Book 70 - Mike Pattenden "Last Orders at the Liars' Bar"

[jazzy_dave]

Mike Pattenden "Last Orders at the Liars' Bar : Official Story of the "Beautiful South" (Orion)





This is a well researched and very personal biography of a disparate group. Every member and influence is mentioned, but due to the charm and personality of the front man, it becomes mono-focused, and the chance to see the group behaviour is lost. Which is a shame, as this is a remarkable group of individuals and a very fine group, despite their music in my opinion being a bit bland or twee. More of the group dynamic, I believe, would have made any insights more likely.

Comments

[tavella.livejournal.com]

Huh, had forgotten all about those guys. Should see if I still have any of their mp3s.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

They're the Gilbert and Sullivan of rock and roll- witty, piss-taking lyrics set to sweet, hummable tunes.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Never heard of them. :o
Hugs, Jon

[scripsi.livejournal.com]

Oh, they really my late teens for me. I remember that my then boyfriend hated them. Well, he is gone and I still listen to Beautiful South occasionly. :)