Cameron Crowe has written a memoir called The Uncool, which reflects on his experiences as a music journalist during rock's golden age. The book is said to contain nostalgic and charming anecdotes, with some outlets describing it as an elegant love letter to music journalism. The tone and intent of the memoir's title, however, are being interpreted in different ways, with some outlets suggesting Crowe is embracing being "uncool" as a badge of honor, while others question its sincerity.