A Consumer Guide to the Plastic People of the Universe

In A Consumer Guide to the Plastic People of the Universe (2021), Joe Yanosik reviews and grades every known PPU record on the planet (including side projects and mutations, not to mention books and DVDs), all the while — through a series of “historical interludes” — telling the band’s remarkable story, from their post-Beatles/Velvets-obsessed roots in Prague to their critical (if somewhat unwitting) role in bringing down a repressive Soviet-backed regime. I mean, the MC5 were cool and all, but…

I interviewed Joe on a couple occasions this past spring, and with his editorial guidance, produced a video adaptation of the book. Hope you like it.

Later this week, we’ll post Joe’s personal PPU Top 10 here also.

For info on how to purchase his book, contact jyanosik@optonline.net.