisable faces in rock and he has been the lead singer of REM, one of Indie rock's biggest success stories of the 1980s. This book explores his early years as the child in a military family, his early love of punk and photography, and the drive behind one of the hardest working men in music.

R.E.M.'s Murmur

Author : J. Niimi
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780826416728
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (167 download)

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Download or read book R.E.M.'s Murmur written by J. Niimi and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-04-28 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: R.E.M.'s debut album, released in 1983, was so far removed from the prevailing trends of American popular music that it still sounds miraculous and out of time today. J. Niimi tells the story of the album's genesis - with fascinating input from Don Dixon and Mitch Easter. He also investigates Michael Stipe's hypnotic, mysterious lyrics, and makes the case for Murmur as a work of Southern Gothic art. EXCEPRT: In the course of an interview that took place some twenty years ago, Michael Stipe made passing reference to an essay that had a deep impact on him. It's what came to his mind when, after having been harangued by fans and journalists alike about Murmur's lyrics, already grown weary from having to continually entertain their broad speculations, he finally threw up his hands. "Anyone who really wants to figure out the words to our songs should probably read this essay, then go back and listen," Stipe told the interviewer. "It talks about how people misinterpret something that's being said, and come up with a little phrase or word that actually defines the essence of what the original was better than the original did." What Stipe was trying to say is that if you want answers to R.E.M., you're not only looking in the wrong place, you're also asking the wrong questions.

A Light That Never Goes Out

Author : Tony Fletcher
Publisher : Crown Archetype
ISBN 13 : 0307715973
Total Pages : 722 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book A Light That Never Goes Out written by Tony Fletcher and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive book about The Smiths, one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history. They were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths--Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. To this day, due to their unforgettable songs and lyrics, they are considered one of the greatest British rock groups of all time--up there with the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, and the Clash. Tony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey, the witty, literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon for teenagers who felt forlorn and forgotten; his songwriting partner Marr, the gregarious guitarist who became a rock god for a generation of indie kids; and the talented, good-looking rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at the height of their success, A Light That Never Goes Out is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.

Why We Sleep

Author : Matthew Walker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501144316
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Why We Sleep written by Matthew Walker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.

Remarks Remade

Author : Tony Fletcher
Publisher : Omnibus Press
ISBN 13 : 9780711991132
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Remarks Remade written by Tony Fletcher and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated edition brings the band's story right up to date, covering the departure of drummer Bill Berry, and the group's music right up to their Reveal album. Includes a comprehensive discography.

Listen Up!

Author : Mark Howard
Publisher : ECW Press
ISBN 13 : 1773053477
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Listen Up! written by Mark Howard and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An album-by-album account of working with iconic artists such as Anthony Kiedis, Michael Stipe, Gord Downie, and Bono, from a leader in the field Mark Howard, a record producer/engineer/mixer and a trailblazer in the industry, will take you through the star-studded world of recording and producing Grammy Award–winning artists. Listen Up! is an essential read for anyone interested in music and its making. Along with the inside stories, each chapter gives recording and producing information and tips with expert understanding of the equipment used in making the world’s most unforgettable records and explanations of the methods used to get the very best sound. Listen Up! is both production guide and exclusive backstage pass into the lives of some of the planet’s most iconic musicians. Writing with his brother Chris Howard, Mark Howard provides a rare glimpse into the normally invisible, almost secretive side of the music story: that of the producer and recording engineer.

It Crawled From The South

Author : Marcus Gray
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 9780306807510
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book It Crawled From The South written by Marcus Gray and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 1997-03-21 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Queen

Author : Martin Popoff
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 0760362831
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Queen written by Martin Popoff and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoughtfully curated and gloriously illustrated retrospective of the band’s studio releases, Queen, comes just in time for the 45th anniversary of their debut LP and biopic. Formed in 1970, Queen went on to become one of the most popular—and most successful—rock bands of all time. Even following the untimely death of beloved and magnetic frontman Freddie Mercury, and nearly 50 years after their formation, interest in the band has continued, evidenced by scores of reissues, arena tours with surviving members, and a feature-film biopic. In this new installment in Voyageur Press’s Album by Album series, rock journo Martin Popoff convenes a cast of 19 Queen experts and superfans to discuss all 15 of the band’s studio albums (including their soundtrack for the 1980 film Flash Gordon). Panelists include Queen experts, rock journalists, musicians, and record industry figures. The results are freewheeling discussions delving into the individual songs, the circumstances that surrounded the recording of each album, the band and contemporary rock contexts into which they were released, and more. The engaging text of this beautifully designed book is illustrated throughout with rare live performance and candid offstage photography, as well as scads of rare Queen ephemera. The Album by Album series is a unique approach to the rock bio, injecting the varied voices of several contributors. The results have even the most diehard fans rushing back to their MP3 players (or turntables) to confirm the details and opinions expressed!

Reveal

Author : Johnny Black
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780879307769
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Reveal written by Johnny Black and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2004 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with reminiscences from band members, insiders, and fans, this loving portrait of the band from Athens, Georgia, explores the personalities in the band, the dynamics behind the music, and the truth behind the legend of R.E.M. Original.

In the Midnight Hour

Author : Tony Fletcher
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190252944
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book In the Midnight Hour written by Tony Fletcher and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the life and music career of prominent soul singer Wilson Pickett, chronicling the performer's rise to stardom and his self-destructive fall into alcohol and drug addiction before ending his career on a high note with a Grammy-nominated album.

Why Poetry

Author : Matthew Zapruder
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062343092
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Why Poetry written by Matthew Zapruder and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An impassioned call for a return to reading poetry and an incisive argument for poetry’s accessibility to all readers, by critically acclaimed poet Matthew Zapruder In Why Poetry, award-winning poet Matthew Zapruder takes on what it is that poetry—and poetry alone—can do. Zapruder argues that the way we have been taught to read poetry is the very thing that prevents us from enjoying it. In lively, lilting prose, he shows us how that misunderstanding interferes with our direct experience of poetry and creates the sense of confusion or inadequacy that many of us feel when faced with it. Zapruder explores what poems are, and how we can read them, so that we can, as Whitman wrote, “possess the origin of all poems,” without the aid of any teacher or expert. Most important, he asks how reading poetry can help us to lead our lives with greater meaning and purpose. Anchored in poetic analysis and steered through Zapruder’s personal experience of coming to the form, Why Poetry is engaging and conversational, even as it makes a passionate argument for the necessity of poetry in an age when information is constantly being mistaken for knowledge. While he provides a simple reading method for approaching poems and illuminates concepts like associative movement, metaphor, and negative capability, Zapruder explicitly confronts the obstacles that readers face when they encounter poetry to show us that poetry can be read, and enjoyed, by anyone.

Remarks Remade: The Story Of REM

Author : Tony Fletcher
Publisher : Omnibus Press
ISBN 13 : 0857120026
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (571 download)

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Download or read book Remarks Remade: The Story Of REM written by Tony Fletcher and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2009-10-28 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REM are the most influential, prolific and vital American group of the last quarter century. From their humble post-punk beginnings in the college town of Athens, Georgia to their current standing as a global phenomenon, REM have consistently bucked audience expectations and defied music biz rules. This new edition of Tony Fletcher's acclaimed biography brings the band's story right up to date, covering the departure of drummer Bill Berry, Michael Stipe's increasing role as a spokesman for humane causes, Peter Buck's 'air-rage' trial and the group's music right up to their 2001 Reveal album.