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Fast Forward

By: Stephen Morris
Narrated by: Stephen Morris
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Summary

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

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Can we hear from Gillian now please ? What do you mean my review has to be 15 words? Is this enough ?

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  • 22-05-22

An excellent sequel

Having thoroughly enjoyed listening to the first book, I was looking forward to the sequel.
I was not disappointed, its well written and Stephen’s narration is once again brilliant (along with the books soundtrack)
Having listened to Peter Hooks great books, it’s nice to hear the stories of the band(s) from another person’s perspective.
Steven’s daughter interviewing him and Gillian was a lovely way to finish the book.
Hopefully Mr Morris will do a third book at some point (Please!)

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bloody brilliant

amazing listen, what a lovely bloke. Without a doubt it was Stephen and Hooky that made new order what it was

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  • 24-04-22

enjoyable look back at new orders peak years

Stephen is good at turning a good phrase and the writing is sharp. He brings Rob Gretton to life including many of his dry and droll sayings and stories. But there isn't much inside gossip on the band. it's a little forensic about recording of the Lp's. you need to read peter hooks book if you want to hear more of the tantrums and chaos of the tours and recording sessions.

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Interesting read.

Stephen explained the story well and I learned a lot about what happened over the years.

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The narration

I found all of it very good really. The first book was marvellous and this one was even better. Being from Salford as I am I have always been interested in this story. I used to go to Pinkies nightclub back in the day and did all my swimming medals, lifesaving etc., at Broughton Baths. Therefore I have always been a bit on the Hooky side of the story, but Morris does a fabulous job of making all of them, and Rob, even though he was a blue, far more human. I hope there is a another book to come because the first two have been bloody good.

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Perspective

Nice to hear the new order story from the other twos perspective great listen comedic in fact

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Steven Morris and New Order

Was nice finding more about the further antics of this drummers life. Continuing from his previous book, he draws a lot more of the material from the later years.

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The most under-rated member of New Order.

Stephen is a fantastic drummer / composer and an equally fantastic writer / storyteller. Inspiring!

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Superb

Superb , enlightened, witty, sad, real, well read, honest; brilliant follow up to Volume 1.

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