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Dennis L. Myers Jr.

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Surprisingly enjoyable by the numbers, rock memoir

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 02-24-25

I can’t say that I’m a huge fan of Michael McDonald’s nor do I even own a single record, but because his voice was so ubiquitous in my youth (born 1971), and because of my recent affinity for yacht rock,I felt I would give this a listen. It exceeded my expectations while definitely avoiding being trashy and focused on gossip. This particular book also benefits very much from the audiobook format. Despite his struggles with alcohol and drugs – which I had absolutely no idea about – I find found him very cogent, very genuine, and incredibly likable.

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Entertaining bio of Stones focused on years through Exile

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-15-25

The book has a nice flow, even though it is very much in the new journalism vein. It focuses more on personalities than the architecture of the music, but does give a good overview of the band. Even though it focuses largely on the years 64 through 72. It does take the story up until the 2010s with what feels like an extended epilogue. A very serviceable, if light, biography of the band, told through the perspective of a Rolling Stone writer who has had many interviews with them.

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Refreshingly objective fact-focused assessment of the evidence.

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-14-25

Detailed yet all about the facts - not about positioning an author’s hypothesis. Refreshingly different than other Zodiac books.

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Cogent, balanced narrative/bio of LHO

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 01-08-25

Author does not push an agenda but rather, lays out the facts and events of LHO’s life, no doubt fueled by the bizarre and narcissism of his strange mother. Highly recommended.

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A decent, balanced, succinct complete bio/overview of Manson

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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 12-30-24

Not as sensational as I had anticipated. And not a collection of interviews, as I had expected. Instead, it’s a relatively cogent, balanced, if paint-by-number bio of Manson, 80% focused on 1969-1970, as you’d expect. Benefits from being published in 2019, so it covers the complete arc of Manson’s life. Steers clear of the conspiracy whirlpool that consumed the second half of the book, “Chaos.” Why is it called the Manson Tapes? The last 40 minutes or so is a well acted reading of a transcript of one of Manson’s last interviews with someone who feels a little too patronizing. Interesting but nothing revelatory.

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Balanced sober bio but outdated and poor quality audio

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-26-24

Recording references “flipping the cassette“ at one point, repeats a clip, and the punch ins are noticeable in sound quality

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Not what I expected. Start slow but gets better.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 10-16-24

I expected more comedy, but was pleasantly surprised at this love letter to his son, which shares advice on what it means to be a man today.

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Very different from film. Start with afterword (last chapter) to better appreciate the book.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-24-24

Not bad, just different. You won’t really recognize the same characters if you’re a fan of the film. The overall scenario is similar, but the incidents along the way are quite different and much more violent and sadistic in the book. Not only is the name of the gang different – in the novel they are the Coney Island Dominators – the gang is made up of only teenagers. The final chapter, Sol Yurick’s 2003 afterword, really puts things in perspective. I strongly suggest starting with the lengthy author afterword (last chapter of audiobook) before starting the novel.

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A full podcast series, not a book

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-11-24

Entertaining and great to have first-person interviews, but this is just 13 or so episodes of a podcast crammed together…not a book.

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Exceptional short stories and novellas without traditional monsters

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 09-09-24

The theme across these stories is largely “Grief” and “No good deed goes unpunished.” A refreshing collection for those wary of vampires and killer clowns. You will find that many are stressful and quite unsettling, but that’s what you would expect from Stephen King. That said, I think the stories contain some of the more insightful and multilayered characters, with distinct lessons to be learned. They will stay with you for quite a while. And as always, Will Patton is the best interpreter and the only reader I’ve ever heard who could do a genuine Downeast Maine accent correctly.

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