Television & Film

The Beach Boys: The Beach Boys 50 – Live In Concert

Shane Handler January 2, 2013 No Comments

Considering they are both first cousins, Brian Wilson and Mike Love hold a rockier relationship than the NRA and Piers Morgan.   Forget the past lawsuits and nasty comments between the two, Love was already booking his own Beach Boys with his touring band (minus Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks) in the middle of this past summer’s 50th reunion tour, which saw the Beach Boys reunite with the five surviving members with connections to their 60’s prime. 

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Shut Up And Play The Hits: The Very Loud Ending of LCD Soundsystem

Shane Handler August 14, 2012 No Comments

Shut and Play the Hits serves as The Band’s Last Waltz for a certain postmodern generation, one that understands and can appreciate the assimilation of multiple influences. It is also as much a testament to the creative genius of LCD, as it is to the process of ending a creative enterprise on a high note – MSG sold out models included.

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The Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin’: The Story of L.A. Woman

Doug Collette April 5, 2012 No Comments

Because “Mr. Mojo Risin'” is an anagram for vocalist Jim Morrison’s name, it’s mislabeling of a sort to attach it as the title for this DVD.  Virtually all the content focuses on the music of The Doors rather than the myth of, most of which surrounds the lead singer.

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The Rolling Stones: Some Girls Live In Texas ’78

Doug Collette February 3, 2012 No Comments

The Rolling Stones' 1978 release Some Girls is widely regarded as a watershed moment in the iconic British band’s career. It followed Black and Blue and It’s Only Rock and Roll that sounded like mere holding patterns even if they had not come out subsequent to the alternately raucous and haunting Goats Head Soup recalling  "Silver Train,” "Star Star" along with "Coming Down Again.” Some Girls Live in Texas reaffirms the strength of The Stones as a performing unit

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ZZ Top: Live in Germany 1980

Jason Macneil January 31, 2012 No Comments

Texas icons ZZ Top released a Live From Texas record in 2008, but as is the case with most artists releasing live albums later in their careers, the set is rife with warhorses that occasional has them on autopilot. Back in 1980 though, the band still had a hell of a lot to prove with “Legs” and “Sharp Dressed Man” still gleams in the eyes of the bearded Billy Gibbons and crew.

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New York Dolls: Lookin’ Fine On Television

Ric Hickey January 23, 2012 No Comments

Lookin' Fine On Television opens with an endearing interview excerpt from so early in the Dolls’ storied career that they seem like a fresh-faced band of brothers doing their best imitation of Rock Stars.

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Slash: Made In Stoke 24/7/11

Jason Macneil December 22, 2011 No Comments

Although disc two begins with a series of short, punk-leaning romps like “Speed Parade,” Slash shines on the later half with a winding “Beggars & Hangers On,” a delicious “Godfather Solo” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” The guitar solo in the middle of the album though is something to behold, exemplifying why Slash has remained a force with or without W. Axl.

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David Byrne: Ride, Rise, Roar

Jeff Strowe August 17, 2011 No Comments

David Byrne, never one to abide by guidelines, is one such artist and his recent film release, Ride, Rise, Roar delivers a healthy balance; satisfying the desire to see the live performances, but also offering a close inspection of the proceedings that make his live shows so arresting. 

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