Devo - Live
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Movie Reviews of Devo - Live
Movie Review: DEVO have never sounded better!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is such a strange show. The DVD shows a special performance that DEVO gave at Lollapalooza in 1996. It is strange because this is one of the finest DEVO performances I have seen, given in one of the worst settings.
Why is the setting wrong?. First off, DEVO is playing at an outdoor amphitheater (then called Irvine Meadows) during the day light hours. There are no visuals, lights, or movies to go along with their set. They were not allowed to set up any of their set pieces, so the performance is simply the band in raw form without even a backdrop. Another interesting aspect to the show is that DEVO is opening for bands such as Metallica, Soundgarden, and Rage Against the Machine. It was odd to watch Mark Mothersbaugh make his way through the audience during "Jocko Homo" and ask the confused mulleted metal heads, "Are We Not Men?" At one point during the show a member of the band (I think it was Gerry) refers to the audience and quips, "De-evolution is real. We see evidence of it here today!"
On the positive side, in spite of these drawbacks, this is one of the finest DEVO performances ever recorded. Of all the live DVDs, this is the best the band has sounded. In my opinion, the band never sounds better or more powerful than when Josh Freese (Vandals, A Perfect Circle, and many more) is drumming for them. This is one of the few places where one can hear DEVO with Josh on the skins. At the same time, the band seems to take all of the factors stacked against them, and put all of their energy into giving the audience one of the best DEVO performances ever. If you are a DEVO fan, then you are going to want to see this DVD. I did take off one star, because the setting for the performance is a bit off-putting. Regardless, that should not hold you back from watching and, more importantly, listening to this energetic performance.
Movie Review: The Best 12 Bucks You'll Ever Spend.
Summary: 4 Stars
For all you spuds out there, this is a disc to have. It is a live recording of their 1996 Lollapalooza set in California. It is great to watch. The sound and filming are superb. The set was simple, just the instruments, amps, and five guys in yellow jumpsuits. Devo performed all the 'Older Hits'. Mongoliod, Satisfaction, Uncontrollable Urge, plus a few others. I'm not sure where these guys are at now, but in '96 they could still play! Two things perplex me. One is why the wait to release this disc? It's almost been eight years! I thought the spud boys were up on the technological scene, and this should have been released when DVDs hit the market. I guess they're wrapped up in other endeavors. The other item is that there should have been more stuff. Early footage, more interviews, etc. I guess they're saving all of that for a MEGA-DVD. One can only dream. But hey, for twelve dollars, and live DEVO, you can't beat this DVD.
Movie Review: It's good to be Devo
Summary: 4 Stars
Low priced, well recorded, what more could you ask for? If you're a fan, this is a MUST.Just for the crazed version of "Smart patrol/Mr DNA," should everyone be made to watch this once. DEVO pogos like it's the late seventies, before domes, treadmills and syncro-screens were a part of the act. This is DEVO stripped to an electric essence, with a sweaty midday sun bearing down on them. And they rock as if they are out to win over a crowd of newbies. That they were playing for a crowd that was more likely there to see Metallica doesn't seem to matter one whit, and there are more than a few faithful in the crowd ready to shout back "WE ARE DEVO!"
If this sounds like a good way to spend under 15 bills and get a solid (almost) hour of DEVO's best, you can't go wrong here.
Movie Review: Need to own this- but understand what it is
Summary: 4 Stars
Without saying Devo are amazing. Unfortunately watching this concert makes you feel like you are the only DEVO fan on the concert grounds. The majority of the people in the crowd have no clue what is going on. Remember, this was Lollapalooza years after all the godness was gone. If DEVO would have played in 91 or 92, totally different story.
As others have said, DEVO in the sunny aftenoon is an awkward sight. That aside, the performance is still stunning and fun. Smart Patrol/MR DNA is the high point of the show.
If you are a serious Devo fan, you should already own this. If you are just starting your de-evolution just remember to put this show into context, and still buy it.
Movie Review: Almost GREAT!
Summary: 4 Stars
OK, several(or many) other reviewers nix this one, but for a DEVO fan, there ain't much out there these days. I was real happy to get something on a DVD to show my post-pubescent rap-hop infected de-evolutionized sons what REAL music is all about. I would have liked to have the Saturday Night Live gig(s), especially the one with the plastic RonRaygun hairdoos and the treadmills. I forget the name of the tune.But I bought two for the shear fun of seeing DEVO. And I too say, BOOO Hendix holdbackers, that "experience" was as much a tribute as you will find anywhere, and the world needs more appreciation and TOLERENCE. D - E - V - O