Fast Forward

Volume 2

De: Stephen Morris

Narrado por: Stephen Morris

This audiobook includes music from New Order and original tracks from Stephen Morris, and an exclusive interview with Gillian Gilbert.

Iconic drummer Stephen Morris presses play once more to the tune of the long-awaited second volume of memoirs....

Poised on the brink of success, the dizzying heights of the unknown lying ahead, Ian Curtis had taken his own life. Grieving yet determined, Stephen Morris emerged from the wreckage of Joy Division to the dawn of something new: a new band, a new tour, a new beginning. Under the name New Order, Morris and his bandmates set their sights on America, only to encounter new disasters. Yet, in true northern spirit, not even this sudden tragedy could dissuade them from following their haphazard path to greatness.

Following the highs and lows of New Order, Fast Forward tracks the changing rhythm of Morris' life and the music that shaped it. From 'music differences' to the ever-growing Joy Division legacy, music is the constant beat through the verses of Fast Forward as Morris' personal and professional life grew increasingly intertwined. This came to a head when his girlfriend was invited to join the band. Tentatively stepping into their testosterone-filled world, Gillian was the right person at the right time for New Order. And for Morris. What began as just a trial period in the band spun into a whirlwind of new projects and experiences, including The Other Two - a project born during one of New Order's (many) hiatuses.

Blending entertaining anecdote with profound reflection, Fast Forward strips back a lifetime of fame and fortune to tell, with raw honesty, how New Order threatened to implode time after time. And yet, despite everything, the legacy of their music continued to hold them together.

©2020 Stephen Morris (P)2020 Hachette Audio UK

Absolutely fantastic

Stephen has always been hilarious in interviews and I was so excited to see he narrated his own book. Such a fantastic story-teller- It was everything I was hoping for and more.

Entertaining and Insightful

OMG!!! Amazing! I was so sad when it finished because I wanted to hear more. A must read/listen for any New Order/ Joy Division fan. If you've ever heard any of Stephen's interviews, you know he provides witty, hilarious commentary. His audiobook is like one of his interviews x1000. Awaiting the completion of the Trilogy.

An Unflinching Look Inside

This is a great look inside one of the great Manchester bands with very few filters or or spins.

While Morris may have only been one of the “other two,” he was there every day and gives nobody a free pass - including himself.

If you even like one song by New Order, or want to get a peek inside one of the most significant and genuine bands of the 80s and 90s, this provides an insiders glimpse without rosy glasses or bitterness.

Insight

This book and its predecessor are told in compelling fashion. Stephen is a great storyteller

Can’t wait for his next one

He’s a natural, is Stephen Morris. This listener experienced much smirking, jaw dropping, some laughter, even some tears, but no anger in listening to both of the memoirs. Audiobook is essential. It all comes alive with Morris’s enthusiasm and though his way with words would be great in print, surely, this is the way to go. Audio surprises throughout. Listen to the whole thing or you’ll miss out.