Devo - Live
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Movie Reviews of Devo - Live
Movie Review: Superb performance and powerful sound
Summary: 5 Stars
We witnessed DEVO as they rocked Brisbane (Australia) in February 1982 - the souvenir DEVO-T-shirt still fits and has survived countless washes, and like my memories of that spectacular it hasn't faded. DEVO sound just as powerful in this 1996 show as they did in '82, but back then I had no idea that I really needed long-distance glasses (I could just make out what was happening on stage). I loved DEVO"s "Uncontrollable Urge" in the film "Urgh!", but this DVD gives us 20/20 vision of DEVO-Live which fully compliments the astonishing wrap-around 5.1 walls of sound. I watched it for the first time tonight and loved it more and more as the show progressed. Josh Friese as guest drummer continues the very high standard set by Alan and David, providing a solid energy-packed base against which each of the rest of the band gives his all. I am completely satisfied, and greatly appreciative that DEVO have given the world this memento.
Movie Review: U Don`t Own This Yet? R U Kidding Me? U Must B Kidding Me!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
DEV-O Live from Lollapalooza `96 at Irvine Meadow`s, CA !! No gimmicks here, just the men who made the music in a classic, high energy performance. The setlist contains only early Devo material, featuring killer renditions of Whip It, Girl U Want, Satisfaction, Uncontrollable Urge, Blockhead, Mongoloid, Jocko Homo, Smart Patrol/Mr.DNA, Gut Feeling/Slap Yer Mammy, Gates of Steel, and Come Back Jonee. If you missed the opportunity to see one of the best live bands ever, this is your chance to be even more jealous of all of us who did. With apologies to KISS, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, The Who, Bowie and the other 300+ bands I`ve seen in concert, DEVO`s `82 show at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA is still easily the best concert I`ve ever seen. It`s a shame the band didn`t get to play a full 90-120 minute set at this show, but this DVD is a bargain for all the mutants of this beautiful world we live in.Movie Review: We Must Repeat
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally, this concert that I saw 1/2 of on PBS' "On Tour" 8 years ago is available. I don't understand why it took so long, but it's here so I guess I won't cry about it. The spudboys were in great form here, with help from drummer Josh Friese(now in Evanescence). I think the best part of the performance is Smart Patrol/Mr DNA. If you're looking at this then most likely you're already a Devo fan, so I say BUY IT! There is a lack of any real bonus material, just an optional camera angle feature. But the price isn't bad, and Devo give a spirited performance amongst the pinheads there to see Metallica and such. If you're dabbling with De-evolution, I'd recommend checking out the other dvd release, "The Complete Truth About De-Evolution". The videos will make you realize how crappy most other music videos are by comparison.
Movie Review: Still rocking after twenty years
Summary: 5 Stars
This 1996 performance was at Lollapalooza, which explains the excellent video and audio quality. They open with "Whip It" (probably just to keep people from yelling for it the whole time), then drop back to the old good stuff.
This is a wonderful performance. You can switch between the edited multiple camera mix, a camera in the back zoomed on Mark, and a camera moving just in front of the stage.
There is very little editing, other than the rapid cuts from camera to camera. If it takes a few minutes for Mark to adjust the Minimoog between songs, then we get to watch and wait with the audience.
If you have even a passing interest in what kind of high energy post punk stuff was happening in the late '70s, you need to pick this up. It's cheap! It's great!
Movie Review: MY GOODNESS ... WHAT CAN I SAY?!
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw DEVO on their "Freedom of Choice" tour, and it is still one of the best concerts I have seen so far. This DVD is so amazing! This concert has no fancy lights or backdrops; just five guys and their equipment putting on one of the most rocking shows you will ever witness. Mark Mothersbaugh looks better than ever and sounds incredible; the rest of the guys have aged well and can still rock. Looks like they needed a young drummer to keep up with their killer performances. I am sorry to say that I am not sure what happened to Alan (the original drummer); but the new guy does a great, great job filling his shoes.
If you are a DEVO fan, you MUST own this DVD ... if you are not ... buy it, and you soon will be!