I’m guessing if ‘Dark Side of the Spoon’ is mentioned at all, it will be in the context of “this is where I hit rock bottom. don’t remember recording it” and the whole ‘Animositisomina’ phase will likely be glossed over except to say that he "kicked out “the bassist”…
I hate to say it, but you’re probably right on DSOTS. That would be a shame if he glossed over the latter since he was sober during that period.
Early contender for worst book cover of 2013.
Connelly’s had a better title, too.
I really hope he doesn’t skip over the 1980-1987 period. I’d also love to hear more about Special Effect and everything leading up to Ministry. That first 12" on Wax Trax, the 82 live shows and landing a deal with major record labels are more important than anything past the 90s. Ministry’s fanbase is strong because of what happened in the 80s and 90s. I might be wrong, but I highly doubt there is a new generation of fans that discovered Ministry because of the 00’s albums. If anything should be just briefly mentioned, it should be the Bush trilogy.
I really hope he doesn’t skip over the 1980-1987 period. I’d also love to hear more about Special Effect and everything leading up to Ministry. That first 12" on Wax Trax, the 82 live shows and landing a deal with major record labels are more important than anything past the 90s. Ministry’s fanbase is strong because of what happened in the 80s and 90s. I might be wrong, but I highly doubt there is a new generation of fans that discovered Ministry because of the 00’s albums. If anything should be just briefly mentioned, it should be the Bush trilogy.
I’m believe you’re wrong on that, as I have noticed an influx of younger, more typical thrash/metal fans on the Ministry bandwagon from the last records, but I do agree that at least landing the record deal should and likely will be discussed.
I’m starting to wonder how involved with this Al was. Just found this interview from last year…
The Gauntlet: Always an adventure.
Al: Tell me about it. I guess that is why they are writing the book.
edit: this one is more promising
http://www.lithiummagazine.com/interview-al-jourgensen-ministry-january-31st-2012
Mike: When you did the interviews for that upcoming autobiographical book, did you open up your photography archives from over the years? Is it going to be a book of prose and photos?
Al: Yeah, there’ll be some crappy pictures in there (Laughs). They’re interviewing my parents, my ex-wife, my engineer, Mike Scaccia; getting all the dirt on me. They spent a week with me here. It was kind of creepy because it kind of finalizes your life, you know? Either way I did it, it’s done. He’s working on it now. I think he’s interviewing my parents today, but I guess some people want to buy it.
Hmmm. Guess it won’t be so much of a wankfest than I had originally thought. Guessing they interviewed him and everyone else (Book club?). Should be interesting. Probably won’t be so sugar coated.
That’s not what “autobiography” even means, but it does make me excited to see the book.
my ex wife
I honestly thought Patty was dead.
That’s not what “autobiography” even means, but it does make me excited to see the book.
Yeah, biography at best, and I bet even that will be a little far fetched of a label because you know Al will probably have final say over what is published and anything he doesn’t like from the book club will be stricken from the record.
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I thought it was going to be an AUTObiography originally too, but in all fairness it doesn’t say autobiography on the cover.
The whole concept of this book seems completely superfluous at this point in time. I mean, what fan, fairweather or not, isn’t halfway dialed in on all the stories, anecdotes, rumors and cautionary tales of drug abuse that have surrounded the Ministry brand all these years?
Maybe chapters will be devoted to forlorn reminiscing of failed opportunities and friendships soured. Let’s be realistic. Instead of getting genuine insight into what made Ministry the unique force they were for decades, ink will be spilled on the behind the scenes hooplah of getting clean. Rick Nielsen will get pages worth of interview time. The book will end with the same maudlin all-roads-are open feel of a Behind the Music episode.
Well, I can’t say I’ve ever seen a word about what Al’s parents think of Ministry, so that will be news to me.
Well, I can’t say I’ve ever seen a word about what Al’s parents think of Ministry, so that will be news to me.
Met his parents in Denver once. They tossed us the keys to their car and their condo in Breckenridge. It’s the only time I can remember the band members piling in a car and taking a couple of days off mid-tour to just relax. We spent most of the time eating, drinking and hanging out in an indoor hot-tub. It was kinda like going to a gay bathhouse…without the sex.
Al’s mom was short, cute and blonde…which struck me as being odd for a Cuban. His dad, rather step-dad, was as normal as pie.
One other weird note…while we were in Denver, Al and I and his Mom and Dad went to Casa Bonita. Yes…THAT Casa Bonita. Possibly the strangest dinner I’ve ever attended.
One other weird note…while we were in Denver, Al and I and his Mom and Dad went to Casa Bonita. Yes…THAT Casa Bonita. Possibly the strangest dinner I’ve ever attended.
That’s a real place???!!! Tell us more, PLEASE!
Does anyone know if it still exists? I must go there!
If you guys actually think The Book Club were interviewed for this you are on crack. He said nothing about The Book Club being interviewed and he would never support that happening. I am 100% confident that any mention of them will be negative and critical.
I dunno man if they interviewed patti why would’nt they have a few quote’s by bill?
Let’s hit the f**kin’ road!!![/reply]
I went back years later when we visited my BIL who lives near Denver at the insistance of his wife. It was by far, and I don’t even have to think twice about this…the worst restaurant food I have ever eaten. You’re made to stand in a line that snakes through a few hallways and given a metal tray, at which point the foulest looking Mexican food you’ve ever seen is shoveled on to your tray a la prison camp. Since we had young kids at the time we were required to sit in a windowless room with all the other families with young kids. It was in a word…hell.
Hahaha!! Okay, maybe I won’t fly to Denver solely to visit, but if I make it out that way I definitely gotta experience it for myself.