Live From The Street - Willie Nile

Straight from the Street

Advantages: fascinating, in depth, great price, amazing read, good length
Disadvantages: none

In all honesty, my relationship with ITV soap Coronation Street has declined a lot over the past few months. I think I have watched one episode this year, and that was a repeat from last December. However, even though I may not keep up with the storylines, there are indeed several members of the cast who I completely worship. One of these is the fantastic William Roache. William Roache plays Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, a very intelligent and short-tempered man. Roache was born in 1932 in April, and from this book it is clear that he has led a very interesting life, though one that may seem normal to him. He was awarded an MBE in 2000 for his service to Coronation Street, and he is now the only original cast member left. Though its not only the MBE that makes Roache a fascinating and amazing man! In 2007 Roache published his ...

Amy69 03.02.2009 · Read full review
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On the street where you live

Advantages: An amusing look at human nature
Disadvantages: Little less conversation a little more action please

44 Scotland Street is a rather unique offering by Alexander McCall Smith of The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency fame. Born in Zimbabwe, the author completed a portion of his education in Scotland and is in fact married to a Scot. In his quite delightful Preface he explains how the novel was the result of mouthing off about the death of the serialised novel in a Scottish newspaper. "The Scotsman" editorial staff took up his challenge and Alexander McCall Smith was forced to put his money where his pen was. "44 Scotland Street" was the result, published in daily portions. The novel explores the lives of the residence of "44 Scotland Street", located in Edinburgh's New Town. The threads of each resident weave together to form a glimpse into a place and time in Edinburgh and result in more of a look at human nature than an overly developed ...

Mountainlilly 11.07.2009 · Read full review
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Nile - In the Beginning. From humble beginnings

Advantages: Nice selection of rarities, its Nile
Disadvantages: Not the greatest Production, but not the worst either.

Nile are a band that pretty much define Brutal Death Metal, so you kinda know that anything they put out is going to be of the most extreme affair. This isn't much a best of, as most of the tracks that you may already have are in fact the original studio versions, so there is something new of sorts to listen to. Quite a few of the tracks sound notably different from the album version you may have heard. For fans of the band, this is a rather nice addition to your collection, a little look into the early days of the band. Ramses Bringer of War is still a track that creates such an epic tone that it deserves to be the national anthem of all wars. The sheer level of playing is still evident even this far back. All in all this is a nice touch to an already flawless release record and a must own for fans of the band. ...

DamonN 11.06.2009 · Read full review
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