wokeupnew
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Yeah it’ll spoil the show, plus it references various scenes and why certain music was used in certain moments. You need to absolutely watch the show regardless of the book though, it’s excellent.
The 33 1/3 thread.... (the book series)
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avecigrec
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I would recommend this to anybody that's interested in the series overall (and music fans in general) - 55 different albums get covered here in essays that average 3-4 pages, and it's a great opportunity to get a glimpse at the writing styles of 55 different 33 1/3 authors. After working my way through this over the past few months there are definitely some books about albums I don't know or don't love that I'm more excited to read based on having read a bit by their author here. I've also got a bunch of new albums in my non-2022 to-listen queue thanks to this.
avecigrec
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Spotted a used copy for $6.99 on one of my local bookshops' website the other day. Pretty stoked.
topofthedial
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I just finished Voodoo and it was definitely NOT one of the best of the series. Between the factual errors, the overwhelming focus on the lyrics over the very innovative music, and the lack of access to the principals, it was a letdown.
I learned more about the recording of Voodoo from "Dilla Time" (highly recommended, btw) than I did from the 33 1/3 book about the album. Bummer.
I learned more about the recording of Voodoo from "Dilla Time" (highly recommended, btw) than I did from the 33 1/3 book about the album. Bummer.
BoilerRhapsody
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The public proposal window is open. Anyone within the realm of submitting one or have any hopes for the next round of books?
avecigrec
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I had an idea but I think it's evolved beyond something that would fit with 33 1/3.
It's also currently sitting at 0% submission ready anyway!
I was just telling my wife about these, and I said 'there are SO many, name a band!' because I'm ordering a couple today so I figured I'd get her one too.
So of course I couldn't find any of her choices - The Cure, Fiona Apple or The Decemberists - on the Bloomsbury site. I'm kind of surprised based on how many of these there are.
So of course I couldn't find any of her choices - The Cure, Fiona Apple or The Decemberists - on the Bloomsbury site. I'm kind of surprised based on how many of these there are.
jamieanderson1968
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There definitely seem to be holes. But since I think they still published based on proposals that people make Bloomsbury is not commissioning any specific band or album be covered.
The one on the replacements' "let it be" is by Colin Meloy iirc
TrainFan73
Frothy
Bought a copy of 1000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die. First record is Abba Gold.... listening to it tonight got me thinking how awful that 33 1/3 was and how I hadn't listened to Abba since I finished it and that was a shame.
This was a decent read; mostly based on song lyrics and the author's suppositions on what Mitchell's thoughts were in the writing of these songs. He covers a few other albums before and after the meat of the C&S writing.
This is only my 2nd 33 1/3 book, not sure which one will be next but I have other things in queue before I consider my next installment.
This is only my 2nd 33 1/3 book, not sure which one will be next but I have other things in queue before I consider my next installment.
jamieanderson1968
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I find with this series, if you are not enjoying one of the books you need to stop or you will end up hating the record.
I know this post was from a long time ago, but I just saw it today while looking through this thread for my next couple titles to read. I was recently sent an extra copy of Sowdfishtrombones, I was thinking I'd PIF it, but I'd trade if you still have the extra copy of VU.
CrazyDiamond84
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It's a deal!
Right on! I'll DM you my info.
TrainFan73
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Fugazi book is great. First one I read. @Thackeraye mentioned the book when he picked In on the Kill Taker as ROTM:
Needles & Grooves AoTM /// Vol. 14 - August 2020 /// Fugazi - In on the Kill Taker
Hello all! I'm honoured to be selected to pick your album of the month for August 2020. Looking forward to having fun with all your guessing, and to share this album with you. I'm in the UK, so I'll be working slightly different hours to you all. This means that I might not be able to answer...
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Thackeraye
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Yup, the Fugazi book is great. Well worth your time.Fugazi book is great. First one I read. @Thackeraye mwntioned the book when he picked In on the Kill Taker as ROTM:
Needles & Grooves AoTM /// Vol. 14 - August 2020 /// Fugazi - In on the Kill Taker
Hello all! I'm honoured to be selected to pick your album of the month for August 2020. Looking forward to having fun with all your guessing, and to share this album with you. I'm in the UK, so I'll be working slightly different hours to you all. This means that I might not be able to answer...
jamieanderson1968
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Ditto on the Fugazi, one of the better 33.3 books that I have read.
I read the Ramones years ago. I don't remember much about it, but I did finish it so that must mean it was not terrible.