Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.
Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.
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Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014432
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
London, England • 1970s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys by Viv Albertine is a 2014 memoir tracing her life from a turbulent childhood in London, through her time with the punk band the Slits, and into her later life, which includes marriage, motherhood, cancer, and a renewed creative career. The memoir recounts her experiences in the punk scene, her relationships, and her struggle for personal and artistic identity. Topics include domestic violence, drug use, abortion, and miscarriage.
Informative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Mysterious
Adventurous
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Viv Albertine's memoir, Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys., receives praise for its raw honesty, wit, and insight into the punk scene. Reviewers commend her candid reflections and engaging narrative. Some find her self-indulgence off-putting, but her unapologetic voice captivates. The book stands as a compelling read for music and memoir enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.?
Readers who relish punk rock history, feminist narratives, and personal growth memoirs will enjoy Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys. Similar to Just Kids by Patti Smith and Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon, this book captivates those interested in raw, real-life stories of women in male-dominated music scenes.
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Viv Albertine was a member of the pioneering all-female punk band The Slits, known for their influence on the punk and post-punk movements.
Besides her music career, Viv Albertine has also pursued filmmaking and was part of a class that included Derek Jarman, a notable British director.
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The book's title, Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys., was inspired by Albertine’s mother’s description of her daughter's teenage obsessions.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
London, England • 1970s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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