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4.11 AVERAGE
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Often funny, ultimately heartbreaking, and always sincere account of the story of Joy Division by bassist Peter Hook. One of the most influential post-punk bands is way too often put on a pedestal, and the tragedy of Ian Curtis has created a myth surrounding the singer. Hook's account brings everything down to earth, a story of four young lads who loved to play rock and roll. Humanizing Curtis makes his death even more poignant. And at the same time, learning how they produced their songs makes one appreciate the music even more.
I’m glad I listened to this on audio as read by Peter Hook. He is so natural. It never feels like he is “reading” but rather like you are sitting in a bar and he’s just telling you a bunch of stories about his time in Joy Division. This is a great intimate history of the band from the perspective of one of its more forthright members. Hooky doesn’t pull any punches and constantly reminds you this is HIS BOOK so he’ll say what he wants. My only slight critique of the book is about the countless recounting of all the japes the boys played on each other and on other bands. It was nonstop. After hearing about half a dozen different japes I lost interest in hearing about the two dozen more. I think what I liked most was Hooky’s dissection of the Joy Division albums track by track. His insight is priceless and you should most definitely listen to the songs as he talks about them. All in all, I enjoyed this book. It kind of makes me want to read more about Joy Division.
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For those who are still convinced that Joy Division were miserable bastards.
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LOVED this book, Peter Hook really grasps your attention.