Side Jams #68: Ville Valo Loves The Escapism Of Books (21.03.2023)

Side Jams with Bryan Reesman, Episode #68: Ville Valo savors crafting moody love metal anthems and ballads, and some of his inspiration undoubtedly comes from his love for literature. We discuss many authors -- Charles Baudelaire, Mariana Enriques, Edith Södergran, H.P. Lovecraft, and others!

Introduction    00:00
"Bathing is my passion"    1:38
Parents were avid readers    2:21
"There are different ways of reading"   3:30
Mariana Enriquez    6:00
Great U.S. book stores    8:57
Love for physical books    11:20
Graphic novels / Alan Moore and more  12:14
Why he reads in the bathtub    13:58
Baudelaire, Rimbaud, and more    15:27
It feels weird to read people's letters    18:20
"Poe is like absinthe"    19:24