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I had waited a few months after released to finally get ahold of Fingers Crossed: How Music Saved Me From Success and my biggest complaint was that I wish read it sooner!
I’ve been a big Lush fan for years now and I was over the moon when Miki announced she was releasing a memoir! I expected the typical “growing up, forming band, making it big” story that most band memoirs follow but Miki did that and MORE. It felt so much more personal and fleshed out than one would expect and before you know it, you’re halfway through the book when Lush is even formed.
Her writing style reminded me exactly of how she speaks and comes across in interviews I’ve seen and reading this felt unapologetically candid. I love that this was 100% her story from her POV and she didn’t shy away from speaking her mind. Miki did keep details to herself at times and made it very clear that she didn’t want to elaborate further on more sensitive topics and I totally respect that.
Reading about the history of one of my favorite bands was so interesting and made me appreciate them even more. It is also surprising to me how much they accomplished in the decade or so they were together!
As far as memoirs go, especially by a musician, this was definitely one of the best I’ve read. I took my time with this but still felt like I read it too quickly!
I’ve been a big Lush fan for years now and I was over the moon when Miki announced she was releasing a memoir! I expected the typical “growing up, forming band, making it big” story that most band memoirs follow but Miki did that and MORE. It felt so much more personal and fleshed out than one would expect and before you know it, you’re halfway through the book when Lush is even formed.
Her writing style reminded me exactly of how she speaks and comes across in interviews I’ve seen and reading this felt unapologetically candid. I love that this was 100% her story from her POV and she didn’t shy away from speaking her mind. Miki did keep details to herself at times and made it very clear that she didn’t want to elaborate further on more sensitive topics and I totally respect that.
Reading about the history of one of my favorite bands was so interesting and made me appreciate them even more. It is also surprising to me how much they accomplished in the decade or so they were together!
As far as memoirs go, especially by a musician, this was definitely one of the best I’ve read. I took my time with this but still felt like I read it too quickly!
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Knew nothing about Miki before reading this book apart from having heard the song Ladykillers. Really fascinating, and candid look into her life. Usually, the cliche sex drugs and rock n roll makes for the most intriguing part of a musicians memoir, but the first half of this book delving into her childhood was the most touching for me. Also really refreshing to hear how challenging (for lack of better word) it was for a woman in a band adjacent to the late britpop scene. I learnt a lot from this book in terms of empathy.
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