Girl in a Band: A Memoir Audiobook Review
Girl in a Band: A Memoir – An Audio Book Review
- Author: Kim Gordon
- Narrated by: Kim Gordon
- Length: 7 hours and 14 minutes
- Unabridged
- Genre: Memoir
Download or CD available to BUY at Amazon.
Girl in a Band: A Memoir Audio Book Summary:
Sonic Youth was one of the prominent music bands in history and one of its founding members is Kim Gordon. Being a girl in one of the most popular bands in her generation, she quickly rose to become a role model for a whole generation of women. Girl in a Band will shed some light during one of the high points of her life by having Kim Gordon tell her story. This audiobook is a memoir of her experience as an artist, a wife and as a mother. It shows how her strong sense of independence pushed her to become one of the first women of rock and roll to achieve such a high success.
Kim Gordon is often described as distant which makes her experiences during her career through the height of the band’s popularity a mystery. For the first time ever, Kim Gordon opens up about her childhood, growing up in California during the 60’s and 70’s, her time with her band and more of her personal relationships.
Girl in a Band is an edgy and insightful look into the life of Kim Gordon, a founding member of Sonic Youth that paved the way for bands like Nirvana and other alternative rock bands to break through the glass ceiling.
One reason to listen:
If you are a fan of Sonic Youth or alternative rock in general then this is a must listen. It walks you through the time when the genre first bursts into the scene from the point of view of a unique artist that was there through it all and learns more about her in the process.
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Reactions:
“Kim Gordon is a mysterious icon. This memoir offers an insight into the voyage of her life and the love of art that has driven her to create. It lessens the mystery and makes her a greater inspiration.” – Brent C. Airey
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2QGYJK72YV8GW/
“GIRL IN A BAND is a wonderful, insightful tail of a very gifted artist and performer. This is not a trivial read; I think most readers will want to read this book slowly, or perhaps read it once and then come back and read the whole thing all over again.” – Bassocantor
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3NJZW0HMNGHY2/
“Incredible. I don’t know much about Sonic Youth, but I have always been aware of Kim Gordon, partly because my daughter who is 17 has always thought Gordon is the coolest person ever, not that i am really sure what that means.” – George DeMark
http://www.amazon.com/review/R10TCT4AI8Q5JV/
“The book is a quick read, at times very well constructed, and page turning. However, certain sections are written as if it managed to dodge an editor, suddenly taking on a sloppy casual tone following a well crafted previous chapter. All in all, Kim Gordon’s memoir is a welcomed addition from a strong female voice and true artist.” – 4eyesguy
http://www.amazon.com/review/R18FPUCH6TELAJ/
“Really sums up the grungy up in old NYC lifestyle, complete with an endorsement for Combat, the roach killer. Some references to places that are no longer, CBGB included. This is an easy read. Interesting for punk rock lovers, but nothing too revealing or mind blowing.” – Brian Lange
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3KJLMA4DZLGVF/
Score on Audible: 4.4 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.1 out of 5
Download or CD available to BUY at Amazon.
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