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Summary: Horrible Book
Review: Being a fan of The Dave Matthews Band, I purchased this book hoping to find out more insight to the backgound about the band. I was surprised to find many inaccuracies. One would think that they would check the facts before pulishing it. If you want accurate information of the Dave Matthews Band than I would suggest you read "Step Into the Light".
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Summary: Who can forget the soothing bass interludes of Doug Scoones?
Review: Being someone who picks up everything that is Dave Matthews Band, I purchased "Music for the People," hoping that it would be what "Step Into the Light" strived for but didn't quite reach. Unfortunately, I was even more disappointed with this read than I was with the band's first book. Nevin Martell's writing is the main downfall of "Music for the People," as his authoring is plain and seems amateur-ish. I was also appalled by the number of errors found in this book -- I'm sure most people would buy this book to learn about the band, so it scares me that this text has probably over two dozen mistakes involving song titles, dates and other somewhat-useful trivia about Dave Matthews Band. Although hands down I would recommend "Step Into the Light" over "Music for the People," this book does beat its predecessor in several aspects. First and simple, the book contains updated info about the band through Spring 1999 ("Step Into the Light" left off sometime around late '97, prior to the release of the "Before These Crowded Streets" album). "Music for the People" also contains several appendices, which include a "DMB gigography," discography, complete listing of almost every DMB concert in the band's history, and more (this is the book's strong point, but not solely worth the purchase price). Finally, this book is thankfully missing the "essay" format found in "Step Into the Light."Fans looking for a lone book about Dave Matthews Band will fare better with "Step Into the Light," but a diehard fan who craves for DMB would most likely not regret buying "Music for the People."
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Summary: Very Informative
Review: I am a huge DMB fan. I am from Hampton, Va. which is about two and one-half hours from Charlottesville, Va. where this all started, and I think people around here are starting to get an idea of what a great band this is! This book covered everything about the band. The interviews that were included in the writing were very nicely added by Mr. Martell and they flowed with the rest of the story that he was telling. I found out things about Dave and the rest of the band that I probably wouldn't have anywhere else. From the background of all the members of the band, to explaining the meanings of the songs, and what Dave and the band had in their minds when writing them. To all of the web sites mentioned and the list of all the CDs with all the songs listed too. If you are a huge DMB fan like myself and you want to get more inside info on the band I strongly recommend this book! I also strongly recommend seeing DMB in concert! It is well worth it because it is the best show around from the best entertainers around! Enjoy! I did and still do!
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Summary: Awsome Book
Review: I LOVE DAVE MATTHEWS AND THIS BOOK MADE MELOVE HIM MORE. IT HAS ALL THE INFO ON THE BAND, THEMEMBERS IT'S ALL GOOD. LATEZ-CHELSEA
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Summary: Informative, yet poorly written
Review: I read the book music for the people DMB. Nevin Martell did an outstanding job of bringing us closer to a group of five individuals that we have all come to love. I learned many things that I did not know beore about DMB. I think he also gave us better knowledge of each of the members of the band and what they have gone through in their lives it hasn't always been easy for them. I think this makes it easier for us to be on the same level. He is one FINE author and I would suggest this book to all of my friends. I honestly picked it up and did not put it down until I was finished. If you are a true DMB fan you have got to read this book.
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Summary: The definitive DMB Bible...
Review: If you love DMB, this book is a perfect way to get an inside scoop on the band's history. From the early days to the stadium gigs, 'Music for the People' tracks Dave, Stefan, Boyd, Carter, and Leroi as they become one of the most popular bands of a generation. Complete with a discography and a gigography (a complete list of every show the band has ever played), this is a must-have for casual fans and hardcore Daveheads alike. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Horrible Book
Review: This book gave very good insight into the history of the Dave Matthews Band, and especially Dave Matthews. The things I did not like about the book is that the author tries to emphasize the it is an entire band, but he focuses most of his writing on Dave himself. The author also uses very few primary sources for his history. Everything he writes about is taken from previous interviews with the band and other magazines or television shows. The author should have atleast had a personal interview and shared some of his own thoughts.
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Summary: Decent Book but definatly nothing special
Review: This book gave very good insight into the history of the Dave Matthews Band, and especially Dave Matthews. The things I did not like about the book is that the author tries to emphasize the it is an entire band, but he focuses most of his writing on Dave himself. The author also uses very few primary sources for his history. Everything he writes about is taken from previous interviews with the band and other magazines or television shows. The author should have atleast had a personal interview and shared some of his own thoughts.
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Summary: Great for the new DMB Groupie
Review: This book is a great book for the fan that has recently become enchanted with the unique and exquisite sound of the Dave Matthews Band. It includes biographies on the entire band, including the story of how they all came together. Find out how Dave, a native of S. America, moved to the U.S. permenately after being served papers to join the S. African army. The back of the book is the most useful, listing every album, every gig, and also micellaneous covers that the band has played throughout the years. The only down-side to this book is its redundancy. Throughout the chapters, every song is listed with it's length in time. Basically, every chapter reads like the last. On the positive, the book gives the stories behind nearly ever song. A must have for the TRUE DMB fan.
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Summary: A Review for the People
Review: When I began reading DMB Music for the People by Nevin Martell, I immediately developed a craving for learning as much about DMB as I could. I'll admit that when I began the read, I was not very knowledgeable of DMB, its past and roots... I just knew I loved the music. The easiness in which Martell included the facts made them easy to remember, and I found myself sharing my newly learned information about DMB with others. Also, Martell seems to have acquired his information in a way that still allows the members of the band their own privacy, and by the members being allowed to keep some things private, it shows the respect Martell has for DMB. That aspect alone makes me respect Martell more. Martell seemingly captures the personality of the band within his book. My quest now is to make it to a show and fully experience DMB. This is due largely because of the way Martell has captured the personality of the band. I can't wait to see it in person rather then just read about it. But if I had to resort in just reading about it, I would rely on Martell's words to take me there. Another plus is all the lists Martell includes - the cds, gigography, etc. I've beocme a follower - and in the music for the people this person has found her soul.... again and again with every note that is heard.
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