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Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.

By Viv Albertine
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Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys. by Viv Albertine is an evocative memoir detailing her journey as a pioneering female musician in the punk rock scene, particularly with the band The Slits. Through candid storytelling, Albertine reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her artistic and personal life, set against the fabric of cultural upheavals in the 1970s and beyond. Her narrative offers a raw and honest glimpse into a world of artistic expression and personal growth.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the punk rock scene of the 1970s and 1980s or if you enjoy candid and gritty memoirs about personal and artistic rebellion. Written by Viv Albertine, a key figure in punk music, it offers an intimate look at her life, creativity, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry. Expect humour, raw honesty, and insight into the world of a pioneering musician.

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Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys.

The story of a life lived unscripted, told from the heart.

The story of a life lived unscripted, told from the heart.

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In 1975, Viv Albertine was obsessed with music, but it never occurred to her she could be in a band as she couldn't play an instrument, and she'd never seen a girl play electric guitar.

A year later, she was the guitarist in the hugely influential all-girl band the Slits, who fearlessly took on the male-dominated music scene and became part of a movement that changed music.

A raw, thrilling story of life on the frontiers and a candid account of Viv's life post-punk—taking in a career in film, the pain of IVF, illness and divorce, and the triumph of making music again—Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys. is a remarkable memoir.

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Clothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys. by Viv Albertine has been praised for its candid and raw portrayal of the author's life as a member of the punk band, The Slits. Reviewers appreciate her honest exploration of personal and professional struggles, with a unique voice that captures the chaotic spirit of the music scene in the 1970s and 80s. The memoir combines humour, vulnerability, and resilience, offering an insightful look into the challenges and triumphs of being a pioneering female musician.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571328284

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 432

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Viv Albertine

About the Author

Songwriter and musician Viv Albertine was the guitarist in the hugely influential female punk band The Slits. A confidante of the Sex Pistols and the Clash, Viv was a key player in British punk culture. Alongside The Slits, she collaborated with numerous musicians, including Adrian Sherwood, before marking out a career in television and film production. After a hiatus of twenty-five years, Viv's first solo album, The Vermillion Border, was released in 2012 to great critical acclaim.

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