If Music Could Talk

Marcus G wrote:

101Walterton wrote:

rudebhoy wrote:finished the book this morning, thought it was a great read overall, but like someone else said, did get a little bit bored by some of the stuff about chord structures and guitar effects, but given it's a book for Clash nuts rather than casual readers, can see that some folk would want to see that.

My only real criticism is with the stuff about Sandinista and what they did after the band split - it's a very high-level canter through, and there is nothing that will be new to 99% of readers.

But, like I say, overall a top read, best Clash book there is, and I've read them all

The only disappointment for me was the Sandinista section. Not that it wasn't good, quite the opposite, it is just that that story deserves to be written into another equally great book.


Are you reading Marcus.

I'm reading AND eating pie. Some of us are capable of multi-tasking. What I'm not doing at the same time, though, is writing another book about the Clash.

Although they say never say never again, I'm saying never again.

Heston wrote:

Marcus G wrote:

101Walterton wrote:

rudebhoy wrote:finished the book this morning, thought it was a great read overall, but like someone else said, did get a little bit bored by some of the stuff about chord structures and guitar effects, but given it's a book for Clash nuts rather than casual readers, can see that some folk would want to see that.

My only real criticism is with the stuff about Sandinista and what they did after the band split - it's a very high-level canter through, and there is nothing that will be new to 99% of readers.

But, like I say, overall a top read, best Clash book there is, and I've read them all

The only disappointment for me was the Sandinista section. Not that it wasn't good, quite the opposite, it is just that that story deserves to be written into another equally great book.


Are you reading Marcus.

I'm reading AND eating pie. Some of us are capable of multi-tasking. What I'm not doing at the same time, though, is writing another book about the Clash.

Although they say never say never again, I'm saying never again.

That's a shame. I would have enjoyed a Route 19 Revisited-style tome for each album.

Marcus G wrote:

Heston wrote:

Marcus G wrote:

101Walterton wrote:

rudebhoy wrote:finished the book this morning, thought it was a great read overall, but like someone else said, did get a little bit bored by some of the stuff about chord structures and guitar effects, but given it's a book for Clash nuts rather than casual readers, can see that some folk would want to see that.

My only real criticism is with the stuff about Sandinista and what they did after the band split - it's a very high-level canter through, and there is nothing that will be new to 99% of readers.

But, like I say, overall a top read, best Clash book there is, and I've read them all

The only disappointment for me was the Sandinista section. Not that it wasn't good, quite the opposite, it is just that that story deserves to be written into another equally great book.


Are you reading Marcus.

I'm reading AND eating pie. Some of us are capable of multi-tasking. What I'm not doing at the same time, though, is writing another book about the Clash.

Although they say never say never again, I'm saying never again.

That's a shame. I would have enjoyed a Route 19 Revisited-style tome for each album.

Madhouse or poorhouse...

Wolter wrote:

Marcus G wrote:
Madhouse or poorhouse...

Can't it be both?

Marcus G wrote:

101Walterton wrote:

rudebhoy wrote:finished the book this morning, thought it was a great read overall, but like someone else said, did get a little bit bored by some of the stuff about chord structures and guitar effects, but given it's a book for Clash nuts rather than casual readers, can see that some folk would want to see that.

My only real criticism is with the stuff about Sandinista and what they did after the band split - it's a very high-level canter through, and there is nothing that will be new to 99% of readers.

But, like I say, overall a top read, best Clash book there is, and I've read them all

The only disappointment for me was the Sandinista section. Not that it wasn't good, quite the opposite, it is just that that story deserves to be written into another equally great book.


Are you reading Marcus.

I'm reading AND eating pie. Some of us are capable of multi-tasking. What I'm not doing at the same time, though, is writing another book about the Clash.

Although they say never say never again, I'm saying never again.

Vimmattu wrote:Wally, that's exactly what I'm thinking.

101Walterton wrote:

Marcus G wrote:

101Walterton wrote:

rudebhoy wrote:finished the book this morning, thought it was a great read overall, but like someone else said, did get a little bit bored by some of the stuff about chord structures and guitar effects, but given it's a book for Clash nuts rather than casual readers, can see that some folk would want to see that.

My only real criticism is with the stuff about Sandinista and what they did after the band split - it's a very high-level canter through, and there is nothing that will be new to 99% of readers.

But, like I say, overall a top read, best Clash book there is, and I've read them all

The only disappointment for me was the Sandinista section. Not that it wasn't good, quite the opposite, it is just that that story deserves to be written into another equally great book.


Are you reading Marcus.

I'm reading AND eating pie. Some of us are capable of multi-tasking. What I'm not doing at the same time, though, is writing another book about the Clash.

Although they say never say never again, I'm saying never again.

Someone has to write Mick's book

101Walterton wrote: ↑

13 Jan 2011, 7:02pm

Marcus, just finished reading 'Route 19. Brilliant. It took forever as I couldn't read a page without LC and Vanilla on my Ipod and the original vinyl LP with lyric sheets to hand. A fantastic read and far and away the most enjoyable Clash (or in fact music book of any sort) I have read.
I soaked up the detail in LGIT and RLGIT however I have been listening to LC on heavy rotation since Xmas 1979, which is about 2/3 of my life ! Your book has explained many things and answered numerous questions, some of which I didn't know I had. If nothing else I now know the name of the face on the Bankrobber picture sleeve which has been bugging me for years (and was debated long and hard on here not too long ago).
Listening to LC now 31 years later is a new experience, thank you.
101W

Heston wrote: ↑

22 Apr 2020, 1:30pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

13 Jan 2011, 7:02pm

Marcus, just finished reading 'Route 19. Brilliant. It took forever as I couldn't read a page without LC and Vanilla on my Ipod and the original vinyl LP with lyric sheets to hand. A fantastic read and far and away the most enjoyable Clash (or in fact music book of any sort) I have read.
I soaked up the detail in LGIT and RLGIT however I have been listening to LC on heavy rotation since Xmas 1979, which is about 2/3 of my life ! Your book has explained many things and answered numerous questions, some of which I didn't know I had. If nothing else I now know the name of the face on the Bankrobber picture sleeve which has been bugging me for years (and was debated long and hard on here not too long ago).
Listening to LC now 31 years later is a new experience, thank you.
101W

Looks like Marcus was wrong about it being McVicar! This turned up on FB today, looks like it must be a stock photo. Magazine is from 1969...

mcvic.jpg

Heston wrote: ↑

22 Apr 2020, 1:30pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

13 Jan 2011, 7:02pm

Marcus, just finished reading 'Route 19. Brilliant. It took forever as I couldn't read a page without LC and Vanilla on my Ipod and the original vinyl LP with lyric sheets to hand. A fantastic read and far and away the most enjoyable Clash (or in fact music book of any sort) I have read.
I soaked up the detail in LGIT and RLGIT however I have been listening to LC on heavy rotation since Xmas 1979, which is about 2/3 of my life ! Your book has explained many things and answered numerous questions, some of which I didn't know I had. If nothing else I now know the name of the face on the Bankrobber picture sleeve which has been bugging me for years (and was debated long and hard on here not too long ago).
Listening to LC now 31 years later is a new experience, thank you.
101W

Looks like Marcus was wrong about it being McVicar! This turned up on FB today, looks like it must be a stock photo. Magazine is from 1969...

mcvic.jpg

one of Briain's most feared criminals,

Olaf wrote: ↑

22 Apr 2020, 3:51pm

one of Briain's most feared criminals,

So what criminals did Michael fear?