[.ca] Perfect Sound Forever: The Story of Pavement (ISBN 1932112073)

read closely:
If you read this book closely you'll find that Jovanovic conducted the lion's share of interviews himself. So despite what at least one rviewer below says about this being a cut and paste job, it simply isn't true.

Pavement Ist Rad!:
I'd hear a bunch about this book (though available copies seem scarce), so wasn't sure what to think. All in all, Jovanovic nails it. Informative and genuine without being cloying, which given this notoriously secretive and retiring band, is admirable. Grab it when you can.

Going back to the Gold Soundz:
I waited for years to read it, and now that it's here, it makes me even sadder that I cannot see my favorite band of all-time anymore. The sheer number of facts are completely shocking. As a longtime Pavement fan, I thought I knew their story 100%, but I was wrong. Jovanovic does a magnificent job of getting commentary from just about anyone and everyone that had their hands in or on Pavement at one point or another...we even hear from girlfriends of band members. Absolutely fabulous chronicle of the rise and breakup of one of the most underrated bands of our time. I can't wait to read it again.

A huge let down...:
I honestly was really excited about this book, thinking it would give me new insight into the band's history. Instead, I felt like this book was just simply recycling facts that we (as hardcore pavement fans) already know. There is very little information that can be found only in this book, I would argue that almost all of the information is taken second hand from internet fan sites, magazine interviews and the Slow Century DVD. To me, this book seems pointless and it doesn't appear as though much work was put into making it. Maybe I should start publishing books like this. Seems like a nice way to take advantage of hardcore music fans.

A Nice Bookend To A Band.:
From a band that started its career with static and ended it with an acoustic guitar, comes a book that does a great job of trying to explain it all. Perfect Sound Forever does a wonderful job of trying to crack the walls of Pavement. Throughout its 10-year life, many journalists tried to get to S.M., Spiral, et al., but few succeeded. Mr. Jovanovic succeeds where others have failed. Sure Malkmus is still aloof, but the other band members make up for his enigmatic behavior. Hardcore Pavement fans should read this, even though you may already know the facts. It is entertaining and you may walk away with even more knowledge. With the reissues, the DVD and the book, hopefully Pavement will continue to inspire people to pick up instruments and make music. A fine read for anyone.