Goodbye 20th Century, Hello new Sonic Youth biography

Moshe · 03.28.2007, 04:12 AM

http://www.saucerlike.com/

Goodbye 20th Century, Hello new Sonic Youth biography
March 28, 2007

David Browne, author of the forthcoming Sonic Youth biography gave saucerlike these exclusive details on his project:
"Hi Moshe: Since you asked about my book, here's the current skinny. with all due respect to previous volumes, I'm at work on what I hope
will be a definitive biography of this undeniably important and influential band, to be published by Da Capo in the U.S., Piatkus in the U.K., and Kiepenheuer & Witsch in Germany. The release date should be 2008, but since I'm still working on it, don't hold me to that year just yet. Although I've interviewed and written about Sonic Youth since 1988, in publications ranging from Musician magazine and Entertainment Weekly to the New York Times, the book will feature all-new interviews with the four principals, who are supportive of the project (not to mention very patient with my endless questioning) and have given me access to their vast archives. The book, which has the working title "Goodbye 20th Century," will also encompass interviews with nearly 100 friends, fellow creative travelers, family members, former band members (all the ex-drummers), and producers and record executives who have worked with the band over the last quarter century. Everyone from Thurston's mom and Harold Paris to Jim O'Rourke will be heard from. As for me, this will be my third book, the first two being "Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley" (2001) and "Amped" (2004), a history of extreme sports. If I were to ponder a connecting thread between all these books, it would probably have something to do with maintaining one's integrity in an overcommercialized world, but I'll leave the analysis to others.
Anyway, wish me luck."

Well, Good Luck David!

Moshe

SynthethicalY · 03.28.2007, 04:18 AM

Thanks. It will be on my list.

sonicl · 03.28.2007, 04:19 AM

Well done, Moshe, for pestering the poor man until he gave you answer

raging_nelly · 03.28.2007, 05:34 AM

Aha! Been looking for a good book to read about me fave band!

Is there any others already out there? Ive been looking but cant find none! And I know the Daydream Nation book is out soon

sonicl · 03.28.2007, 05:50 AM

Confusion is Next (Alec Foege) - ISBN 0312113692
I Dreamed of Noise (Ignacio Julia) - ISBN 8460518612 (with CD)
Sonic Life (Guido Chiesa) - ISBN 8872260507 (with CD)

Check saucerlike.com for other details.

Nothing since the mid-90s though.

And there's also:
JRNLS80S (Lee Ranaldo) - ISBN 188712831X

raging_nelly · 03.28.2007, 05:53 AM

ah thanks i shall check these out!

Moshe · 03.29.2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sonicl

Well done, Moshe, for pestering the poor man until he gave you answer

Actually David Browne is very nice. He seems to really enjoy writing about SY.

sonicl · 03.29.2007, 03:52 PM

I got that impression when I first read about him writing the book. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Next time you're in contact with him, please let him know that I'm offering him my services as a proof-reader.

whorefrost · 03.29.2007, 04:13 PM

ah, this sounds fantastic..
what's happening w/ psychic confusion, anyone know?

sonicl · 03.29.2007, 04:17 PM

Last thing I heard was that its release was delayed while ET was finishing his Nirvana book, which was due to come out first.

sonicl · 03.29.2007, 04:41 PM

I've emailed the publishers of the Everett True book, will post their reply when (if?) it comes.

Bal · 03.29.2007, 04:58 PM

sounds very interesting

Rob Instigator · 03.29.2007, 05:16 PM

Fucking fantastic!!!!!!!

blastscenealibi · 03.30.2007, 12:24 AM

Sounds promising.

Moshe · 03.30.2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sonicl

I've emailed the publishers of the Everett True book, will post their reply when (if?) it comes.

I believe this book was cancelled.

demonrail666 · 03.30.2007, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moshe

I believe this book was cancelled.

That's a real shame. although I'm not a huge fan of ET's writing, he has a definite position regarding the whole 'indie' thing. I'd imagine that he'd be pretty Kim-Thurston-centric, with little interest in either Lee or Steve.

Regarding the Nirvana book, I know he used to be a real CL fan, so it's going to be interesting to see how he tackles THAT hot potato.

Moshe · 04.01.2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moshe

http://www.saucerlike.com/

Goodbye 20th Century, Hello new Sonic Youth biography
March 28, 2007

"Goodbye 20th Century," will also encompass interviews with nearly 100 friends, fellow creative travelers, family members, former band members (all the ex-drummers), and producers and record executives who have worked with the band over the last quarter century. Everyone from Thurston's mom and Harold Paris to Jim O'Rourke will be heard from. "

Who is Harold Paris?

kingcoffee · 04.02.2007, 12:28 AM

Can't wait to read that book.

Toilet & Bowels · 04.02.2007, 07:36 AM

everett true is an fool, i'm glad he's not doing an SY book anymore

sonicl · 04.02.2007, 07:39 AM

I'd say ET's more a twat than a fool. Fool suggests that the person concerned cannot help but be the way he is. I think ET's the way he is through choice, which is far worse.

03.28.2007, 04:12 AM	#1
Moshe Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,895	http://www.saucerlike.com/ Goodbye 20th Century, Hello new Sonic Youth biography March 28, 2007 David Browne, author of the forthcoming Sonic Youth biography gave saucerlike these exclusive details on his project: "Hi Moshe: Since you asked about my book, here's the current skinny. with all due respect to previous volumes, I'm at work on what I hope will be a definitive biography of this undeniably important and influential band, to be published by Da Capo in the U.S., Piatkus in the U.K., and Kiepenheuer & Witsch in Germany. The release date should be 2008, but since I'm still working on it, don't hold me to that year just yet. Although I've interviewed and written about Sonic Youth since 1988, in publications ranging from Musician magazine and Entertainment Weekly to the New York Times, the book will feature all-new interviews with the four principals, who are supportive of the project (not to mention very patient with my endless questioning) and have given me access to their vast archives. The book, which has the working title "Goodbye 20th Century," will also encompass interviews with nearly 100 friends, fellow creative travelers, family members, former band members (all the ex-drummers), and producers and record executives who have worked with the band over the last quarter century. Everyone from Thurston's mom and Harold Paris to Jim O'Rourke will be heard from. As for me, this will be my third book, the first two being "Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim Buckley" (2001) and "Amped" (2004), a history of extreme sports. If I were to ponder a connecting thread between all these books, it would probably have something to do with maintaining one's integrity in an overcommercialized world, but I'll leave the analysis to others. Anyway, wish me luck." Well, Good Luck David! Moshe
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SynthethicalY invito al cielo Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 7,408	Thanks. It will be on my list.
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sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	Well done, Moshe, for pestering the poor man until he gave you answer
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03.28.2007, 05:34 AM	#4
raging_nelly stalker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 409	Aha! Been looking for a good book to read about me fave band! Is there any others already out there? Ive been looking but cant find none! And I know the Daydream Nation book is out soon __________________ "Thurston's gonna spin 'till he's dizzy... and that's the right move!" www.myspace.com/myboyslashmygirl www.dischordmusic.blogspot.com
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03.28.2007, 05:50 AM	#5
sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	Confusion is Next (Alec Foege) - ISBN 0312113692 I Dreamed of Noise (Ignacio Julia) - ISBN 8460518612 (with CD) Sonic Life (Guido Chiesa) - ISBN 8872260507 (with CD) Check saucerlike.com for other details. Nothing since the mid-90s though. And there's also: JRNLS80S (Lee Ranaldo) - ISBN 188712831X
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03.28.2007, 05:53 AM	#6
raging_nelly stalker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwich, England Posts: 409	ah thanks i shall check these out! __________________ "Thurston's gonna spin 'till he's dizzy... and that's the right move!" www.myspace.com/myboyslashmygirl www.dischordmusic.blogspot.com
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03.29.2007, 03:52 PM	#8
sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	I got that impression when I first read about him writing the book. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Next time you're in contact with him, please let him know that I'm offering him my services as a proof-reader.
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03.29.2007, 04:13 PM	#9
whorefrost invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arrived in Smoke, Arrived in Gold Posts: 2,569	ah, this sounds fantastic.. what's happening w/ psychic confusion, anyone know?
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03.29.2007, 04:17 PM	#10
sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	Last thing I heard was that its release was delayed while ET was finishing his Nirvana book, which was due to come out first.
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03.29.2007, 04:41 PM	#11
sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	I've emailed the publishers of the Everett True book, will post their reply when (if?) it comes.
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03.29.2007, 04:58 PM	#12
Bal the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Budapest city Posts: 1,011	sounds very interesting __________________
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Rob Instigator invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the land of the Instigator Posts: 27,976	Fucking fantastic!!!!!!! __________________ RXTT's Intellectual Journey - my new blog where I talk about all the books I read.
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03.30.2007, 12:24 AM	#14
blastscenealibi bad moon rising Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 185	Sounds promising.
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04.02.2007, 12:28 AM	#18
kingcoffee expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,510	Can't wait to read that book. __________________ "No way, man! Cuz dyin' would be a stone groove! Got any messages for Jimi Hendrix?" "Yes. Pick up your puppy."
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Toilet & Bowels invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 12,268	everett true is an fool, i'm glad he's not doing an SY book anymore
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04.02.2007, 07:39 AM	#20
sonicl invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,527	I'd say ET's more a twat than a fool. Fool suggests that the person concerned cannot help but be the way he is. I think ET's the way he is through choice, which is far worse.
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