SudoSlayer
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Evan Dando's memoir "Rumours of My Demise" is a candid account of his life, spanning from his privileged upbringing to his rise to fame with the Lemonheads. The singer-songwriter's journey is marked by an astonishing lack of self-awareness and reckless abandon, as he recounts a string of public humiliations that leave one cringing in equal parts.
Dando's addiction to heroin, cocaine, and amphetamines takes center stage, with tales of his downward spiral into chaos. He regales us with stories of collapsing on stage, getting arrested, and sabotaging his own music career – all while maintaining an air of detached nonchalance. It's clear that Dando has never been one to worry about the consequences of his actions, a trait that serves him well in his rise to fame but ultimately proves disastrous.
Despite his questionable behavior, Dando's gift for songwriting remains undeniable. His memoir is peppered with insightful observations on the music industry and the excesses of the 1990s alternative scene. However, it's hard not to feel that he's more interested in documenting his own exploits than offering a genuine reflection on his life.
Throughout the book, Dando comes across as insufferable at times, but there are moments where his wit and humor shine through. His take on his own shortcomings is refreshingly brutal: "If I could go back in time and give a bit of advice to myself, I'd say 'Evan, don't be such a dick'."
Ultimately, "Rumours of My Demise" feels like a deeply personal and unflinching account of Dando's life. While it may not be an easy read at times, it's undeniable that he has gotten away with his antics for over 40 years – a testament to his unwavering commitment to self-destruction.
Dando's addiction to heroin, cocaine, and amphetamines takes center stage, with tales of his downward spiral into chaos. He regales us with stories of collapsing on stage, getting arrested, and sabotaging his own music career – all while maintaining an air of detached nonchalance. It's clear that Dando has never been one to worry about the consequences of his actions, a trait that serves him well in his rise to fame but ultimately proves disastrous.
Despite his questionable behavior, Dando's gift for songwriting remains undeniable. His memoir is peppered with insightful observations on the music industry and the excesses of the 1990s alternative scene. However, it's hard not to feel that he's more interested in documenting his own exploits than offering a genuine reflection on his life.
Throughout the book, Dando comes across as insufferable at times, but there are moments where his wit and humor shine through. His take on his own shortcomings is refreshingly brutal: "If I could go back in time and give a bit of advice to myself, I'd say 'Evan, don't be such a dick'."
Ultimately, "Rumours of My Demise" feels like a deeply personal and unflinching account of Dando's life. While it may not be an easy read at times, it's undeniable that he has gotten away with his antics for over 40 years – a testament to his unwavering commitment to self-destruction.
oh man this guy Evan Dando is like the ultimate trainwreck you can't look away from all these stories of him crashing and burning on stage and in his personal life it's wild that he got away with so much for 40 years i mean we've all had our share of questionable decisions but at least we didn't make a career out of it lol anyway i think its cool that he's still got a wicked sense of humor about himself and that his songwriting skills are undeniable but yeah the book does feel like he's more focused on being a celeb than actually being honest about his struggles
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I mean, I'm all for a good memoir, but Evan Dando's latest is more like a trainwreck that you can't look away from 
. The guy's got some serious issues and I'm not sure if being brutally honest about them makes it any better 
. On one hand, his writing is witty and insightful, but on the other, he just comes across as kinda selfish and entitled 
? It's like, dude, take some responsibility for your actions, ya know? 
i mean, his writing is actually pretty sharp, especially when it comes to skewering the alt rock scene of the 90s. but yeah, sometimes it feels like he's more interested in spinning his own yarn than getting real about himself 
. I mean, who else can pull off being a notorious bad boy and still write hits? 
his songwriting skills are undeniable, but come on, dude, you gotta take some responsibility for your actions 
. Like, yes, it's entertaining to read about his wild times, but at what cost? 
also, I'm kinda surprised he didn't include more about the music industry - that's where the real magic happens 
. All in all, a juicy memoir that'll keep you hooked until the end #RumoursOfMyDemise #EvanDando #Lemonheads #90sAltRock
. He's been dodging consequences for decades and it shows - albeit sometimes at the expense of those around him. Overall, "Rumours of My Demise" is a wild ride that's equal parts cringe-worthy and fascinating 
but also others where i was laughing so hard i snorted my coffee out my nose 
I mean, come on, Evan Dando's life story sounds like a movie script, it's that wild! But at the same time, you can't deny the dude's got talent and some pretty sharp wit. Still, it's crazy to think he's been getting away with all this for 40 years... maybe that's what they mean by "reckless abandon"? 
his songwriting skills are def underrated too - the man has got talent pouring out of every pore. but yeah, reading about his struggles with addiction was super cringeworthy at times... like, dude, you can't be that clueless 
It sounds like he had some wild times, especially when it comes to his addiction issues 
. But at the same time, it's kinda refreshing that he's being so honest about his mistakes and how they affected him. I mean, it's not easy to talk about your own flaws and stuff like that 
But at the same time, isn't it just a little reckless for him to be sharing all this stuff now? Like, doesn't he have any regrets or remorse about his past actions? 
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