I've always been secretly fascinated by both Phish and Juggalo culture, while not digging the music of either... This is a pretty humanizing portrayal of both, courtesy of a writer who didn't start out as a fan of either.
This was a quick, enjoyable read...
I've been a Phish fan for 20 years and a reader of Nathan Rabin for almost as long. I wasn't familiar with ICP, but I am generally interested subculture. So I was quite interested in this book.
I was disappointed in the absence of Nathan's expected pointed criticism, but a rambling, repetitive, disjointed drug journal. He basically admits that he wasn't sure he would be able to complete the book for a variety of reasons, so it is what it is.
Although a Phish fan, I've been concerned about the Lot and show drug scene for a long time and this book seemed more to exploit that than anything else. For those unsure readers, IT IS POSSIBLE TO ENJOY A PHISH SHOW SOBER!
I did find the Juggalo bits interesting, but I would have preferred that there be more cultural context than just "Juggalos are losers" over and over again. …
I've been a Phish fan for 20 years and a reader of Nathan Rabin for almost as long. I wasn't familiar with ICP, but I am generally interested subculture. So I was quite interested in this book.
I was disappointed in the absence of Nathan's expected pointed criticism, but a rambling, repetitive, disjointed drug journal. He basically admits that he wasn't sure he would be able to complete the book for a variety of reasons, so it is what it is.
Although a Phish fan, I've been concerned about the Lot and show drug scene for a long time and this book seemed more to exploit that than anything else. For those unsure readers, IT IS POSSIBLE TO ENJOY A PHISH SHOW SOBER!
I did find the Juggalo bits interesting, but I would have preferred that there be more cultural context than just "Juggalos are losers" over and over again.
Overall, an easy, interesting read, but not in anyway profound.
Highly entertaining, and surprisingly insightful.
Full review to come.
