Automatic: Liner Notes from R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People    by Matthue Roth
Price: $1.99 USD. 15980 words. Language: English. Published on September 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Alternative.
R.E.M. released the album "Automatic for the People" in 1992. I was 14. I was about to fall in love. My best friend was about to fall into a coma. I hadn't learned how to play air guitar yet, but I was about to. And every song on that album was screaming my name.

33 Days: Touring In A Van. Sleeping On Floors. Chasing A Dream    by Bill See
Price: $0.99 USD. 81730 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Alternative.
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This coming of age memoir follows an indie rock band's first tour by van across the U.S. and Canada. No roadies, no soundmen - all they have is their music and each other's friendship. It's a now or never moment-take a shot at your dream or regret it for the rest of your life. They set out on the road to discovery to drink in all they could and maybe sell a few records. They grew up instead.