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Hi everyone,

Greeting from Japan! I'm posting this here because being out in Japan makes it really difficult to get my hands on physical copies of newer English rock books like this one. Also, please note that my English is very limited, so I am using an AI assistant to help me translate and write this out clearly. I really hope my passion for this research comes through!

I'm currently looking into the details surrounding Kurt Cobain's famous "Top 50 favorite albums" list, specifically the expanded context revealed in Michael Azerrad's "The Amplified Come as You Are" (2023).

Thanks to another kind user, I already received a photo of page 578. In that section, Azerrad shares the transcript of Kurt's answering machine message begging him not to print the list, and explains how Courtney called Kurt out for trying to burnish his "indie cred" by omitting uncool bands like Queen, AC/DC, and Led Zeppelin.

Since I have only seen page 578 itself, I am dying to know what happens right around that part. I am specifically looking for the sentences or photos/screenshots of the surrounding pages (before or after 578) that show the actual conclusion of this story.

Regarding this, I have a big question for the community here:

Is it a widely held assumption or fact among fans that the "new and improved, revised" list found on page 239 of Kurt's "Journals" is the exact list he wrote in response to Courtney’s criticism?

If that is true, is there any concrete evidence or mention of this connection in Azerrad's book (either on page 578 or the surrounding pages)? For example, does the book state whether Kurt actually sent that specific journal list to Michael?

If anyone who owns the book can check this or share a quick photo/screenshot of the surrounding pages or the exact section that proves/disproves this connection, I would be incredibly grateful!

Also, I'd love to know your thoughts on the exact timeline:
- If Kurt did send a revised list, did Michael find out about Courtney’s scolding before or after he received it?
- Does the book mention why either the original or the revised list was ultimately excluded from the first edition?

Thank you so much for your help, patience, and insight!

Hi everyone,

I'm currently looking into the details surrounding Kurt Cobain's famous "Top 50 favorite albums" list, specifically the expanded context revealed in Michael Azerrad's "The Amplified Come as You Are" (2023).

Around page 578, Azerrad shares the transcript of Kurt's answering machine message begging him not to print the list, and explains how Courtney called Kurt out for trying to burnish his "indie cred" by omitting uncool bands like Queen, AC/DC, and Led Zeppelin.

I have a few follow-up questions regarding the timeline and what happens right around this part in the book. I would appreciate it if anyone who owns a copy could check the surrounding pages for me:

1. Did Kurt actually end up sending that sarcastic/revised list to Michael, or did he just talk about it?
2. If Kurt DID actually send that revised list to Michael, does the book mention why it (or the original list) was ultimately excluded from the original edition of the book?
3. If Kurt sent that revised list, what is the exact timeline regarding when Michael found out about Courtney's scolding? Did Michael learn the truth before or after he received that revised list?

If these details are explained on page 578 or on the surrounding pages, could someone please let me know what it says? (If possible, a quick description or a photo of that specific section would be amazing!)

Thank you so much for your help!

Hi everyone,
I am looking for the exact text and conclusion written by Michael Azerrad in the footnote/text around page 578 (or the section discussing Kurt's Favorite 50 list) in The Amplified Come as You Are (2023 edition).
I know the book features Kurt's frantic phone call ("If it goes in the [book] then I might as well blow my head off...") and the part where Courtney chastised him for trying to burnish his indie cred.
Depending on the hardcover/paperback edition, the page number might be slightly different. Can anyone who owns the book check what exactly follows after that part regarding the revised list? Did Kurt actually send the revised list to Michael, or did he just write it in his journals?
If possible, could anyone upload a photo or screenshot of that specific page or section?
Thank you so much for your help!