dvd Archive
11 Nov 2010
DVD Review: Brian Wilson, Songwriter 1962-1969
There’s so much good here, I almost don’t know where to begin. The new 2DVD set Brian Wilson Songwriter 1962-1969 is an in-depth look at the musical innovator and, yes, […]
20 Oct 2010
DVD Review: Johnny Winter – Live Through the 80s
It’s all well and good to demand the highest standards in video quality in a concert film. Technology has progressed to the point where viewers pop in a music DVD […]
01 Oct 2010
DVD Review: Rolling Stones 1969-1974: The Mick Taylor Years
Being a music critic, it probably goes without much saying that I place some value in the opinions of other critics. Not all of them, mind you; but quite often […]
16 Sep 2010
DVD Review: Eric Clapton – The 1960s Review
Here’s a question for you: Do you like Eric Clapton‘s work, yet feel that his creative period reached its apex in the 1960s? If so — or even if you […]
31 Aug 2010
DVD Review: John Lennon Rare and Unseen
The Rare and Unseen series from Formative Productions is a mixed bag. The Beatles edition has some interesting material but feels fleshed-out. The Rolling Stones volume is pretty good but […]
17 Aug 2010
DVD Review: Gold – Before Woodstock. Beyond Reality.
It’s hard to know exactly what to do with this film. Made in 1968 (but presumably re-titled later since Woodstock was in summer ’69), the theatrical feature Gold: Before Woodstock. […]
23 Jul 2010
DVD Review: Paul McCartney Really Is Dead – The Last Testament of George Harrison
To the Irish author Brendan Behan goes the attribution of a quote which reads in part, “There is no such thing as bad publicity…” In light of the possible status […]
13 Jul 2010
(Bootleg) DVD Review: Pink Floyd – 8MM
When it comes to Pink Floyd, a bounty of unreleased audio is in circulation. Audience recordings–albeit poor ones–exist even of the Syd Barrett-led group; these date back to 1967. Over […]
12 Jul 2010
DVD Review: Porcupine Tree – Anesthetize
From the opening menu of Porcupine Tree‘s latest concert DVD, 2010’s Anesthetize, it’s clear that the band is striking a decidedly different tone this go-round. It’s been four years since […]
10 Jun 2010
DVD Review: Chickenfoot – Get Your Buzz On LIVE
Vari-lites. Steadicams. Logo branding right down to the guitars and mic stands. And an unexpected Christian-themed opening. What’s this, you ask. Why, it’s Chickenfoot‘s live DVD Get Your Buzz On. […]