Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars

In Up Above the City,Down Beneath the Stars, Barry Adamson explores his life, from his birth in post-industrial Manchester to his involvement in Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The book is written in Adamson's distinctive noir style and includes personal photographs, offering a candid and powerful memoir full of suspense, humor, and candor.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2021
\n Publisher: Omnibus Press
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In his captivating memoir, Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars, Barry Adamson delves into the depths of his own soul, casting a revealing light upon the darkest corners of his existence. Born in the stark and monochromatic world of post-industrial Manchester, Adamson saw music as a transformative force, a means of infusing his world with vibrant hues. His journey into punk began with the influence of Magazine, and he found himself as the founding bass player in Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. However, his descent into the depths of drug-induced darkness led him down a treacherous path. Unflinchingly candid, Adamson guides the reader through a tapestry of emotions, encompassing harrowing, tragic, humorous, and often life-affirming experiences. Throughout this journey, music serves as a unifying thread, binding together a myriad of memories and emotions. Written in Adamson's distinctive and cinematic noir style, the memoir is adorned with personal photographs that add an intimate and authentic touch. Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars is an original and powerful testament, brimming with suspense, humor, and raw honesty. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of music to heal and inspire.

\n Weight: 840g\n
Dimension: 168 x 241 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781913172251\n \n