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Suede: Love and Poison: The Authorised Biography

by David Barnett

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When they appeared on the British rock scene in the early 1990s--a bastard fusion of the Smiths and Ziggy Stardust--some called them "The Best New Band in Britain." At the time, the group--based around flamboyant vocalist Brett Anderson and guitarist Bernard Butler--hadn't released one note of music. What followed was an eponymous album that was to become the fastest-selling debut in British musical history, as well as a decade of narcotic excess, redemption, and fantastic pop music. Now fully updated to include the inside story of the band's decision to split and Brett's new solo ventures, Suede: Love and Poison traces the scarcely credible story of a band that went to hell and back.… (more)
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I have to explain my four star rating. Unashamedly, I like gossip. However, its content ensures a definite place for light, casual reading and revealing "omg did he really-" moments and nothing much. Still, it's worth a fun read. ( )
  georgeybataille | Jun 1, 2021 |
The biography of my favourite band, complete with colour photographs. A turbulent tale that is beautifully told. ( )
  wrappedupinbooks | Sep 25, 2006 |
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When they appeared on the British rock scene in the early 1990s--a bastard fusion of the Smiths and Ziggy Stardust--some called them "The Best New Band in Britain." At the time, the group--based around flamboyant vocalist Brett Anderson and guitarist Bernard Butler--hadn't released one note of music. What followed was an eponymous album that was to become the fastest-selling debut in British musical history, as well as a decade of narcotic excess, redemption, and fantastic pop music. Now fully updated to include the inside story of the band's decision to split and Brett's new solo ventures, Suede: Love and Poison traces the scarcely credible story of a band that went to hell and back.

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