Here They Come With Their Make-Up On: Suede, Coming Up . . . And More Adventures Beyond The Wild Frontiers

How did Suede emerge from the chaotic, ruined remnants of their career and manage to conjure up their most joyously evocative and celebrated album to date? This book explores the comeback of the century and how the band's publicist, Jane, revealed exactly how they did it. It also features outlandish tales from Jane's time with Suede and new interviews with band members Brett Anderson, Richard Oakes, and Neil Codling, as well as Coming Up's producer, Ed Buller.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Outline Press Ltd

Suede were a band that divided opinions, and at the time, only a handful of people truly believed in their music. However, five members of the band were determined to make their mark and create a comeback that would shake the music industry to its core. Brett Anderson, the lead singer of Suede, had a vision for the band and was unwavering in his commitment to their success. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, Suede managed to emerge from the chaos and ruin of their career and produce their most celebrated album to date.

The journey to the comeback of Suede is examined in exquisite detail in the book "They Come with Their Make-Up On." The author, Jane, was the band's publicist during their most successful period, and she provides a unique perspective on how the band managed to achieve such incredible success. Jane's love for the album is evident throughout the book, and she shares her personal journey into the heart of the music that has survived the ravages of time and the media scrutiny that threatened to confine the band to the dustbin of history.

In addition to providing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, "They Come with Their Make-Up On" features outlandish tales from Jane's time with Suede and those around them back then. The book also includes new interviews with band members Brett Anderson, Richard Oakes, and Neil Codling, as well as the producer of the album, Ed Buller. The interviews provide insight into the band's creative process, their struggles, and their triumphs, and shed light on the unique chemistry that made Suede one of the most iconic bands of the 1990s.

Suede's comeback was truly a remarkable achievement, and their album "Coming Up" was a testament to their talent and resilience. The book "They Come with Their Make-Up On" is a must-read for fans of Suede and anyone who loves music and the stories behind the songs. It is a personal journey into the heart of an album that has survived the test of time and the brutal nature of the music industry.

Dimension: 215 x 150 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911036890