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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
Incredible, 25 Jan 2008
Probably the most beautiful story I have ever read. As an Eels fan I've been fascinated by E for a long time, and his intriguing lyrics have left me with a lot of unanswered questions. This book answers them all. None of his lyrics are a mystery any longer and you can relate them to his own life experiences, which only serves to help you relate them to your own.
It's a miracle that this man remains so upbeat despite so much personal tragedy, and in fact is stronger because of it. It's a long time since I've read a book so quickly, with so much concentration. I've read autobiographies by many of my favourite music/comedy artists, but none of them come close to touching this. I consider myself unfortunate that I am not a close personal friend of Mark Oliver Everett.
I was not previously aware of the controversy surrounding "Daisies of the Galaxy" but I am so glad I know about it now! Pure insanity and makes for great stories.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Fascinating and uplifting account of one man's life...also good insight into rock n' roll, 7 Feb 2008
It's a story of one man, who doesn't quite fit in. He doesn't fit in because of his take on life which has been aided by his family's strange place in their community.
This is an honest account of growing up feeling different, having natural talents which don't really materialise until he's in his late teens. When he does realise that music is a road by which he wishes to travel, he struggles with balancing his creativity with the fact that death seems to be around the corner.
Clearly sensitive, Mark E writes with a flawless passion where he tries to clearly assess quite horrific incidents through a natural distance - and this throws up his emotional and intellectual dilemma.
He is an outsider who writes some quite amazing music. In the context of his music it's great to have this personal account of his life rather than read interviews or record reviews. It brings even more to his records.
Good autobiographies bring images into your minds eye about the writer - this is a very evocative account of "E's" life and well done to him for writing it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great even without the music, 17 Sep 2008
A Kid's Review
I don't agree with reviewers who say you need to be an Eels fan to enjoy this book. I barely knew Eels at all, and I came to the book because of my interest in quantum physics and Mark Everett's father (see, for example, In Search of Schrodinger's Cat). I found it to be a terrific read full of insights about growing up in America. And THEN I bought a couple of Eels albums, which are also great.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
One of the best books I've ever read, 14 April 2008
He's always been one of the most honest lyricists and his writing here is no different. Unflinchingly blunt about the personal tragedies in his life and the seemingly countless misfortunes he has witnessed, he somehow weaves them all into a life-affirming and at times, blackly comic memoir. I love his music, his live shows are mesmerising and now I'm a fan of his book.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Breathtaking sadness and joy, 30 Jan 2008
I sat down to make a start on this book the other night and for the first time in my life read a book from start to finish in one sitting. An absoulte joy to read and offers a great insight into the world of a troubled genius. Makes you view your own life just a little bit different.
Brilliant.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
you need to buy this!, 20 April 2008
hands down the best book i have ever read in my life. a must have for any eels fan, this book will put you through every emotion possible, i am generally a very detached person but i had a tear in my eye when he writes about his sister and mother's death. if your not into emotional stuff dont be put off by that, this book made me laugh loads as it is full of witty antidotes which had me laughing out loud, this book adds even more meaning to all his songs and you understand where lyrics came from and what was going on in his life when he wrote them. It was such a great experience to hear "the chet" (eels guitarist) read out parts of the book when i went to see them live at the Birmingham town hall. A must have, i rate this very highly!!! (eels rock)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Beautiful, tragic, poignant, triumphant, 23 Mar 2008
E's bad luck in life is well documented and this book takes a look though his life thus far, specifically focusing on all of the events that have made him perhaps the greatest singer/songwriter of his generation. The book is an amazing piece of writing, tackling some very dark moments in an objective and positive way that stays well clear of the 'depressing' tag. What's more, it's a really easy read - I stormed through it in 2 days and just wanted it to go on and on. You definitely don't need to be a fan of the Eels to appreciate this but if you are, it is the perfect window into the world of a genius who has been through so much but has come of it all fighting and blessed with humour and a very honest sense of perspective. I can't recommend this book enough - enjoy!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great book....., 5 Feb 2008
I was eagerly expecting this book from Mark Everett and I wasn't disappointed. I zipped through it in about 2 days. Although he has had his fair share of tragedy, there is a terrific underlying wit associated with his writing. Like his music, the book is so personal but you can totally relate to the subject matter because their is nothing in this book which is impressionable (so many music books are written with the Radio 1's audience in mind!). Buy this book, then buy Eel's music - Mark E Everett is a huge talent.
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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Touching, 20 Jan 2008
A fascinating and touching insight into the man and his music. It provides you with a real understanding (and therefore a greater appreciation of) of some of the subjects of his songs all of which were written about one aspect or another of his topsy turvy life.
However if you're not an Eels fan, it's still worth a read just to see how one man found a constructive way to deal with so much loss in his life.
It's not a hard or lengthy book to read, it's straightforward and doesn't use flowery language. That however, is its charm, just like his music.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Uplifting - Mr.E's Beautiful Blues set to words, 18 Jan 2008
If you are an Eels/E aficionado, then this is the book you would expect Mark Everett to write. If not, welcome to this world. This is a beautifully written and evocative walk through his never less than eventful life. Concise, with a dry humour and at times emotionally overwhelming, it reflects and expresses perfectly the idiosyncratic honesty, humour and soul that makes his music. Brief but perfect.
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