I admit that I was never a Take That fan, but if I had to choose between them, Westlife and Boyzone, then there is no competition. It will be Take That every time. When they announced their big comeback I took no notice but when their new songs began to worm their way into my head, I had to admit I was a bit surprised. I had read a couple of Robbie Williams biographies and heard his side of things about the well documented break down of relations between him and his band mates, but I wanted the other side as well.
Gary’s book starts off with him just being told he has lost his record contract. You have to feel sorry for him (well I did). After this rather downbeat start he began his story. It’s the usual tale of a very talented youngster writing and playing his own music. He joins a band, he thinks he’s the king pin and alienates his band mates with his behaviour. As you read all this you start to dislike Gary Barlow, but as he writes and explains what happened after Take That had split up, at how hard he tried to make it as a solo star and how depressed he got when everything failed so miserably, you start to warm to him again. When the group got back together he admitted that he had been awful to work with. Once the air had been cleared with Mark, Jason and Howard, things started to look up. Now all the band take a part in writing the songs and making decisions, not just Gary. They are all enjoying their new found success and I believe their time in the wilderness has made them appreciate things more. Obviously too they are a lot older and wiser. Gary’s book is a good, honest read, and he hasn’t glossed over any negative bits and for that I salute him. Shame he and Robbie can’t bury the hatchet and make good music together. With Gary’s musical talent and Robbie’s stage persona, they would be perfect.
Score Board: Informative and Honest 9/10
Gary’s book starts off with him just being told he has lost his record contract. You have to feel sorry for him (well I did). After this rather downbeat start he began his story. It’s the usual tale of a very talented youngster writing and playing his own music. He joins a band, he thinks he’s the king pin and alienates his band mates with his behaviour. As you read all this you start to dislike Gary Barlow, but as he writes and explains what happened after Take That had split up, at how hard he tried to make it as a solo star and how depressed he got when everything failed so miserably, you start to warm to him again. When the group got back together he admitted that he had been awful to work with. Once the air had been cleared with Mark, Jason and Howard, things started to look up. Now all the band take a part in writing the songs and making decisions, not just Gary. They are all enjoying their new found success and I believe their time in the wilderness has made them appreciate things more. Obviously too they are a lot older and wiser. Gary’s book is a good, honest read, and he hasn’t glossed over any negative bits and for that I salute him. Shame he and Robbie can’t bury the hatchet and make good music together. With Gary’s musical talent and Robbie’s stage persona, they would be perfect.
Score Board: Informative and Honest 9/10
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