Nick Mason’s Memoirs

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason has just put out a book chronicling his experiences in the band. Called "Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd," it explores a lot of stuff that is common knowledge of the band-Syd Barrett was loony, Roger Waters was egocentric-but it could be a good read because it's coming from as inside of a source as you can get. Besides, the reviews say that Mason comes across as a regular guy, not some puffed up, pretentious art-rocker who has more wealth than you. Which probably demonstrates that Waters didn't contribute anything to the book.

Power Pop Book

Was just over at the Not Lame site and came across this!

Looks like they are putting together a book on the history of power pop with an album of rarities and unknowns included. The price seems about right, especially considering this may make a good present for someone who might want a little more education in the roots of power pop. Includes must have lists from artists (Jason Falkner and Robbie Rist included) as well as journalists.

(post written by Joe)