The day after Hurricane Ike made U.S. landfall at Galveston; Texas; photographer Bryan Carlile was in a helicopter; working a service contract as a first responder. He took with him a native Texanrsquo;s good memories of the Gulf Coast but brought back images that tell the sobering story of this massive and historic storm.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love this volume--even when I disagreed with the authors opinionsBy Ulysses616Loved this volume! Its always a treat when you read a music critic who can impress you even when you disagree with some of his claims. The fundamental argument--that Oasis became the biggest band in the world in the mid-90s because; in part; they represented a surge of populist hope in the wake of the Thatcher regime--is thoroughly and convincingly explored. Nivens analysis of Definitely Maybes sonic textures is fascinating and well written.On a less-than-half-serious note; Niven clearly has something against guitar solos--kind of bags on Noel Gallaghers ride-out solos on "Live Forever" and "Slide Away;" songs he seems to consider otherwise perfect. As a guitarist who played these songs as a teenager in my high school rock band; I always enjoyed the simple pentatonic solos on Definitely Maybe--so simple I learned them by ear--but I suppose it makes sense that Niven wouldnt care for such solos. This whole volume; after all; essentially makes the case that Oasis debut was a brief flourish of what real socialist brother- and sisterhood might look like; and guitar solos so obviously bring to mind the look-at-me egoism of 80s metal bands; clear counterpoints for capitalist excess. I also think Niven dismisses the wild majority of Oasis post-Definitely Maybe output a bit too cavalierly. But; as I say; when you respect a writers mind and phrasing; a little disagreement is not only okay but welcome. I read this book very quickly and did so with a nostalgic and appreciative smile on my face.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Love this bookBy sonnyLove this book. I love this 33 1/3 series. If its an album youre interested in; the book will enhance it2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy James PeabodyA+