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jsgg87's review against another edition
4.0
A different style of biography written by the journalist who knew them best. Plenty opinionated and occasionally annoying (enough with the "kurtney" phrase!), Everett True nevertheless gives a real insiders glimpse into the band from the early gigs to the chaotic final days.
Jammed pack full of obscure info and endnotes, comprehensive interviews, even True's own Melody Maker pieces, this really is in many ways the definitive take on the Nirvana story. True has no time for the myth-making or legends and the reader is shown a complex portrait of a young man and his band with pretty much everyone involved lending their two cents. From the early shows, you get a guide into the dynamic alternative underground from where Nirvana came, putting the band into context. Following the guys into their time on top of the world, it's sometimes surprising that it didn't all collapse earlier.
Everyone knows how it all ends but when it does, there is a real feeling of regret with none of the usual 'troubled genius' stereotypes. An exciting ride and not to be missed by the diehard fan.
4.5/5
Jammed pack full of obscure info and endnotes, comprehensive interviews, even True's own Melody Maker pieces, this really is in many ways the definitive take on the Nirvana story. True has no time for the myth-making or legends and the reader is shown a complex portrait of a young man and his band with pretty much everyone involved lending their two cents. From the early shows, you get a guide into the dynamic alternative underground from where Nirvana came, putting the band into context. Following the guys into their time on top of the world, it's sometimes surprising that it didn't all collapse earlier.
Everyone knows how it all ends but when it does, there is a real feeling of regret with none of the usual 'troubled genius' stereotypes. An exciting ride and not to be missed by the diehard fan.
4.5/5
cameronkast456's review against another edition
4.0
The first half of the book was absolutely phenomenal. True's description and real life experience in the growing Seattle and Olympia music scene is what makes this book 5 stars. The second half was not as good but also an amazing part of the book with just the right amount of closure.
cameronkast456's review
4.0
The first half of the book was absolutely phenomenal. True's description and real life experience in the growing Seattle and Olympia music scene is what makes this book 5 stars. The second half was not as good but also an amazing part of the book with just the right amount of closure.
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