One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against ThisIt is a hallmark of failing societies I’ve learned, this requirement that one always be in possession of a valid reason to exist. This is a haunting, beautifully written book and the framing implicit …Cory Dransfeldt·Nov 8·2 min readFollowbiographyautobiographybiography & autobiography
Punk ParadoxGreg Graffin's Punk Paradox is an interesting, winding read that works well as a compliment to Do What You Want . The latter gives you a full view of Bad Religion 's history, this gives you a full vie…Cory Dransfeldt·Aug 2·3 min readFollowautobiographymusicnonfiction
The House of My MotherA compelling, empathetic and flawed read. It certainly draws you in, but much of the detail of the author’s experience(s) with her mother is surface level. You know there’s more there, you can feel it…Cory Dransfeldt·Jul 12·1 min readFollowautobiographynonfictiontrue crime
Fahrenheit-182One of the better music memoirs/autobiographies I've read recently and — perhaps — credit should be due to Dan Ozzi for that (at least in part). I've got distinct memories of Mark, Tom and Travis soun…Cory Dransfeldt·Apr 26·6 min readFollowautobiographyemomusicnonfiction
Above the NoiseDeMar is one of those classic "fuck fuck fuck stay in front of him — oh god he's in the paint — fuck put your hand up — nice defense, oh shit he made it anyways" guards. Stay in front of him, make the…Cory Dransfeldt·Mar 25·2 min readFollowautobiographynbanonfictionsports
Can I SayI really wanted to love this, but I only kind of like it. blink-182 are one of my favorite bands and Travis is an incredible drummer, who has been through quite a lot, but I didn't find myself particu…Cory Dransfeldt·Dec 20·1 min readFollowautobiographymusicnonfictionpunk rock
Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary BoysI am the very definition of a casual fan of The Cure . I have the utmost respect for them but, you know how there are those bands that you enjoy and know are important but don't fall in love with? The…Cory Dransfeldt·Nov 15·1 min readFollowautobiographymusic
This Isn't HappeningAnother compelling exploration of a unique and important album by Steven Hyden. I didn’t “get” or appreciate Radiohead until well after Kid A came out but it’s now one of the first Radiohead albums I’…Cory Dransfeldt·Sep 1·1 min readFollowbiographyautobiographymusicnonfiction
ColumbineDave Cullen's investigation of the Columbine tragedy makes for a compelling read and I say this as someone aware of the tragedy but also as someone who hasn't studied it in detail outside of this read…Cory Dransfeldt·Jun 13·1 min readFollowbiographyautobiographynonfiction
Do What You WantA capable and thorough retelling of Bad Religion's history — it touched on many things I didn't know about the band or hadn't previously explored. I do remember wandering through record stores in my c…Cory Dransfeldt·Jun 5·1 min readFollowbiographyautobiographymusicnonfiction
