Thursday, 15 November 2007
Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind (American Rebels)
Kurt Cobain: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind (American Rebels)
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Editorial Reviews
From Booklist
"Written by a high-school acquaintance of Kurt Cobain, this biography in the new American Rebels series is an unusually intimate account of the rock legend. A resident of Cobain's hometown, Burlingame supports his well-researched portrait with personal interviews with Cobain's family, friends, and other local acquaintances. His descriptions of Cobain's darker struggles, such as drug use, are frank, and he occasionally interrupts the text with a few didactic cautions about drug use. He also delves into controversial theories about Cobain's death, including a key investigator's belief that Cobain was murdered. Thorough endnotes, a well-rounded bibliography, and a discography conclude this detailed title, which stands out from many series biographies because of its insider's appreciation for the musician and his legacy. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved"
Book Details
# Library Binding: 160 pages
# Publisher: Enslow Publishers (November 2006)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0766024261
# ISBN-13: 978-0766024267
# Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
Labels: NIRVANA BOOKS
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2 Comments:
I love this book
Even if it isn't just about Nirvana, it's that much BETTER because it ISN'T just about Nirvana! I mean come on people, there are so many other great bands and this book reminds you of that. Plus, there's no pretension here, even when True is talking about how one of the main reasons he writes is to make people interested in him, at least he's honest about it!
Honestly, the footnotes are my favorite part of this book, even more than the story itself, because I learned about HUNDREDS of bands I had never heard of. I looked forward to the end of each chapter to see what band I would learn about next. Still, Nirvana is my favorite band even after knowing about all these others, for the same reason Everett True points out in his book, they had an "authenticity" many other bands lack.
This book is equally sad and joyous though. While the first third made me see Bleach in a new light and realize how good of a record it was, the last third made me feel sorry for much heroin and Courtney Love ruined his life.
All in all this is the best music book I have ever read, because you believe every word True says, I even forgive him when he doesn't get the details exactly right in setlists or when another person's quote contain false words (i.e. the Jack Endino quote). By the way, if you are expecting a book about Kurt Cobain that treats him like a God you are in the completely wrong place, this book shows how ridiculous idolatry is in the first place and how many GREAT bands there are out there (I hadn't heard of The Sonics till now, and they are AWESOME! Plus I definitely plan on tracking down some Beat Happening, they sounded pretty interesting).
As Everett True repeatedly reminds himself in the intro, "this is a book about Nirvana", not Kurt Cobain, yet at the same time it is so much more than that! It is a book about the best music of the late 80/early 90s with reviews from a real music journalist, and I have to say I love how opinionated he is (The rants about Smashing Pumpkins are hilarious).
If you love Nirvana, buy this book. Heck with Heavier Than Heaven, Kurt would have LOVED this. And that's because it's not just a book about Nirvana, but a book about music.
Kurt Cobain Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind is the least-pretentious, most-straightforward biography on Cobain that's been written. It was done by the guy in charge of the committee that's honoring Kurt. A solid book and an easy read. If you want just the facts on Kurt and none of the other crap, read this one.
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