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! Read ^ Crowded House: Something So Strong by Chris Bourke, Chris Bourke Þ eBook or Kindle ePUB. Crowded House: Something So Strong Great read for fans and those curious about making records back in the day I give 5 stars because I am a huge CH and all-things-Finn fan, but lesser fans may not find it as absorbing.However, apart from the focus on the sad yet glorious career, it is an insiders look at the torturous record business before it collapsed.The author has an interesting line somewhere about 'music has to be somewhat mediocre to be big in America' (I am paraphrasing).As an American i could not agree more, at least sin
| Title | : | Crowded House: Something So Strong |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.18 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0732908868 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 376 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-05 |
| Language | : | English |
ISBN 0 7329 0886 8. 376 pages. 376 pages. 37 B&W photos, 15 colour plates. Extensive UK, US and Australian discography
Great read for fans and those curious about making records back in the day I give 5 stars because I am a huge CH and all-things-Finn fan, but lesser fans may not find it as absorbing.However, apart from the focus on the sad yet glorious career, it is an insiders look at the torturous record business before it collapsed.The author has an interesting line somewhere about 'music has to be somewhat mediocre to be big in America' (I am paraphrasing).As an American i could not agree more, at least since the 70's and the total disintegration by the 90's. There are great artists in America for sure, but blockbuster success is r. A Customer said The rise and fall of a critically acclaimed ""The rise and fall of a critically acclaimed "2-hit wonder"" according to A Customer. On the surface, Crowded House is a boring band to write a book about. There are no larger than life rock and roll tragedies recorded in this book; no one dies or even enters rehab by the book's end (although there are some descriptions of "soft" drug use by band members.)However, thanks to author Chris Bourke's escellent reporting, a story that is somewhat lacking in drama is made to come alive. Neil Finn started Crowded House after leaving his brother's band, Split Enz. Unlike the Enz, however, Crowded House was never based on friendship. It was. -hit wonder". On the surface, Crowded House is a boring band to write a book about. There are no larger than life rock and roll tragedies recorded in this book; no one dies or even enters rehab by the book's end (although there are some descriptions of "soft" drug use by band members.)However, thanks to author Chris Bourke's escellent reporting, a story that is somewhat lacking in drama is made to come alive. Neil Finn started Crowded House after leaving his brother's band, Split Enz. Unlike the Enz, however, Crowded House was never based on friendship. It was. Moyneen said Inside the world where they lived. A great read about a great band that never quite fulfilled its potential. Something So Strong shows that writing and performing wonderful songs is only part of a band's journey. There's also dealing with the music business, and fashion. 'Something So Strong' gets inside the band, tells detailed stories about how the music was created, and also tells the other story: how the music business operates. The band made some mistakes - releasing 'Chocolate Cake' was one of them - but so too did Capitol. It's the best book on how a record is made and mark
--Peter Holder, Daily Telegraph, Sydney . A strong and satisfyingly detailed portrait. --Peter Wilmoth, Sunday Age, MelbourneAn engaging book by which writing about popular music in Australasia will be measured for years to come. --Stuart Coupe, Australian Book ReviewSomething So Strong is definitive, amusing, brutally honest, and a stark reminder of just how special Crowded House were
. The author is one of New Zealand's leading music writers, and had complete access to the band for research and interviews
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