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:: Music DVD Reviews Kaiser Chiefs - Live At Elland RoadKaiser Chiefs give me the impression that they are much better and comfortable on the live stage than on record. This DVD is proof of how proficient they are, connecting so well with the audience. More...Johnny O'Keefe: The DocumentaryJohnny O’Keefe: The Wild One – The Documentary has been specially released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of his untimely passing. More...AC/DC - Live at DoningtonThis is a two-hour DVD that highlights the huge Monsters of Rock Festival where AC/DC headlined in 1991. More...The Blues Collection: Feel Like Going HomeThis is another fine burst of blues sounds as part of the Martin Scorsese Blues series. Scorsese aims to celebrate the various expressions from some of the greats in history. More...Lacuna Coil - Visual Karma (Body, Mind And Soul)…the six-piece act have put together their double DVD effort ‘Visual Karma (Body, Mind And Soul)’ in celebration of their whirlwind and seemingly endless two year ‘Karmacode’ touring cycle. More...The Blues Collection: Piano Blues“Piano Blues” is directed by legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood. Clint has had a strong fascination and love of the piano, in terms of blues and jazz. Therefore, he goes deep into history to find rare footage of personalities… More...Morrissey - 'Who Put The 'M' In Manchester'If The Smiths have ever rocked your world, or you simply adore Morrissey and his brilliance, then this is a must have! More...We Are Scissor Sisters And So Are YouThe band has had a great time travelling the world over the past twelve months and one of their August live shows, at the Brighton Dome in England, is great viewing on this DVD. They have their own way of entertaining and the wide screen viewing can make a huge difference. Tiesto - Another Day At The OfficeAnother Day At The Office" gives a taste of how it is to be one of the most talented men in the world of DJ-ing. It comes complete with scenes from various shows that he has performed at. We get the vibe ane feel of how Tiesto creates a wonderful clubbing atmosphere… More...Triple J Hottest 100From its beginnings in 1989, Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown has grown into an institution. This DVD features clips by Coldplay, Silverchair, The Vines and The Living End, just to name a few. More...The Blues Collection: Red, White & BluesIt should be essential viewing for many music lovers as it is directed by Mike Figgis, who was previously a musician before he moved into films. More...The Very Best of SweetIn the mid-1970s Sweet burst on to the scene as the leaders of glam rock. More...London Calling 25th Anniversary releaseTwenty-five years have rolled around since London Calling was first released in 1979, and five years since Sony reissued The Clash’s albums, along with a number of compilations. It was time for another look back and another cash in. This pack consists of two CDs: a remastered version of the album, and ‘the vanilla tapes’, rehearsal recordings long thought lost. Also included are a DVD, an informative printed booklet and the standard liner notes. More...Delta Goodrem - Believe Again Australian Tour 2009The footage comes from Delta's concert at the wonderful Sydney State Theatre and contains all of her hits so far plus demonstrating her rapport with the audience. More...Rolling Stones - Live At The MaxThe “Live At The Max” footage is from five nights in July and August 1990 during the final leg of the Steel Wheels tour - from concerts staged in Turin, Italy; East Berlin, Germany and Wembley Stadium, London, England. Of course, the Rolling Stones have been the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band and this is another brilliant set of performances. Porcupine Tree - AnesthetizeBut outside of the performance from the band and the sound itself, it's Hoile’s masterful directing and editing of the whole show that really earns ‘Anesthetize’ its high praise. More...John Mayer - Where The Light Is: Live In Los AngelesThis concert shows all three sides to Mayer’s musical abilities and offers long time fans and those who may just be getting into John Mayer an opportunity to really see how dynamic and multi-layered an artist he is. He has the ability to meld this assortment of sounds into an inspired and cohesive show. More...Hilltop Hoods - The Calling LiveThe DVD comprises lots of worthy content, gained right through the band’s career (over 10 years) and is an admirable and insightful momento of what has happened to date. More...Iced Earth - Alive In Athens (The DVD)Iced Earth’s 1999 album ‘Alive In Athens’ is without a doubt one of the best live recordings in the history of metal. More...Dido - Live At Brixton Academy (includes bonus audio disc)It was a busy touring year for the English singer/songwriter and the phenomenal tour took in a live audience of more than half a million people. There are beautiful arrangements and her intriguing lyrics are well sung in her clear, soft voice. More...Bling: A Planet RockThe film also takes a step back from the war zone to discuss the cultural significance that bling plays in today’s hip-hop from the eighties old school culture to today’s age where diamond encrusted teeth has become the norm. More...Pod August NightThe trio has been entertaining early morning Triple J listeners, comedy festival devotees, and fans of Skithouse for years with their lightning fast ability to improvise and strum a catchy tune. More...Cypress Hill - Still Smokin’When it comes right down to it, Cypress Hill is a testosterone-soaked band designed for male suburban teenagers, pumping them up with endless tales of macho gang violence far removed from their own experience of life. More...Henry Rollins - Provoked: Live from MelbourneThis is straight up real talk with a guy that just happens to be entertaining. He is like that dude you want to hang out with at the back of the bar and listen to stories and tangents that some times may not make sense, but it just so great to listen to. More...The Whitlams: The Whitlams Years 1992-2004The whole story of The Whitlams is told on this DVD package, The Whitlams Years 1992 - 2004. It is a detailed document of the band's life, an exhaustive 2-DVD package, packed with documentary and concert footage. More...The Flaming Lips - The Fearless FreaksMuch material has gone into the compiltion of this special DVD. Videos of early live shows and hundreds of hours of footage by director Brad Beesley ensures the viewer gets a proper insight into the characters of The Flaming Lips. More...Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome: Live In Montreal’…the main concert feature on ‘Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome: Live In Montreal’ is a definite must for diehard fans, and a testament to Gamma Ray’s rightful place as one of today’s biggest power metal band’s on the scene. More...Crowded House: Farewell To The WorldThis is the DVD recording of Crowded House’s final concert – the show on the steps of the Sydney Opera House in November 1996. There were approximately 120,000 people in attendance and the finale was as fitting as anyone could imagine. Darren Hayes - Too Close For ComfortThe focus comes to realisation during his solo world tour in 2002-03, where Darren Hayes is struggling personally and professionally. He is at the crossroads in his musical career. However, he reveals an honesty that is a breath of fresh air. Above all, he is making music that he wants to make. More...Didgeridoo Trance DanceFrom a unique Australian-based record label, Music Mosaic, comes this beautiful collection of the tastes of Australia with inspirational journeys into the eclectic musical world of various territories. More...Various Artists - Now Summer 2007The likes of Danni Minogue, Chingy, Bob Sinclair, Paris Hilton and 35 others flaunt their voices and good looks in glossy video clips full of scantily dressed women and guys in bling. More...Sheryl Crow - The Very Best OfWith her versatility and sheer talent, this DVD is definitely one of the best “greatest hits” video collections you’d want. More...Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost BeatleDying at just 21 years of age from a mysterious brain condition, Sutcliffe's short life has often been shrouded in mystery. More...The Veronicas - Revenge Is SweeterThe twin sisters have released this combined DVD/CD package from their “Revenge Is Sweeter” tour of early 2009. The concert footage is taken from their performance at St.Kilda's Palais Theatre. More...Birds Of Tokyo - The Broken Strings TourThe decision to release an all acoustic/strings based live album over a full-blown rock concert could be seen as a bit of a gamble for Birds Of Tokyo. After all, fans will be more familiar with the band’s heavy rock persona rather than the softer and more emotive side. But when all is said and done, ‘The Broken Strings Tour’ is an absolute must have for fans. More...Clutch - Live At The 9:30Following hot on the heels of their ‘Strange Cousins From The West’ release from last year, cult hard/stoner rock underground Maryland based legends Clutch are back with something new – this time a double DVD release entitled ‘Live At The 9:30’. More...Silverstein - Decade (Live At The El Mocambo)With 2010 marking the tenth anniversary of Canadian based emo-post-hardcore outfit Silverstein, the five piece act decided to put together something special for fans. Instead of putting together a best-of compilation, the band decided to play a four night stretch at the El Mocambo Theatre in Toronto, with each night dedicated entirely to performing each of their studio albums in their entirety. More...Chris Isaak ChristmasHis long-held aim to do a Christmas album has come to fruition and the Soundstage series releases this experience on DVD. More...Lamb Of God - KilladelphiaFocusing primarily on the DVD side of things (as the CD is essentially an audio version of the show), ‘Killadelphia’ is nothing short of killer from start to finish. More...Morricone conducts MorriconeItalian great Ennio Morricone has been the master film and television score composer. Over many years his music has been cherished and highly respected. More...Soundstage - Chris IsaakThe “Soundstage” DVD concert is a must-have item for fans of the popular crooner and rocker. His suave manner and easy style is well presented in this show from 2003, covering his many musical highlights. More...Heavy Metal In Baghdad‘Heavy Metal In Baghdad’ provides a fascinating insight in what life is like in the Middle East, and a solemn reminder of just how lucky musicians in the west are with the freedom we generally take for granted. More...The Boy From Oz special edition - The Life & Times of Peter AllenThis DVD contains all the appropriate footage of the thirty years in his life. There are interviews with family and friends… More...Countdown SpectacularWith a terrific line-up of Australian hitmakers of the late 70s and early 80s, producers managed to pack thirteen years of Countdown history into an amazing three-and-a-half hour live show. More...Bruce Springsteen: VH1 StorytellersBruce Springsteen fans will adore this package. It is an intimate look at the artist’s songwriting mechanism. It runs for ninety minutes and it showcases the Boss’s craft well. Chartbusting 80s - Volume 2Hosted by Josie Parelli, the DVD takes a trip back to a memorable decade with this collection of 80’s music video clips. The 60s Rock Experience LiveThis is a celebration of the music that defined the psychedelic 1960s: featuring such monumental names in music such as Eric Burdon of the Animals, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Moody Blues, John Kay of Steppenwolf, Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, and many others… More...Various Artists - A Decade Of Australian Hits - 90s…‘A Decade Of Classic Australian Hits: 90's’ is an interesting look back at “some” of the music popular during this decade. Sure, a lot of it is dated and the fashion is laughable now but we were all there in one capacity or another. More...The White Stripes - Under Blackpool LightsThe whole concert sees them rattle through the 26 tracks, including all the hits and live favourites like Dolly Parton’s Jolene, in just over 70 minutes. It’s simply effective as showcasing them as an act that is reaching the height of their craft More...Celtic Woman - A New Journey: Live at Slane Castle, IrelandThe voices are truly angelic as they perform their way through a selection ranging from pop and new age to Irish Folk songs and classics. More...Sympathy For The DevilAnything by the Rolling Stones is certainly worth viewing on its own and captures something magical about the period. Fans of the band will undoubtedly love the sections of them recording, but will could be a little put off by Godard’s obscure political inserts. More...On Tour With J.J.Cale - To Tulsa And BackFor the first time, Cale has agreed to have a film made about his music, his life and career. The documentary follows him and his band through six American states on his 2005 “To Tulsa and Back Tour”. The result was something more than a look at the talent and times of an ageing musician. Bon Jovi - Live At Madison Square GardenRegardless of whether you consider Bon Jovi cool or not, you have to give them credit for putting on a show. Over the course of the two hour plus show (where the band perform an impressive twenty-one tracks), Bon Jovi put everything into their performance, and it shows throughout. More...Yes - Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No HissFinally getting a long overdue local release two years after its initial screening, ‘Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss’ captures Yes’ intimate six track acoustic performance in its entirety, along with some previously unseen footage of the band rehearsing prior to the main event. More...Max Sessions Vol.1It's a great opportunity for music lovers to take a close look at several of the live songs played by artists such as Missy Higgins, The Finn Brothers, Paul Kelly, The Cat Empire, and Alex Lloyd. More...Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band - Tour 2003Ringo and his all-star band has been a fixture on the European and USA circuit every few years during the past twenty years. This DVD marks his 2003 line-up and tour. More...Various Artists - A Decade Of Australian Hits - 80sThis DVD features some of the greatest Australian video clips of the 80’s. The 80s still provide much influence for today’s artists. More...Los Lobos - Live at the Fillmore - July 29-30, 2004The acclaimed Los Angeles band has produced this DVD beautifully. It was compiled at the time of their 30th anniversary tour, and proves to be a celebration of their long and enjoyable career to date. More...Blondie Live! The Farewell Concert 1982They were at the forefront of a punk rock explosion in the late 1970s, alongside the battle for supremacy over the strong disco era. Blondie was one of the first that we, in Australia, embraced as a rebellion to the disco scene. They had a charismatic front woman in Debbie Harry. More...Soundstage presents: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live In ConcertPerforming timeless hits both old and new in addition to unreleased and rarely heard songs, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers prove themselves to be a terrific band on the live stage. Accordingly, they continue to earn critical praise and adoration of their fans for their straight-ahead rock ‘n’ roll… More...NightmovesTelevision show Nightmoves was a late-night music show on Channel Seven. It ran from 1977 to 1984 and was hosted by Lee Simon, one of Melbourne's iconic radio announcers. More...Every Time I Die - S**t HappensEven if you only have a passing interest in Every Time I Die, ‘S**t Happens’ is worthy of a look in, if only for the genuinely laugh out loud moments rather than the music itself. More...The Slim Dusty MovieSlim seemed to be the embodiment of all things uniquely Australian, the “have a go” attitude, the rough and tender sensibility and a determined pioneer spirit, willing to do what it takes to play his music to as many people as possible. More...The Andrew Durant Memorial Concert / Stars Live At Bombay RockAndrew Durant was one of Australia’s most talented songwriters and member of 1970s Melbourne band Stars. Sadly, he died of cancer in May 1980 at age 25. In a wonderful tribute, Australia’s best rock musicians performed all his compositions in a recorded concert at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre. More...Wave Aid - The Tsunami Relief ConcertWaveaid - The DVD" is a terrific souvenir of a significant event for people who experienced the occasion in Sydney. More...John Fogerty - Comin' Down The Road: The Concert At Royal Albert HallJohn Fogerty performed a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in June 2008. It has now been released on DVD. More...Joy DivisionDocumentary featuring Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris (members of Joy Division), Tony Wilson, Annik Honoré, and others More...Moby - Go, The Very Best OfThe DVD also runs in chronological order, so you get the feeling you are watching Moby as an artist grow before your eyes. Most surprising was the track ‘That’s When I Reach For My Revolver’, which showed Moby in a very different light, a grunge rocker in a grunge rock band. More...Mojo Working: The Making Of Modern MusicThis comes from a 90s Channel Four series that traced the days of 50s and 60s legends, such as John Lennon, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Little Richard, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and Rolling Stones. More...Rush in RioRecorded before a 40,000-strong football stadium audience, this high-quality package displays the progressive Canadian power trio RUSH expertly running through a wide selection of tunes from their long history. If you are a progressive rock fan or simply a Rush fan, it is worthwhile checking out this DVD. It's one of the best valued packages you'll see all year. More...Cabin Fever‘Cabin Fever’ in no way replaces either ‘Before The Frost…’ or ‘…Until The Freeze’. But what it does do is compliment the albums with its insight into the atmosphere surrounding them, and their eventual recordings. And it is that valuable insight that makes ‘Cabin Fever’ a must for fans of either of The Black Crowes’ last couple of releases. More...Steve Miller Band: Live From Chicago (2-DVD set + CD)Steve Miller has been another of the enduring performers from the past forty years. The Steve Miller Band has sold more than 25 million copies of 21 albums. This is the band's first live performance DVD release. More...Pink Floyd London 1966-1967Pink Floyd 1966-1967 is an interesting look into the early career of one of rock's biggest bands. More...Hanson - Underneath AcousticThis DVD harks back to August 2003 when Hanson embarked on their Underneath Acoustic tour, bringing the music from their latest album, “Underneath”, up close and personal. More...Paradise Lost - The Anatomy Of MelancholyAfter an amazing album (‘In Requiem’), Paradise Lost has once again come up with something truly special with ‘The Anatomy Of Melancholy’. This is an absolute must for Paradise Lost fans both old and new. More...ControlIn Control, a stark and poetic biopic of the late Ian Curtis, lead singer of post punk legends Joy Division, the gangly front man remarks to a Belgian journalist that his music is not meant to be always beautiful. More...Notorious B.I.G. - Business Instead Of The GameWith a feature length film on the same subject scheduled for US release early next year, what better way to incite some gangster vibes with Marc Ware’s documentary version of the life and tribulations of Chris Wallace aka. The Notorious B.I.G. More...Eskimo JoeA hiccup or two in the early 2000s had their career on hold but the band has bounced back superbly in the last two years. It now culminates in the DVD, which contains a feature length documentary, many video clips, and television appearances. More...AC/DC - Family JewelsThis is what AC/DC fans all over the world have wanted - the definitive visual history of AC/DC on ‘Family Jewels’, a 2-disc DVD, which showcases the two distinct periods of their career. More...TISM - White AlbunMelbourne’s favourite wankers TISM has emerged once again from their day-job hibernation, scratched themselves, pulled on their latest outfits, and thrown themselves into yet another hectic schedule of touring and publicity. This time around, instead of just a new album and tour, they have produced a set of two DVDs as well as a ‘White Albun’ of new music. More...System Of A Down - ScreamersThe title of director Carla Garapedian's documentary, “Screamers,” refers to a resolute determination to bring genocide to light. The film follows Armenian American alt-metal band System of a Down and others as they educate people about the 1915-18 Armenian killings in Turkey, in which an estimated 1.2 million people died. More...The Clash - Rude Boy/Punk In London - 2DVD setThe Clash was a real band with an articulate front man in Joe Strummer, leaving The Clash locked in their time zone as the key band of the era. More...Yes - FragileOne could say that the “Fragile” album by Yes was one of the hottest albums in the cycle known as Progressive rock of the 1970s. This DVD-Audio is a welcome reminder of their spirited musical talent in which they blended as a cohesive unit. More...Tommy Emmanuel - Live at Her Majesty's, BallaratTommy Emmanuel fans will love this DVD as will anyone with a love for the blues, country and folk music. More...John Farnham & Tom Jones - Together in ConcertThis album showcases the rare combination that has drawn immense concert popularity over a long period of time. More...Parkway Drive - The DVDAustralia has exported plenty of successful musical acts over the years, but one of the more surprising success stories to emerge from the hardcore scene is Byron Bay act Parkway Drive. More...Hilary Duff - Learning To Fly - creating the video and the concertThe main features of the DVD are the behind the scenes of her concert and her wardrobe when these features should really be bonus features. The Complete GANGgajangThe DVD not only includes all 17 of GANGgajang’s video clips, but also background information and interviews with the band giving viewers insights into the stories behind the clips. The clips section delivers GANGgajang’s catchy Australian tunes, while providing an amusing look back at the fashions and hairstyles of the mid 1980’s and 1990s. More...Abba The MovieOverflowing with hits and music magic, ‘ABBA - The Movie’ is a great film for die-hard fans, and those wondering what all the fuss was about. Directed by Lasse Halstrom, best known for films such as ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ and ‘The Cider House Rules’, the film provides a real-life glimpse into the world mania that was ABBA. Rage Gets AnimatedABC Video has extracted archives from its Rage TV programme to form a DVD comprising 38 of its notable clips. More...Game Recognise GameThe Game emerges as a relatively positive person who is interested in charity and growing through life's hardships. More...Rockwiz Salutes The BowlThe Bowl has seen some tremendous performances over the years, including Wings, The Seekers, Neil Diamond, Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs, Daddy Cool and ABBA. More... |
Jet - La Di Da The song may be a slight departure from the band's hard rocking style, but the fast-paced romp reminds of 60s classic pop rock. It's a real attention-grabber. More...Voltaire Twins - Cabin Fever ![]() Hip Western Australian brother-sister act Voltaire Twins are one of the freshest sounds to come from that State, making catchy, electro-pop music that has seen them rise quickly in the independent scene. More...Dead Letter Circus - This Is The Warning ![]() I had high hopes for the album, especially given how impressed I was with the group’s EP. To my relief, Dead Letter Circus has well and truly delivered, stepping up to the challenge of exceeding all expectations on ‘This Is The Warning’. More...Check out the glorious new video by Miami Horror Directed by Phillip Sage, the video for Miami Horror’s new single ‘I Look To You’ is a stunning one. More...Book Review - Tattoos & Tequila: To Hell And Back With One Of Rock’s Most Notorious Frontmen Mike Sager has done an admirable job getting Neil’s story down on paper, especially given Neil’s reluctance to recount much of his past. And the contributions from former wives, Neil’s own children, family members, managers and band members adds a sense of realism to Neil’s life that otherwise might have been lacking in any real substance without a different perspective. More...The Verses album launch - The Toff In Town - August 2010 Brother & sister Jesse & Ella Hooper (formerly of Killing Heidi) have had a new band in recent times - The Verses, and they treated an exclusive gathering of family, friends and industry folk to a special performance in launching their new album ‘Seasons’. More...
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