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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
He was the servant of a muse only he that could see and hear but whose energy he transmuted into a language that millions could identify with.
Danny Goldberg's firsthand accounts and sincere admiration of Kurt Cobain set this book apart from other portrayals of Kurt. As a fan who never had the chance to witness Kurt's artistry and persona firsthand, I appreciate Danny's intimate tribute to his friend, celebrating Kurt's humanity and intentions.
An interesting read... the beginning was mostly stuff that the casual Nirvana fan would know, and a bit slow. Certainly some interesting bits about Kurt and his worldview. When the Vanity Fair article finally came up, I felt like I was getting a glimpse at some new insight- albeit from someone who is deeply biased (which, to be fair is noted from the get-go). I did want more though; to go deeper... overall, it just didn't feel finished. I guess that's the reality though, for the legacies of both Kurt and Nirvana.
All Goldberg can write his what he knows. To his credit, he stays in that lane, avoiding a lot of the gossip and guesswork that often accompanies writing of Cobain. What comes out is a sympathetic portrayal of Cobain's lighter side.
Learned a lot that I did not know about Cobain. This book is easier to read than other bios of Cobain. Danny Goldberg gives an honest portrait from his viewpoint. The book almost makes you feel as if you the reader were "managing" Cobain during that time. Comes across in the book how Cobain was a megatalented hard working artist however sadly had his demons, and needed help. The empathy and reflection shown by Goldberg on Cobains death is refreshing.
The unique perspective only a band manager could give on the meteoric rise and tragic end of rock’s last true genius, Kurt Cobain
I haven’t consumed a TON of Cobain content, obviously I know his story and love Nirvana, but I’m not like a super fan or anything. I like that this book wasn’t gossipy or tacky. It was basically a love letter to Kurt (and Courtney) and focused a lot on his raw talent while not super coating his addiction problems. It was an interesting take from the unique view of a music manager and I think it was really well done. I’m not a juicy memoir person, though, I don’t want to hear ill of the dead (or the living) and the industry ins & outs, political views, and rollercoaster of music making mixed with romance was and good enough ride for me. Lots of fun name dropping of other great music from the time as well.
I honestly can’t believe it’s been 25 years since Cobain’s death. I was 12, and can remember my older brother’s utter devastation. Cobain’s friend and former manager has penned an intimate look at the brilliant, but troubled artist during the peak of Nirvana’s fame through his tumultuous last days. This is an honest and touching tribute, though admittedly biased (naturally). It’s an excellent companion to the extremely detailed Michael Azzerad biography.
dark
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
I was seventeen when Kurt killed himself, so right in the prime Nirvana wheelhouse. Big fan. And for years, I admit, I avoided Cobain/Nirvana biographies and tell-alls, because it felt exploitive. Goldberg's is the first I've read, and I thought it a vivid account of Kurt as a person - the pressure he faced, the artistic and commercial ambitions he held, the joys he felt. Like any biographer, especially someone who knew the subject, Goldberg has some bias and personal angle, but there's an honestly in Goldberg's account that gives an authentic feel for who Kurt was and what he meant to so many of us. I'm sure this was a difficult book for him to write and memories to recollect, but it's a treasure for those of us who felt we knew this man only through his music.
informative
reflective
medium-paced