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Review title: A great rock original now shows real literary talent
Product review: I'm not a total Graham Parker fan but am a huge admirer of his best work. The substance of his songs, as well as their music and performance, are amongst the best I know and Parker has never had the credit he deserves, especially for his Stiff work which clearly influenced Elvis Costello. These stories show the same essentially noir sensibility -- wry, involved, bitter-sweet -- which informs the songs. After reading it, my guess is you'll want to go and listen to one of Parker's great albums like Burning Questions. On the other hand you might like to buy an album first -- and then get the book. Either way, you're in for some quality stuff. It reminds me of the vast amount of talent that flowered in the days when Notting Hill was a real place and not just a Julia Roberts vehicle. All Parker's quirky, edgy seminal music is reflected in this outstanding first story collection. Mary Morris
