Bit of a Blur (Abridged) Audiobook

" Perfect for any Blur fan or those wanting to peep behind the debauched curtain of rock and roll. "

" I stopped reading just after Graham left, when Alex starts talking about rocket science... "

" uh, i didn't exactly read this, I listened to the audio book, which was a million times better I'm sure because Alex James himself reads it. If you like Blur at all, this is the best book ever. "

" I fluctuated between living Alex to wanting to give him a good shake! Alex James seems to have tripped through life trampling on everything and hurting those he cared for but still comes out shining and successful! Despite this his biography is an enjoyable read and when he decided to sort his life out he becomes a lot more likeable! "

" 3 bottles of champagne a day, a serious cheese addiction, and a very humble and interesting look at one of the greatest unsung bands of our times. "

" I liked this book 'cause it brought me good memories back, but as literature, it is very weak. "

" I loved this book. Alex James is such an engaging writer, is at all times brutally honest and isn't afraid of coming across like a twat. This book made me laugh out loud and I wished it went for longer. "

" Interesting to hear about his life and how Blur started. I thought it could have been more detailed though. "

" James's prose can be a bit flowery at times, but if you've read any of his columns then you'll be used to that. Not quite the warts and all account I might have hoped for, but James's wandering and enquiring mind makes it engaging enough. "

" It takes a long time to say: I got famous, did a lot of drinking and coke and had sex with a lot of chicks, I learned to fly a plane and then I got married to a hot chick who had some kids. I would recommend reading this on a plane. "

" Best autobiography I've read so far. "

" A companion for the Luke Haines book "

" Really brilliant writing. Also great for Blur-lovers to get to know what it was like for Alex to be in one of the biggest Britpop band of the 90's. "

" Alex James, the gourgeous bass player from the Blur tells a lot about him...how he started playing the bass because buying a keyboard was too expensive, how is being a POP star in London in the 90's...how music is the best thing that can ever happen to you ;) "

" Readable, bit James comes across as a cheese-eating, vapid celeb, made me wonder why I bought their albums when I was a teenager. Still, they did write good songs. "

" I love Blur, so its without a doubt that I loved this book. Amazing insider to the great Britannia scene of the 90's "

" Only worthwhile if you're a fan of Blur. "

" Basically, Alex James has lived an exceedingly charmed life. Plus he is hot. Really hot. Now he makes artisanal cheese on a posh farm in the English countryside. Good book. "

" Starts off good but ends up with you just reading about a millionaire spending money on cool stuff all day. "

" I wanted to know more about Blur so I thought I'd give this book a try. I was pleased because Alex James wrote about his bandmates and his friends and all the crazy stuff he got into. It was very endearing. I'm glad I got to know more about Blur and each band member through the eyes of Alex. "

" Alex James is a cheese wizard and is basically amazing. "

" Alex James, I know you're gorgeous and know a tiny bit about the planets, but that doesn't mean I want an astronomy lecture interpersed with stories of you lolling about on satin sheets with a model and a bottle of champagne. "

" Basically, Alex James has lived an exceedingly charmed life. Plus he is hot. Really hot. Now he makes artisanal cheese on a posh farm in the English countryside. Good book. "

" I for one enjoyed the book hugely. I am a blur fan, a bit disappointed that he dismissed the Mile End gig but there we go. The guy lived the rock and roll lifestyle and I was envious :) If you like blur, name dropping celebs and the journey of a young man give it a read "

" Ultimately unsatisfying due to a lack of details...the whole Britpop thing is skated over in a page or two. The making of Blurs records is also given short shrift. Next time, more is better! "

" Best autobiography I've read so far. "

" A pretty amusing read. Exposes the fickleness of your average super model and the laziness of your average bass player. Gets a bit samish from half way through. Same message on alcohol abuse as Fat, Forty and Fired, like, don't drink, its bad for you. "

" It takes a long time to say: I got famous, did a lot of drinking and coke and had sex with a lot of chicks, I learned to fly a plane and then I got married to a hot chick who had some kids. I would recommend reading this on a plane. "

" Alex James is a cheese wizard and is basically amazing. "

" Readable, bit James comes across as a cheese-eating, vapid celeb, made me wonder why I bought their albums when I was a teenager. Still, they did write good songs. "

" I stopped reading just after Graham left, when Alex starts talking about rocket science... "