Book description
"like being taken on a rock n roll road trip by Holden Caulfield with a head injury in the best of ways." - Dave Hill, comedian, rocker, awesome dudeTwo music obsessives embark on a hilarious quest to track down Buttery Cake Ass' Live In Hungaria, an album as legendary as it is obscure. Their pursuit of one of the greatest bands ever unknown takes them down many a bizarre path teeming with grand ideas and grander egos in this ode to record shopping and what it's like to be in your first band. Packed with puns, allusions, and references across a wide range of culture, both popular and not, Stone offers up a big slice of the fun and frustration of playing rock n roll. "When we were 15, my best friend and I used to make up fake bands to ask for at record stores," Stone recalls, "and the day I heard him ask the clerk at Cutler's in New Haven, CT if they had anything by Buttery Cake Ass was a moment of euphoric glee that I will never forget. Writing The Ballad Of Buttery Cake Ass was an attempt to capture the sheer joy and inventiveness of comedy back then, circa 1992, before irony seemed to set in everywhere a few short years later and the goal switched to making people groan instead of eliciting genuine full-on ecstatic laughter. In the process, I got to re-examine my own obsessive record collecting through a new lens as well as revisit the ridiculous aspects of playing in my first few bands, bringing me to a greater appreciation and love for both."
Freaky Ratbuster
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Fire Bite
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Innocent Ghost
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King Bass
ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a fun way to experiment with the audiobook experience. The range of audio formats supported is incredible. No need to worry about file conversion. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Red Hot Kevorkian
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Sloth
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Sky Trinity
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Papa Smurf
This app's user-friendly design makes navigating through books a breeze. This app is a lifesaver! I can now enjoy my favorite books on the go. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the love of literature. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
Natural Mess
This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true savior for immersive listening, even in busy surroundings. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Sly Silvermoon
ListenBook has become an indispensable part of my daily routine – it's my ultimate audio companion. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. The app's support for different audio formats is like a dream come true for audiophiles. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
LoreLoomer
Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's functionality is a reader's delight. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find.
Gullyway
Audiobooks have transformed my daily walks into a time of inspiration and learning. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Green Ghost
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. I've started reading more books than ever before, all thanks to this app. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Paris Boost
With this app, my daily commute has transformed into an engaging journey through captivating stories. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a unique feature that adds a personalized touch to the listening experience.
Jelly Momentum
This app is a true gift for book lovers – it's like having a personal library wherever I go. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
Twisty Dew
With this app, I'm discovering the joy of reading during my commutes. Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze – thank you, app developers!
NexusNavigator
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BearDrift
The app's interface is sleek and modern, making it a joy to use. Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks.
CirrusFlash
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures through stories. Audiobook multitasking simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level.
InfinityInsight
🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 ListenBook's auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that ensures I never miss a single word.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience