Engrossing ... Louche, amusing, self-effacing and evocative ... [ There is] a thrilling, underlying sense of propulsion ... It turns out that life beyond the velvet rope is as hectic and messy as everyone elses. The result reads like Clarksons Farm meets The Darling Buds of May by way of Mötley Crües The Dirt * Telegraph * Over the Rainbow is a gorgeous book. Warm and funny and generous. James is a true writer -- Polly Vernon * The Times * Over the Rainbow is not a typical music memoir, but then James has never been a typical band bore ... This book is a freewheeling - and very funny - account of a middle-aged man given a second chance to play pop star again ... It's rather enviable ... who doesn't want to have fun? * Observer * This book is so good. I was astounded by it. Its absolutely gorgeous. A real page-turner, a joyous read Its compelling -- Chris Evans Who says you cant relive your youth? Just tell that to Blur, who reformed recently, made a corker of an album and then knocked out a world tour. Alex James, the bands bassist, has written a book on the experience by turns funny and frightening, Over the Rainbow zips along Its rich stuff * Evening Standard * This may be the most cheerful book ever written A splendid, entertaining read * Daily Mail * Joyfully chaotic . a memoir of Blurs comeback year James is a man fully aware of the pleasures of a life lived ridiculously * Guardian *
