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Hi Fi Days: The Future of Australian Rock [Paperback]

Craig Mathieson (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1997

Move over Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes and INXS. New kids on the block - silverchair, You Am I and Spiderbait - are just three of the young bands making it big in Australia and overseas. This is an in-depth look at the record-breaking young Newcastle band, silverchair, that places them within the context of the explosion of talent on the Australian music scene. The author goes on the road with these three key bands and interviews their members. The book's release will coincide with the band's major new albums.

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Product Details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited (Australia) (September 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 186448232X
ISBN-13: 978-1864482324
Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,254,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hi Fi Days:The future of australian rock, December 10, 1999

Rachael (USA Orlando,Fl.) - See all my reviews

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This book is loaded with great pictures of Daniel,Ben,And Chris this is the perfect holiday gift for any true Silverchair fan.It will keep you reading for hours it's the best Bio I have ever read.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great Topic...Pourly Written, December 26, 1999

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I enjoyed the book, I'm a major silverchair fan. My problem with it is that it will be talking about somthing and skip to another time and go back. It's timeline keeps bouncing and gets confusing. It gives the 'chair info but could have been written better.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hi Fi Days = Excellent, March 12, 2000

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I'm a huge fan of silverchair - them being my favorite band. Not to mention, I'm also a big fan of Australian music. I found this book to be incredibly informative, and just all around awesome! It gives you insight on some cool stuff that you might've not known. If you're a big fan of silverchair, like I am, then I would most definitely recommend purchasing this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's not just silverchair.....
This is one of the most laid back, comical and most well researched books I have ever seen on three of Australians most well loved bands. Read more

Published on January 18, 2001 by L. Waite

3.0 out of 5 stars Is It Worth Your Money ( read this before you buy it)
I am a huge fan of silverchair, i am in their fan club have their autograph and have been to their concerts. Read more

Published on June 7, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Hi Fi Days = Excellent
I'm a huge fan of silverchair - them being my favorite band. Not to mention, I'm also a big fan of Australian music. Read more

Published on March 12, 2000 by candy-coated

5.0 out of 5 stars Hi Fi Days = Excellent
I'm a huge fan of silverchair - them being my favorite band. Not to mention, I'm also a big fan of Australian music. Read more

Published on March 12, 2000 by candy-coated

5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL READING FOR LOVERS OF AUSTRALIAN MUSIC
I've had this book for ages and I still read it. Being Australian certainly is an advantage whilst reading it, but it's still an awesome read. Read more

Published on April 3, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent silverchair book
It is about time someone took the time to write about one of the most talented and underrated bands out there---silverchair. Any fan will find this book enjoyable and interesting.

Published on March 26, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book if your're a fan of any of these bands
This is an excellent book to buy if you like silverchair, Spiderbait or You am i. It has a lot of really great information on all three groups. Read more

Published on March 20, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Definite must for Spiderbait, Silverchair and You Am I fans.
One of the most comprehensive views on three of Australia's best bands. For all you Spiderbait fans this is a definite must have, it will tell you everything you ever wanted to... Read more

Published on March 13, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must read if your a silverchair fan.
If you want to know silverchair's past history read this book. It tells it like it is. After reading this book you'll know what you need to know to respect silverchair a little... Read more

Published on March 2, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Silverchair Kiks bass
hi i'm mike and i agree that natalie is gay

Published on February 18, 1999

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There are five of us in a Tarago minivan, on this humid January night, making the two-hour journey north from Sydney after joining the audience at the 1996 Big Day Out rock festival. Read the first page

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