Coke Machine Glow
Coke Machine Glow by Gordon Downie, published by Knopf Canada on April 3, 2001, is an illustrated collection of poetry and prose that accompanies Downie’s first solo record of the same name. This edition features 112 pages of lyrical content, including the lyrics to the sixteen songs from the album, offering readers a unique insight into the mind of one of Canada’s notable musicians.
In this collection, Downie presents a rich tapestry of urban, gritty, and political themes, alongside romantic and nostalgic reflections. The work captures moments from his life, exploring feelings of loneliness, longing, and the complexities of love and family. Through his keen observations, Downie invites readers to experience the distances that connect and separate us, making Coke Machine Glow a multifaceted exploration of human experience.
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Gordon Downie, lead singer and lyricist for the popular Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, released his first solo record, Coke Machine Glow in Spring 2001. Alongside the album, his first book of poetry and prose under the same title was published, including the lyrics to the sixteen songs on the record. Now, on the 20th anniversary year of Coke Machine Glow, fans have more to delight in: an audiobook of Coke Machine Glow and a brand new album by Downie, released posthumously.
Coke Machine Glow is a rich, haunting collection that reveals both the public and private selves of one of Canada’s most enigmatic musicians. In poetry that is urban, gritty and political, as well as romantic, nostalgic and whimsical, Downie allows us a glimpse inside his world. With his acute and observing eye, he gives us snapshots of his life, both on the road and at home; he writes of loneliness and isolation; of longing and desire; of the present and the past; of dreams and nightmares; love lost and love of family. Ultimately, this book is about the distances that bridge and separate us.
Layered and deceptively simple, imbued with Downie’s wit, insight, anger, compassion and rock’n’roll edge, Coke Machine Glow is a remarkable debut from a remarkable creator.
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