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Sto caricando le informazioni... Talking Smack: Honest Conversations about Drugsdi Andrew McMillen
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Of all the creative industries, the most distinct link between drug use and creativity lies within music. The two elements seem to be intertwined, inseparable; that mythical phrase "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" has been bandied about with a wink and a grin for decades. In this fascinating book, journalist Andrew McMillen talks with Australian musicians about their thoughts on'nd experiences with'llicit, prescription, and legal drugs. Through a series of in-depth and intimate interviews, he tells the stories of those who have bitten into the forbidden fruit and avoided choking. By having conversations about something that's rarely discussed in public, and much less often dealt with honestly, McMillen explores the truths and realities of a contentious topic that isn't going away. Talking Smack is a timely, thought-provoking must-read that takes readers inside the highs and lows of some of our most successful and creative musicians. Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Yet despite my anticipation, "Talking Smack: Honest Conversations About Drugs" managed to exceed my expectations.
It was the writing that allowed the book to surpass my expectations. Andrew McMillen's writing style was very crisp, clear and readable. The 14 musicians were given their own chapters, with McMillen writing a mini-biography of the artist's career, as viewed through the lens of their drug-taking.
I liked the sense of place that McMillen conveyed in the pieces. He spoke to each of the musicians face-to-face, and the environmental conditions of that meeting shines through in the writing. I could imagine what Steve Kilbey's flat was like, and what Brisbane was like on the Anzac Day when he talked to Jon Toogood. McMillen also tastefully intertwined his personal stories of drug-taking with the artists', allowing himself to come into the picture when it supported, or contrasted with the views of the artist.
Talking Smack comes highly recommended. (