HunkaHunkaBurninLove

AI narrator is distracting.

Revisado: 04-21-25

Kind of thin. Nothing new here. Feels like a cash grab honestly. The “virtual voice” narrator is distracting with the Speak & Spell” gurgle at the end of most sentences. Mispronunciation abounds and as you listen, it gets worse. I personally don’t want to listen to AI narrators. Especially not after listening to this.

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Another audiobook with editing mistakes by Max Brooks

Revisado: 06-26-24

Max tells a good story. This one is told in the manner of World War Z but the protagonist is very different. Not bad for a short story. Once again the final audio master file has an editing mistake. Fortunately it is in the end credits unlike WWZ where it involved chapters of the narrative. Is no one actually checking these things? Worth a listen.

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Open, Honest and Answers A Lot of Questions.

Revisado: 01-03-24

Geddy is a true enigma. In the story of his life, he is open and quite honest about how the whirlwind of heartbreaking tragedy and life changing events affected him. He allows a closer look at the man that we thought we knew all this time, along with several revelations of what was really going on behind the scenes with Rush. In true Canadian modesty, he downplays his talent while revealing his humanity.
His narration is gentle, a bit cautious and focused with the occasional drop in's from Lerxst, (Alex Lifeson) and Cliff Burnstein. He could read children's books if the rock thing doesn't workout.
Overall, I personally would have liked to hear more about some of the later albums recording but I understand the editing choices.
Geddy did a great job with this book, I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend it.

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Fun for all.

Revisado: 12-09-22

A great story for kids and young adults. Some “in” jokes for the adults. (Nothing naughty.)

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Same Stories from The Elephant, plus Acting!

Revisado: 09-18-21

I love the stories Michael Caine tells in all of his autobiographies. It is even better that he narrates them as well. But in case you are considering this book or his other autobiography, The Elephant To Hollywood, you should know that the stories are the same in both. However, they are told a bit better in The Elephant. This book includes the stories as well as his acting tips and advise. So if you are not interested in the acting technique, get the other book. They are both very entertaining!

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Nothing revelatory here.

Revisado: 08-23-21

If you've read Geoff Emerick or George Martin's book, you won't really need this one. Especially since the author quotes those other books often. Even being a fan of studio tech and the history, I was hoping for a bit more.

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Great behind the scenes.

Revisado: 08-20-21

It is a little bit of a strange premise as Morris talks to an imaginary Prince throughout the book. However, I see it as a tribute to his on again, off again relationship with the Purple One.

I only wish Morris had done the narration himself.

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Great production with some weirdness.

Revisado: 08-20-21

Excellent story and production. There are some moments where throat and mouth noises are featured in strange pauses. Very odd. . .

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Strange Repetition But Good Info

Revisado: 02-14-21

First, it is a great book. The performance is very good despite leaning on an endearing, "down home" delivery at times.
The reason for the lost star is the very strange habit the author has for quoting people, then immediately have them repeat themselves. Could it be the subjects speech pattern? Sure. But not when it happens so often to so many people quoted in the book. I commend Mr. Popoff for his work, but would prefer that he present the quotes "as is" instead of adding the weird repetition.
The book is well researched and truly gives the reader a feeling of being on the journey with the band as they grow up and become RUSH. I personally can't stand music critics reviews of albums, however the book is very good at not influencing the reader/listener and presents the music in a way that inspires curiosity.
I look forward to future installments of the bands story when available.

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A Pulitzer Prize Worthy Effort.

Revisado: 09-10-18

This is the definitive story of The Beatles. The how, the when and often, the why. I can't imagine what's to come in the next volume. The research is exhaustive, definitive and simply stunning. The book allows you to get to know the band as human beings and see their development in a way previously impossible as both musicians and human beings.

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