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Meet Me in the Bathroom Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 20012011 Lizzy Goodman Books

Although I have not finished this book yet, I haven't been able to put it down. I have read a few of the critical reviews that do not like the way that the book is written, because it is an oral history full of quotes that are interwoven together to tell the story of various bands throughout the early 2000s. I personally like the oral history aspect, but my recommendation would be go have a bookmark or page marker at the beginning of the book, because they give a brief description of the individuals being quoted throughout the book. In the first 100 pages, I've found myself flipping back and forth quite a bit, because I was not familiar with some of the journalists, promoters, and founders of the various bars/record labels, and they do not provide much of a bio in the quotes. With that being said, do not let the style of the book dissuade you from purchasing. If you're a fan of music like myself, you will have a hard time taking a break from reading this book.


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Meet Me in the Bathroom Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 20012011 Lizzy Goodman Books Reviews

A fly-on-the-wall view that captures the dive bars, rock clubs, stiff drinks & hard drugs of the Strokes-era scene, told in needle-drop snippets by the wild ones who lived it — Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, White Stripes, LCD Soundsystem, Fischerspooner, Moldy Peaches, Ryan Adams, TV on the Radio, Jonathan Fire*Eater, Walkman, and, of course, the Strokes — at that turbulent time when 9/11, the internet, and gentrification would change it all.
Every scene has its rise and fall. This book places a little too much importance on the NYC crew as the saviors of "rock," but the tapestry of voices (even those the average person will never recognize) make this a really enjoyable foray into a corner of rock history. And the amount of reporting this must've taken is impressive and mind boggling!
An insider's peak behind the curtain of a burgeoning rock scene w/ eventual Rock Stars!(at least for a few years). Very interesting for an outsider who grew up during that time and observed from a distance, but loved the music. It feels very authentic, due to the format and personal stories. The book paints a picture of NY for those who have never visited.

This book has inspired me to go back and listen to the music I loved at the time(Yeah Yeah Yeahs), along with introducing me to new bands(Interpol) that I missed. That's all you can ask for in a book; along with being very entertaining.
JD
A beautiful/funny/n-depth portrait of this music scene, ever-changing NYC and even humanity in general. I'm absolutely obsessed with this book, and you really get to know these pivotal figures -- so many people's idols -- so intimately.

James Murphy's first time doing ecstasy... Matt Berninger talking about how The National couldn't be The Strokes because Converse hurt his back and he "was a New Balance Guy already"... the "profound, unbelievable awkwardness that made [the Killers] seem like they were on drugs" - just lots of dancing, fights, insecurity, hookups, heroine, fun, love, youth and really real, HUMAN moments. And lots of laughs.

Really can't say enough good things.
Hard to be objective when I love most the bands represented here, but I devoured this book. All the players are at the table--you can read the description--and somehow Lizzy Goodman's got them talking. Sure the parties are a hook, but read for the inspirations which fueled each band, the 60+ characters represented, and the book-long tribute to a city that seems to give each generation its own little present to keep for themselves (and of course later declare better than anyone else's). Bravo to Lizzy Goodman for obtaining an unfathomable participation rate when a half-count would still have made a good book and, in contrast to one reviewer below in need of an author's presence, I say further kudos to Ms. Goodman for having the wherewithal and total lack of ego to let the voices speak for themselves. Her presence is the book. Brilliant work.
I don't even care all that much for some of the bands which this book focuses on (LCD Soundsystem, The Strokes), and I still found it nearly impossible to put down. Jam packed with anecdotes (and LOTS of drugs), the book chronicles both the rise of NY music but the changes the city itself underwent during the time period. It's the second best music book I've ever read (Please Kill Me being the first).
Don’t let the fact that it starts a little slow put you off the book—It is a fantastic oral history and the participants are being HONEST(the key to a great biography!j great stories about the rise of the Strokes, LCD, Interpol, Vampire Weekend. Cool on the road tales and the requisite sex drugs and rock and roll. Also much about the music and how it was made. Loved the stories about Karen O and the Yeah,Yeah,Yeahs! Definitely a long read but worth every page if you’re a music bio fan, Highly recommend. It’s a love story to that time in New York as well.
Although I have not finished this book yet, I haven't been able to put it down. I have read a few of the critical reviews that do not like the way that the book is written, because it is an oral history full of quotes that are interwoven together to tell the story of various bands throughout the early 2000s. I personally like the oral history aspect, but my recommendation would be go have a bookmark or page marker at the beginning of the book, because they give a brief description of the individuals being quoted throughout the book. In the first 100 pages, I've found myself flipping back and forth quite a bit, because I was not familiar with some of the journalists, promoters, and founders of the various bars/record labels, and they do not provide much of a bio in the quotes. With that being said, do not let the style of the book dissuade you from purchasing. If you're a fan of music like myself, you will have a hard time taking a break from reading this book.