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5.out of 5 stars
Warehouses, Horden parties, bush doofs
Reviewed in Australia on 28 October 2025
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As someone who lived through Sydney’s rave, doof and clubscene of the ’90s, Craze took me right back to the moments. Stephan captures the energy, freedom, and community of that wild, creative era perfectly. Every page brought back memories of warehouses, Horden parties, bush doofs and still there is plenty that will never be recovered and lost forever. It’s honest, nostalgic, and deeply authentic — not just a history book, but a time machine for anyone who was there. StepH nails the spirit of a generation that built something beautiful before it went to flip or should I say before the authorities had any idea of how much fun we were having. An absolute must-read for old ravers, clubheads and newcomers alike.
5 out of 5 stars
The book everyones been waiting for
Reviewed in Australia on 14 October 2025
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I just assumed it would be a short history of the Sydney electronic music scene & I was so very wrong.
Craze has depth, anyone who has ever been to an electronic music event in Australia, or has ever performed at an event in Australia, this is a must read.
You’re probably in it.
Written by a man who has not denied himself any pleasure, sometimes paid the price & is still here to tell an amazing account with no caution or self consciousness.
Only someone with a deep love & respect of music & its culture could write this.
It’s wild, authentic, hilarious & surprisingly touching, it takes you back with a smile & with an appreciation for a time that feels like it could never happen like that again.
5 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive, incredibly well researched, and entertaining account
Reviewed in Australia on 3 November 2025
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Comprehensive, incredibly well researched, and entertaining account of more than one early era of Sydney's electronic music scenes. If you participated in any of them, this book will bring back a lot of memories. If you didn't, you can rely on this work as being a reliable resource of information about what went on "back in the day". One of those books that is capable of bringing the music to life through words.
5 out of 5 stars
An all encompasing trip down the rabbit hole of Sydney's dance music history
Reviewed in Australia on 12 October 2025
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Craze sums up how we lived and breathed through come ups and come downs. Hats off to those who contributed and those trail blazers who set the tone for the scene in Sydney to this day.
5 out of 5 stars
Funny, wild and human
Reviewed in Australia on 11 October 2025
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Funny, wild and poignant; Steph has captured the vibe of a crazy time in Sydney and in our lives. Starts as a heady tale of excess but ends as a thoroughly human story of self awareness and community. Loved it
5.0 out of 5
stars Great read!
Reviewed in Australia on 9 October 2025
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Its like being there all over again!