Obviously had to re-read the whole thing before allowing myself to read this one.
God, this universe is so gorgeous (and heartbreaking) and the worst (best?) thing is that now I can't listen to the songs without imagining them behind the music.

That book was written by Bill Flanagan, the intrepid reporter who followed the band on tour. I'll let you draw your own conclusions about who the reporter in this story is. ;-)
^_^