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Volume 2
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Stephen Morris
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Stephen Morris
About this listen
This audiobook includes music from New Order and original tracks from Stephen Morris, and an exclusive interview with Gillian Gilbert.
Iconic drummer Stephen Morris presses play once more to the tune of the long-awaited second volume of memoirs....
Poised on the brink of success, the dizzying heights of the unknown lying ahead, Ian Curtis had taken his own life. Grieving yet determined, Stephen Morris emerged from the wreckage of Joy Division to the dawn of something new: a new band, a new tour, a new beginning. Under the name New Order, Morris and his bandmates set their sights on America, only to encounter new disasters. Yet, in true northern spirit, not even this sudden tragedy could dissuade them from following their haphazard path to greatness.
Following the highs and lows of New Order, Fast Forward tracks the changing rhythm of Morris' life and the music that shaped it. From 'music differences' to the ever-growing Joy Division legacy, music is the constant beat through the verses of Fast Forward as Morris' personal and professional life grew increasingly intertwined. This came to a head when his girlfriend was invited to join the band. Tentatively stepping into their testosterone-filled world, Gillian was the right person at the right time for New Order. And for Morris. What began as just a trial period in the band spun into a whirlwind of new projects and experiences, including The Other Two - a project born during one of New Order's (many) hiatuses.
Blending entertaining anecdote with profound reflection, Fast Forward strips back a lifetime of fame and fortune to tell, with raw honesty, how New Order threatened to implode time after time. And yet, despite everything, the legacy of their music continued to hold them together.
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- Groovegenerator
- 25-10-21
Great story
A great story by someone who was really there. Lots of fun. If you're a New Order fab, it is mandatory reading.
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- Eamon Ambrose
- 07-02-21
A must for New Order fans
As a lifelong New Order fan, I absolutely loved every minute of this. It's a frank, detailed account of the band's trials and tribulations from the demise of Joy Division to the present day. It's very well written, with a heady mix of pathos, humour and tragedy and Stephen's narration is endearingly perfect. I really couldn't imagine anyone else narrating it. Wonderful.
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- Pete
- 10-09-21
Very enjoyable!
As above really enjoyed the stories and tales. One warning lots of frequent swearing, had to listen on headphones when my daughter was around.
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- Peter Riddell
- 08-06-21
New Order's story told by one of the other two
This follow up to the excellent Record, Play, Pause, continues with the story of New Order and is all the better told from the perspective of Stephen Morris. His honest retelling of tensions within band, exploits on tour and the at times painful running of both Factory Records and the Hacienda is a priceless insight into what is a hugely important part of music culture. By far the best music biography on Audible or anywhere else.
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- Mr
- 22-05-22
An excellent sequel
Having thoroughly enjoyed listening to the first book, I was looking forward to the sequel.
I was not disappointed, its well written and Stephen’s narration is once again brilliant (along with the books soundtrack)
Having listened to Peter Hooks great books, it’s nice to hear the stories of the band(s) from another person’s perspective.
Steven’s daughter interviewing him and Gillian was a lovely way to finish the book.
Hopefully Mr Morris will do a third book at some point (Please!)
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- Ian Giles
- 03-02-21
Excellent
Really enjoyed this and the way Stephen delivered it. As a Muso myself I could identify with a lot of this.
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- Duncan Oates
- 22-10-22
Steven Morris and New Order
Was nice finding more about the further antics of this drummers life. Continuing from his previous book, he draws a lot more of the material from the later years.
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- M S.
- 23-11-24
Engaging, Honest & Essential
Compelling, as was the first book. Stephen comes across as likeable and funny and tells his story in a chatty and friendly way. The time just flew by, the inclusion of some sound clips was also very welcome. looking forward to (hopefully) another volume!
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- paul
- 13-02-22
The most under-rated member of New Order.
Stephen is a fantastic drummer / composer and an equally fantastic writer / storyteller. Inspiring!
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- Michael Hyde
- 31-10-22
Perspective
Nice to hear the new order story from the other twos perspective great listen comedic in fact
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