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Brian
I wouldn't say it's "400 pages of Chris Frantz being bitter"- his relationship with Tina is the clear central point of the book. That said David is definitely portrayed as a stubborn artist. I'd say it's worth reading if just for the accounts of their early tours but if you're that high on Byrne the book does take its shots at him.
Anthony
Here and there Chris complains about David Byrne but it is hardly the focus of the book. It is mostly about the history from his general viewpoint, with a focus on Tina & Tom Tom... and he clearly respects David's talents... and he loves what they all produced together as Talking Heads.
Elaine
I just finished and wish I listened to the albums as I was reading. there's some interesting insight in to the process brought to each album. As a fan of both Byrne, the Heads, and Chris and Tina. Frantz has some valid comments about the often dismissive nature of Byrne. But the book is more than that. It's a testament to his love of music and art and Tina.
Andrew Watson
I too feared a bookful of Byrne bitterness. But that's not what I got. There's a lot more about Tina than about David, for example.
I recommend this book.
I recommend this book.
Danny
I would say it is a must read if you are a Talking Heads fan. However, like the other reviewers mentioned. He sounds bitter about Byrne from the first mention of him. Even as a David Byrne fan though I think you will find things you like such as David's inspiration for writing different songs.
I will warn you though, this book opens with the most anecdotal "growing up" stories I have ever read. If you have little interest in Frantz, I would skip 50 pages or so in when the founding Talking Heads meet at the Rhode Island School of Design
I will warn you though, this book opens with the most anecdotal "growing up" stories I have ever read. If you have little interest in Frantz, I would skip 50 pages or so in when the founding Talking Heads meet at the Rhode Island School of Design
Tosh
This memoir is a strange book. If you are a Talking Heads fan you should read it. On the other hand, it is numerous pages of being bitter about Byrne. Even on a bizarre level after awhile.
Jquick99
I could have forgotten something, but from my memory, the author doesn’t say anything nice/positive about the band’s lead singer. Whenever Byrne is mentioned, it’s going to be a dig.
Jim Berkenstadt
I think the book is a joyful, fascinating celebration of Chris and Tina's creative journey through the music world and beyond. Chris' valid complaints about David Byrne are very brief. It more about the joy of making and producing music that world loves.
Kimley
There is definitely a lot of bad blood between the two and he does cover it to a large extent but there are a lot of other stories here as well about the scene in general and the development of the band.
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