Never Said Nothing

Words + Music, Vol. 25

By: Liz Phair

Narrated by: Liz Phair

How do you explain Liz Phair? Looking at her career, the word fearless seems the right place to start. In Never Said Nothing, the latest in Audible’s Words + Music series, Phair charts her unlikely journey from making her first record - one that’s now ensconced on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” - to a trial by fire (she’d never set foot on stage before its release), to even more improbably, a second and a third, maybe fourth act, depending on how one counts these things.

In this honest and disarming look inside her unique career, Phair talks of how her meteoric rise was accompanied by an equally intense case of the dreaded imposter syndrome, discovering music’s strange magic, and her possibly unique ability to chart her future through songs. Although she includes herself in the class of "ordinary people doing extraordinary things", listening to Never Said Nothing, along with her performances - which include "6’1”", “Polyester Bride”, and “Stars and Planets” - one can’t help but feel that "fearless person doing extraordinary things" is the better description.

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Great quality audio + great quality thoughts

So glad this came out! A good variety of songs from throughout her career (wish something from Funstyle was performed), but overall this was a fun listening experience!

Liz Phair forever!

I’ve been a huge Liz Phair fan since Exile in Guyville. This was a great little nugget of insight into her life and music. I’m really starting to enjoy these Audible Words + Music books. 4 stars

Loved hearing her viewpoint

Went to high school with her and have always appreciated her success. Great hearing her story and evolution into adulthood.

My kinda girl

Hey, Liz. In the early 90’s I was rocking with your music in the East Village. You set that perfect tone for me then, and I so enjoyed your 50+ wisdom now. I love hearing your truth, process, and some of the ridiculous things that happened during these days. You’re smart, open, and creative. ~Do yourself a favor and listen to Liz Phair talk about the reality of being a rockstar. It’s a fresh and open perspective. I am grateful for her lyrics and tenacity.

Liz!

I was coming of age in Chicago when Liz was just starting out I. Remember seeing her at the rainbo club and playing in Wicker Park. She will always be the alpha female singer for me. Well done, great listen!