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DVD Shows
Updated 11/01/07

This is a complete listing of all my DVD shows, including Rush.

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Artists: A-L | M-Z

Madonna

The Making Of Sex (1DVD). In 1992 Madonna pushed the envelope further by releasing a book of erotic photos which aimed to express her creative, sexual side through numerous fantasy-filled scenarios. Photos included her nude with rapper Vanilla Ice, actress Isabella Rossellini, supermodel Naomi Campbell and anyone else willing to do it. I remember the book became very hard to find rather quickly and, even now, used copies are selling for close to $100 on auction sites. This disc contains the entire SEX book and you can "browse" it page by page with your remote. However, the most interesting part of this disc is the "documentary" which brings those photos to life. There's a good hour of video footage from the various shoots depicted in the book set to annoying music. Basically, Madonna has never been more nude than she is here, both in pictures and video. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: A-/A

The Mars Volta

Live At The Lowlands Festival (1DVD). 8/29/2003. Here is an impressive performance from this adventurous hard rock band. Upon first look I felt as if I were watching a legendary performance before the first song was even over - that's the kind of presence this band has. The band were riding the wave of their first, full length album "De-Loused in the Comatorium", which combined elements of hardcore, psychedelic rock, and free jazz. If you want to see something really different, check out the Mars Volta. Be ready for an assault on your senses as the band seemingly leaves no musical stone unturned. Songs include "Drunkship Of Lanterns", "Cicatriz ESP" and more. The set runs about 45 minutes and also includes an interview with the band. If you're a fan, this is an absolute must.
Quality Rating: A

Dave Matthews Band

Live At PinkPop (1DVD) 5/28/07, Holland, Germany

8/31/00 (2DVD) Virginia Beach, VA. Here is an excellent, pro shot video from a stop in their hometown state on a very humid night. This looks like the house video feed, which features about 5 cameras doing a nice job of catching all the action w/nice fades. There are some times between songs where there isn't a video feed so there are some blank spots. However, whenever the band is playing you see it all. The sound is off the board as well. Songs include "Best Of What's Around", an excellent version of "All Along The Watchtower", "Minarets", "JTR", "Song That Jane Likes", "Jimi Thing" and more. Butch Taylor and Jamal Milner guest on keys and guitar. A must have for any DMB fan.
Quality Rating: A+

7/12/00 (2DVD) Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. Like the VA Beach show on 8/31/00 this is another show sourced from the in-house video feed. This is one of the best shows of the tour and the sound here is really nice and full (better than the VA show above, which isn't bad at all). Songs include the opener "Warehouse", "Drive In Drive Out", "Crash Into Me", "Stay", new songs "Grey Street", "Sweet Up And Down", and also "All Along The Watchtower" plus more. Highly recommended.
Quality Rating: A+

Crashing The Quarter (1DVD). 12/21/96, French Quarter, New Orleans. This was an MTV special featuring the band live in New Orleans. Live footage is mixed with band interview footage. Songs include "Tripping Billies", "What Would You Say", "Crash", "So Much To Say" and more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Paul McCartney  (see also The Beatles)

St. Petersburg '04 (1DVD). St. Petersburg, Russia. 2003. Here's a nice proshot, featured in it's entirety here. This show did wind up being officially released in 2005 as a bonus on his "Red Square" DVD. However, that version is incomplete. Songs include "Jet", "Got to Get You Into My Life", "Flaming Pie", "Let Me Roll It", "Drive My Car", "Penny Lane" and even the rare "Helter Skelter", which I believe is his first ever live performance of the song. Artwork
Quality Rating: Video A+ ; Audio A

Glastonbury '04 (1DVD). 6/24/04. Glastonbury Fest, England. Here is a high definition broadcast with excellent quality...the only downside, it's not the complete show. You get about the last hour of the show, which picks up with "Drive My Car". The performance is great, but since it's the end of the show, you get alot of the standard songs such as "Hey Jude", "Get Back", "Let It Be". If you're a diehard McCartney fan, you'll want this. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Madrid '04 (1PAL DVD). 5/30/04, Madrid, Spain. Here is a superb proshot that could almost be mistaken for an official release. The video quality is as good as it gets and the audio is not far behind. Paul's in good voice and the band is rockin through a very Beatles-heavy setlist'. Songs include "Jet", "Let Me Roll It", "All My Loving", "Band On The Run", plus the rarely (if ever) performed Beatle tunes "I Got A Feeling", "Helter Skelter", "You Won't See Me" and "For No One". Paul also pays tribute to his former Beatles by singing a song for John, covers "All Things Must Pass" for George and teases with a few verses of Ringo's "Yellow Submarine". Full-show. If you're a McCartney fan or just want to see a recent show of his, this is the one to get. Also of note: about halfway though it seems there's a "pause" in the original source which causes a blackout for around a minute or so and then the show resumes. Hey, they don't call them bootlegs for nothing. Also available, a 2DVD NTSC version of the show (a little darker than the PAL version). Artwork
Quality Rating: Video: A+ ; Audio: A (slight board hum)

Unplugged (1DVD). Limohouse Studios, Wembley, London. 1/25/91. The reason McCartney embarked on a more intimate tour in early '91 was due to the hiring of his new drummer, Blair Cunningham. McCartney had intended on taking the year off but after hiring Cunningham in late 1990, didn't feel like having him wait around a year while the band went on hiatus. Instead of launching a full scale "rock show", McCartney decided to tour around venues he hadn't played a while and do more intimate shows. This is sourced from a Japanese broadcast and quality is superb all around, the best I've seen since the actual broadcast itself. The catalog of some artists can suffer when stripped down to mainly acoustical instruments. Since McCartney is such a phenomenal songwriter, his songs only get more revealing when performed in this setting. Songs include "We Can Work It Out", "Blackbird", "Here There And Everywhere", "Everyday" and much more. There is also a bonus section on this DVD not to be overlooked. Here you'll find many videos from Wings and solo McCartney through the early 80's including "Band On The Run", "Listen To What The Man Said (Live)", "Take It Away", "No More Lonely Nights" and more. The quality on the videos is very good to excellent. Alot of care went into this DVD. Fans will enjoy for sure. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A/A+

Video Collection, Vol 3 (1983-1989) (1DVD). Here's a nice collection of videos including "Take It Away", "So Bad", the rare "Spies Like Us", "Press To Play", "Figure Of Eight", "My Brave Face" and many more. Quality is very good throughout. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

The Video Collection 1979-82 (1DVD). Here is a collection of videos from McCartney's late Wings/early solo era in the 80's. Some of it is pulled directly from other videos in circulation. For example, all the stuff from "Back To The Egg" is already available on the DVD of the same name below. That's a shame because I was hoping for improved quality, but overall, still not bad and definitely watchable. Other videos include "Coming Up", "Tug Of War", "Take It Away", "Ebony And Ivory" (2 versions) and some more. Unlike some recent video collections that I've seen, this footage is not taken from a recent VH1 Classic broadcast, instead coming right from the original MTV premieres. Artwork
Quality Rating: B+/A-

Back To The Egg (1DVD). 1978/79. If you're a fan of McCartney and his album "Back To The Egg" you'll definitely want this one. Here you get all the rarely seen videos from that album. Picture quality is pretty good, and the audio track is taken from a higher quality source. Highlights here are "Goodnight Tonight", which was recorded around this time but not included on the album, "Getting Closer", "Spin It On" and "Arrow Through Me", one of the forgotten McCartney classics. If that's not enough you also get the extremely rare "Rockestra" documentary which takes you behind the scenes for the making of that tune. Another bonus here is the video for "Wonderful Christmas Time".
Quality Rating: Video B+ ; Audio: A

Rockshow (1DVD). The Kingdome, Seattle, WA, 1976. Here's a great transfer from the classic Wings show. The video is still a bit dark but the sound is nice and full. Songs include "Jet", "Medicine Jar", "Maybe I'm Amazed", "Live And Let Die" and more.
Quality Rating: A

John Mellencamp

Live At Walter Reed Army Medical Center (1DVD). 4/27/07, HDNET bcast, 1DVD, A+, Art

Video Collection (1DVD). Here's a collection of music videos you've probably seen a thousand times over if you grew up with Mellencamp on television during the 80's. He has a ton of videos and not all of them are here. I suspect one day we'll get an official, more comprehensive video collection, but this will do for now. Overall, the picture and sound quality range from very good to excellent and include "Ain't Even Done With The Night", "Hurt So Good", "Paper In Fire", "Check It Out" and more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A-/A

ABC In Concert (1DVD). Deer Creek Amphitheatre, Indiana, 7/4/92. Here's a July 4th show from America's own. Arguably, this is the last of the "classic" Mellencamp as he tours in support of his "Whenever We Wanted" album. The setlist is chock full of hits and his band is tight, especially drummer Kenny Aronoff, who is bristling with energy. Songs include "Love And Happiness", "Paper In Fire", "Jack And Diane", "Rain On The Scarecrow", "Hurts So Good", "Authority Song" and more. Taken from a broadcast, the video quality is excellent, while the audio could use a stronger, more clearer mix.
Quality Rating: A-

Men At Work

US Festival, 5/28/83, Devore, CA. Here's a nice show from their appearance at the second US Festival. Their set was the second to last of the first day (the Clash closed the show). This marks one of the last appearances of the original lineup. Soon after the Cargo tour ended, drummer Jerry Speiser and bassist John Rees would split. The remaining men went on to record the band's final studio album, "Two Hearts", which tanked. Songs here include "I Can See It In Your Eyes", "The Entertainer", "The Longest Night", "Blue For You", "Helpless Automation", "Who Can It Be Now" and more. Artwork
Quality Rating: A-

Live At Berkley (1DVD). 1983, Berkeley, CA. This concert was originally broadcast on HBO, officially released on video and then quickly went out of print. This transfer is from a freshly opened VHS copy so the quality is about as good as it gets. The picture has lots of color and clarity, not to mention excellent sound as well. This is the classic lineup at their peak delivering an excellent show. Colin Hay repeatedly (and mistakenly) refers to the venue as "San Francisco" (and even make a gay reference to a couple guys in the front row) before the audience finally reminds him they are in Berkley. All the great songs are included here such as "Overkill", "High Wire", "It's A Mistake", "Be Good Johnny", "Underground", "Blue For You" and more. This is a must for all Men At Work fans. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Rockpalast (1DVD). 12/2/82. Hamburg, Germany. Here's a broadcast with very good picture and sound quality, although as with most Rockpalast shows, it does appear a bit dark. The band here performs songs from their debut as well as "Cargo", which wouldn't be released until the following year. If you're looking for a great Men At Work show, I wouldn't recommend this one, however. While it is good, the Berkeley show is much better in terms of performance and also picture/sound quality. That one is more colorful, brighter and the band's wacky personalities really shine there. They perform more songs from the debut here that you won't find on Berkeley, including "Catch A Star", "Touching The Untouchables", "People Just Love To Play With Words", "I Can See It In Your Eyes" and more. This is more for diehards.
Quality Rating: A-

Men Without Hats

Videos + Live (1DVD). This disc contains many of the band's videos, live performances and some interviews. The video quality on the videos is pretty good and taken right from broadcast TV. The good news for fans - the audio on the videos has been re-synched to a higher source so sound quality is high. Videos include "Safety Dance", "I Like", "Where Do The Boys Go?", "Pop Goes The World", "In The 21st Century" and more. The real treat here is the live portion from Montreal 1985. It has a timecode (not a distraction) and the proshot video is of excellent quality. Live songs include "Jenny Wore Black", "I Like", "I Got The Message", "I Like". "Safety Dance", "Editions Of You" and more. There's also "Pop Goes The World" from Solid Gold and Top Of The Pops and various interviews with singer Ivan from 83-91. The quality on these latter clips aren't as good as the videos and live material but still watchable. Basically, this is the holy grail for any serious fan of the band.
Quality Rating: Video B+/A ; Audio B/A+

Metallica

Escape From Seoul (2 DVD). Olympic Main Stadium, Seoul, Korea. 8/15/06. Silver Stallion Productions. Here's a fantastic HD broadcast from the band in Korea. It's good to see a nice balance of songs from their earlier period thrown in with the better songs from their shakier later albums including "Fuel", "Frantic", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Orion", "Master Of Puppets". There's even room for 2 new songs. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Rock Am Ring (1DVD). 6/3/06, Nurburgring, Germany. Here the band celebrates the 20th Anniversary of their landmark "Master Of Puppets" album by playing it live from start to finish ("Battery" to "Damage, Inc."). This is great because most of my favorite Metallica songs are not only on this album, but rarely played live including "Disposable Heroes" and "Orion", which is amazing here. It was an interview with Geddy Lee of Rush that led me to Metallica in 1986. He mentioned being a fan of "Puppets", so I gave it a listen and was hooked every since. I don't care for much after their "Justice" album so anything that harkens back to their earlier period is fine by me. Other songs include "Creeping Death", "Fuel", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Fade To Black", "One", "Seek And Destroy" and more. This is sourced from an excellent satellite broadcast. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Rock In Rio, Lisboa (1DVD). 4/6/04, Lisbson, Portugal. The band is on fire in this 2 hour plus performance, which appears to be sourced from a broadcast. Quality is excellent all around. Songs include "Harvester Of Sorrow", "Fuel", "Leper Messiah", "Frantic", "St,. Anger", "Hit The Lights" and more. Fans will likey. Artwork | Video Preview.
Quality Rating: Video A+ ; Audio A

Nassau '04 (2DVD). 4/20/04. Nassau, NY. This is a 2cam mix with board sound. The audio is rough, yet punchy so it's fairly enjoyable. There are a couple of spots where the audio returns to the camcorder source but most is board. Songs include "St. Anger" and much more.
Quality Rating: Video A ; Audio A-

Rockpalast 2003 (1DVD). 6/8/03, Nuerburgring-Eifel, Germany. This show is part of a festival called "Rock AM Ring". Here is one excellent broadcast from the "St. Anger" tour. The video quality is great and sound is excellent. Performance is pumped and among the best I've seen from them. I haven't really paid much attention to them since the Black Album, so that makes this show all the better as all songs (save two from St. Anger) are from pre-"black album" days. It's mostly a classic metal assault. This is the first time I've seen new bassist Robert Trujillo and he fits in very well...very aggressive style. Songs include "No Remorse", "Creeping Death", "Master Of Puppets", "Battery", "Blackened", "One", "Seek And Destroy", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Enter Sandman" and more. A must for fans. Artwork
Quality Rating: Video: A ; Audio: A+

Woodstock '99 (1DVD). 7/23/99, Rome, NY. Here the band perform late one night in the early stages of Woodstock '99. They put on a great, energetic show beginning with the hilarious cover of "So What".
Quality Rating: A

Holland '92 (2DVD). 12/7/92. Den Bosch, Holland. Here's an amazing proshot from the "Black Album" tour. The audio and sound are perfect. The show opens with a blistering "Enter Sandman" then a launch into "Creeping Death". Other songs include "Welcome Home", "Last Caress", "Master Of Puppets", "Seek And Destroy", "Am I Evil", "Breadfan", "Sad But True", "Wherever I May Roam", "Damage, Inc." and more. If you're fan, you'll really love this one! Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Harvester Of Hartford (1DVD). 3/17/89. Hartford, Connecticut. Here is an audience recording from the "Justice" tour (in my opinion, the last of the classic tours). You won't want to crank this too loudly as the sound is all highs and no lows. However, it does have a very nice amount of clarity. The best thing about this boot is the video. Not only is it very clear, the taper does an excellent job of staying focused on the action. The setlist is chock full of classic goodness, including "Blackened", "For Whom The Bell Tolls", "Seek And Destroy", "Creeping Death", "Battery", "Last Caress", "Am I Evil?", "Breadfan", "Harvester Of Sorrow", "Master Of Puppets" and more.
Quality Rating: Video A+ ; Audio B+

George Michael

Unplugged (1DVD). 1996. Here's a rare unplugged performance from Michael on MTV's Unplugged show. I'm surprised this show was never officially released as he turns in a fine performance. Songs include "Fastlove", "Father Figure", "Freedom 90", "Everything She Wants" and more. This is sourced from the original broadcast but while the video is pretty good, the audio could use a bit more depth and clarity - it already has nice deep bass. If anyone has a pristine version of this show, let me know. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: Video A- ; Audio A+

Midnight Oil

10/10/96, The Metro, Chicago, IL (1DVD).

Mike & The Mechanics (see also Genesis, Squeeze)

The Video Collection (1DVD). Review Coming Soon! Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating:

Steve Miller Band

Something Will Happen (1DVD). Loreley, Germany1983. Rockpalst. Here is a broadcast of Miller on his "Abracadabra" tour. The stageshow is a bit elaborate and he mixes the hits in with some lesser known songs. Songs include "The Joker", "Macho City", "Rock N' Me", "Abracadabra", "Living In The USA" and more. Artwork
Quality Rating: A-

Pine Knob '82 (1DVD). Clarkston, MI. 9/25/82. Here's Steve from his "Abracadabra" tour. The video is proshot and this upgraded version is taken from an out of print laserdisc. The audio/video is great. The band is rocking here and songs include "Fly Like An Eagle", "Living In The USA", "Jungle Love", "The Joke" and more. If you're looking for a really good show, this is it. The one from Rockpalast is also good, but more of a production while this show is stripped down and to the point. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Mr. Mister

Spring Break 1986 (1DVD). Here is a very rare show that I pulled from my own archives (and there will be more). It's an MTV concert which features their entire 41 minute set, surprisingly without any commercial interruption. While the band does play pretty well, it wreaks of eighties. Keyboardist Steve George doesn't help much with the poofy hairdo, dark sports jacket w/white shirt, oh, and keyboard parts that now stick out like a hooker in church. Pat Mastelotto (now of King Crimson) shows off some good chops on the drums and Richard Page, while not the best at working a crowd, certainly can sing. Both picture and sound are right about excellent. Overall, this isn't the greatest performance but it's a good trip back to the summer of 1986. Where were you? Songs include "Black/White", "Something Real", "Is It Love", "Into My Own Hands", "Welcome To The Real World" and the other two you know they played. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

The Monsters Of Rock

Monsters Of Rock (1DVD) 1988. Okay, when I traded for this I thought it included performances from the 1988 event. Instead, this is about 45 mins of interviews and performance clips. There's interviews with Van Halen, Metallica, Scorpions, Kingdom Clone and Dokken. I'd only recommended this for bigtime fans of these bands, but really, there's not much to see here. I am looking for a nice collection of performances from this event.
Quality Rating: A

The Moody Blues

London '84 (1DVD). 11/29/84. Wembley Arena, London, England. Broadcast. This UK tour was done entirely for charity: for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Songs include "Tuesday Afternoon", "The Voice", "Question", "Talking Out Of Turn" and more. Plus, bonus lip-sync performances from Solid Gold ("In Your Wildest Dreams"), an unlikely appearance on The Howard Stern Show and more. Total time approx 90min. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A-

Motown

Motown 25: Yesterday Today And Forever (2DVD). 1983. I believe this is sourced from an out of print VHS that commemorated this great television special from 1983. If you love Motown, this is the DVD you. Yeah, some of the bits and introductions between songs are hammy but the music is great, including the debut of Michael Jackson's moonwalk during his much talked about version of "Billy Jean". I remember seeing this back in the day and watching Michael Jackson's status being elevated even further as a result of his memorable performance here. There's also great sets by Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops/Temptations, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and the late Marvin Gaye. Very nice to have all these legendary Motown performers in one place delivering the goods. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia (1DVD). Weber State University. Ogden, Utah. 10/12/82. Here's a rare HBO broadcast of Olivia in her prime, performing in a state that banned her "Physical" single due to "suggestive lyrics"! The performance here doesn't leave much to be desired as she was never known for her choreography, but Olivia undoubtedly looks great and is in fine voice. If you're looking to hear a wide variety of songs from throughout her career, this is for you. Everything from the drippy, country fried 70's hits are here to the fluffy pop of Grease and Xanax-du. At one point in the show, Olivia talks to the crowd in a phony southern drawl. It's really oddball to hear an Australian doing a country accent in the middle of Utah! There's some other highlights such as "A Little More Love", "Physical" and other solo tunes. This is an new, low-gen version of the show I've come across. The picture is the best I've seen and the audio is very nice. 78min.
Quality Rating: Video A- ; Audio A

The Making Of Xanadu (1DVD). This disc compiles promotional features supporting the movie Xanadu. There's the "Xanadu Midnight Special" w/Wolfman Jack, a "Making Of" television special featuring interviews with Olivia, Jeff Lynn and Gene Kelly (this is his final movie appearance). Lastly, there's a video for "Suddenly", the duet between Olivia and Cliff Richard which has enough syrup to make a stack of pancakes jealous. There's also a very nice photo gallery here with loads of pictures set to music from the film. Fans of the film will enjoy.
Quality Rating: B+/A

Stevie Nicks

Us Festival (1DVD). 5/30/83, Devore, CA. Here is Stevie's set on the closing night of the '83 Us Festival. Her performance was second to last (Bowie closed the event). Nicks performs "Stand Back" from the yet to be released "Wild Heart" album. During this period, Nicks was still reeling from the loss of her friend Robin Anderson, who passed away in late 1982. Robin was Stevie's friend of 15 years and died of leukemia while pregnant. Robin's death devastated Stevie and she wound up not only taking care of Robin's child but married her husband, Kim Anderson, too. They got married for the wrong reasons and it ended in divorce three months later. This all lead to substance abuse problems for Nicks and it's pretty clear she's a bit messed up in this performance. Other songs include "Gold Dust Woman", "Dreams", the Petty tune "I Need To Know", "Leather And Lace", "Edge Of Seventeen", "Rhiannon" and more. Artwork | Video Preview (preview doesn't do the actual quality of this DVD justice).
Quality Rating: Video A- ; Audio B+

Night Ranger   (see also Damn Yankees)

7 Wishes Tour (1DVD). Irvine, CA, 1985. This is sourced from an out of print VHS (which should stay that way). I used to think Jack Blades was a cool guy back in the 80's. Now, looking back, he and the rest of the band appear to be such dorks! Check out the opening sequence here as the band climbs out of a genie's bottle (get it? seven wishes?) then ham and cheese it up on stage in front of the crowd. Overall, a disappointment. The quality is pretty good all around.
Quality Rating: A-

Nine Inch Nails

Woodstock '94 (1DVD). Upstate NY. Nobody embraced the mud at this festival like Nine Inch Nails. The band came onstage covered in mud from head to toe and delivered a blistering performance. Songs include "Terrible Lie", "Closer", "Head Like A Hole", "Down In It" and more. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Oasis

Santiago '98 (1DVD). Santiago, Chile, 1998. Here's a broadcast from the band only 4 years into their career touring to promote their "Be Here Now" album. The picture quality is very good and the sound is top notch.
Quality Rating: Video A ; Audio A+

Ben Orr (also see The Cars)

An Evening With The Ben Orr Band (1DVD). Boston, MA, 7/19/97. Here is a proshot of Ben with his band performing for an outdoor, local radio station sponsored concert event. Too bad the quality isn't better because it would make this show much more tolerable. Fans of Ben will sit through it, but those causal fans will find the audio/video just a tad too weak. Songs include "Just What I Needed", "Home Tonight" and more.
Quality Rating: Video B- ; Audio B

WBOS Music Festival (1DVD). Boston, MA, 2/2/95. Here is an audience video of Ben w/band performing in what looks like a train station, hard to say. It's a small gathering and most songs are given an acoustical treatment (probably due to house rules). Even though it's audience shot, the quality is amazingly good. The video captures all the action and the sound is decent enough. Fans of Ben will love this, others will say "you're kidding, right?". Songs include "Too Hot To Stop", "Candy-O", "Just What I Needed", "Let's Go", "Stay The Night", "Bye Bye Love" and more.
Quality Rating: B+

Ozzy Osbourne (also see Black Sabbath)

Live In Philadelphia (1DVD). 6/2/89, Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, PA. Here's a proshot from what appears to be a warm up show that preceded the "No Rest For The Wicked" tour. Actually, this is sourced from a King Biscuit Pay Per View broadcast. This was the first tour and possibly among the first shows with guitarist Zakk Wylde. Wylde channels the energy of the late Randy Rhodes without being a blatant ripoff. That's probably why he remains with Ozzy to this day. Rounding out Ozzy's lineup - Geezer Butler is on bass, Randy Castillo is in drums. Overall the performance and quality are excellent. Ozzy fans will love it. Songs include "Shot In The Dark", "I Don't Know", "Cray Train", "War Pigs", "Miracle Man", "Suicide Solutions" and more. As a bonus, there's videos for "Crazy Train" (Live Randy Rhodes Tribute), "Miracle Man", "Crazy Babies", "Close My Eyes Forever" (yikes with Lita Ford) and "Breaking All The Rules". Quality on the videos is A+. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Speak Of The Devil (1DVD). 1982. This show was originally released on VHS in Japan and then went quickly out of print. This DVD is sourced from an out of print Brazilian release and the quality is excellent (better than I expected). After Ozzy lost Randy Rhodes in a tragic plane accident not more than 6 months earlier, plans were scrapped for a live album to document their "Diary Of A Madman" tour. Instead Ozzy did a pair of shows at the Ritz Club in NYC with former Night Ranger guitarist, Brad Gillis, and intentionally stuck to Black Sabbath tunes. Gillis' role of filling Tommy Iommi's shoes went well and he more than held his own with the material. The Ritz shows were released as the official CD "Speak Of The Devil". However, this DVD documents the tour that followed, which showcased mainly Ozzy solo material and Gillis stepping into the shoes of the late Randy Rhodes. Surprisingly, Gillis does an excellent job, but still no comparison to Rhodes, who channeled a whole new dynamic...almost like trying to replace Hendrix on guitar. What's comforting to know is the rest of the band, Tommy Aldridge (drums) and Rudy Sarzo (bass) continue to provide the best rhythm section Ozzy's ever had. Speak of the devil, Ozzy is in top form here so his performance doesn't hamper things (as it would later). Overall it's an excellent, yet bittersweet, performance. It's like a family reunion without your favorite uncle. Songs include "I Don't Know", "Suicide Solution", "Crazy Train", "Iron Man" and more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Randy Rhodes: Six String God (1DVD). After leaving Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne went solo and released a landmark album "Blizzard Of Oz". One of the reasons for his success was guitarist Randy Rhodes. Not only did Randy produce and co-write, he was among the first ever classically trained metal guitarists. This meant he brought a fresh sound to the metal scene and enabled Ozzy to sing "out of the box" and find a new range for his limited vocal ability. Randy Rhodes was an inspiration not only to Ozzy but to any guitar player who followed him. This DVD features an MTV news segment on Randy, a 8mm performance w/dubbed audio from The Palladium 1981 and some low quality video of Randy with Quiet Riot (that's right, he was their guitarist in 1979). The best thing here is his appearance on "After Hours" (4/28/81 Rochester, NY), a public access show. What you see here is Ozzy in great form along with Randy and the band performing such classic tunes as "Crazy Train", "Mr. Crowley", "Suicide Solution" and more. The set is pretty short (about 25 mins) but the footage is classic and a must for all Ozzy/Randy fans. There's an informative interview with Ozzy as well and it's amazing to see how coherent he was in 1981! After Randy's untimely death less than a year later (plane crash), Ozzy tumbled into a drug fueled depression and was never quite the same again. Video Preview
Quality Rating: Video C/A ; Audio B/B+

Outkast

Live In Berlin (1DVD). 1/30/01, Berlin, Germany. Outkast are probably the most innovative hip-hop act and it's good to see people finally taking notice. Here is a German broadcast from their "Stankonia" tour featuring great video and sound, fans will enjoy! Songs include "So Fresh, So Clean", "Ms. Jackson", "B.O.B" and more.
Quality Rating: A

Oysterhead   (see also Primus, The Police and Phish)

Reverb (1VCD) . This is an episode of the HBO live music showcase "Reverb". In this episode Oysterhead share the bill with another band (whose name slips my mind) and you see about 25 minutes of each band, maybe a tad more Oysterhead, which is good. The quality here is excellent in both picture and sound. It's rare to see this lineup so if you're a fan of this group, I'd check this out. Oysterhead are Les Claypool (Primus), Stewart Copeland (The Police) and Trey Anastasio (Phish). Looking for an upgrade on DVD.
Quality Rating: A+

Page & Plant    (see also Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes & Jimmy Page, The Firm)

Eternal Burning (3DVD). Here are two complete Page/Plant proshot shows from 5/1/95 (Milwaukee, WI) and 10/3/95 (Irvine Meadows, CA). As a bonus there's footage from 4/1/95 (Detroit, MI). The quality throughout is simply outstanding and is a must for all fans of this lineup. The band behind Page and Plant really shine here and, in my opinion, are the reason these shows are so great. Plant's voice isn't what it used to be and there are many times you'll cringe. Page isn't always so sharp either and his playing just doesn't seem as inspired as the Zeppelin days. On the other hand, Charlie Jones, who started playing with Plant during his "Now and Zen" tour, is solid on bass. Drummer Michael Lee dazzles behind the drumkit and former Cure guitarist Porl Thompson turns in some stellar guitar playing. These shows don't only feature Zeppelin tunes. They dust off "Calling To You" from Plant's "Fate Of Nations", "Shake My Tree" from "Coverdale/Page" and even do a cover of the Cure's "Lullaby". Zep tunes include "Bring It On Home", "Ramble On", "Nobody's Fault But Mine", "The Song Remains The Same", "Four Sticks", "Kashmir" and more. Artwork 1, 2 | Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Alan Parsons Project

Live In Madrid 2004 (1DVD). Spain, 5/14/04. Madrid 2004 (1DVD) 5/14/04, Plaze Mayor, Madrid, Spain. Songs include "Don't Answer Me", "Breakdown/The Raven", "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You", "Prime Time", "Sirius/Eye In The Sky", "Games People Play", "Time", "Psychobabble" and more. Appox 80min. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

World Liberty Concert (1DVD). Holland, 5/8/95. When I traded for this I mistakenly thought it was an Alan Parsons concert (which are hard to come by). Instead, this was a concert event which commemorated the 50th anniversary of VE-Day, the liberation of Europe. The idea for the WLC was conceived by 25 year old Dutchman Arno Geul, who at an early stage, decided Alan Parsons was the perfect Musical Director for the show. Apart from performances of the Alan Parsons Band (with Chris Thompson and Mick Mullins on vocals), Candy Dulfer, Art Garfunkel, UB40 and many others (including an 80 piece orchestra and a local choir), the show consists of military parades, airshows and a narration by Walter Cronkite, the legendary war correspondent and news anchorman. The Alan Parsons Band performed a number of older tunes (Sirius/Breakaway, Old and Wise, The Gold Bug, Sirius/Eye in the Sky) plus some new material commissioned for the show and also accompanied Dulfer, Joe Cocker and Art Garfunkel on their segments. The show was televised live in 40 countries, was attended by approximately 85.000 people and is about two hours long. The problem is, unless you are really into what this show is all about, get out a pillow. With no disrespect to veterans intended, this is the most boring video I own.
Quality Rating: A

Santiago '95 (1DVD). Santiago, Chile. 1995. With Alan Parsons having no official live releases, this is a true find. Here is a rare broadcast from Chili television. The band is rounded out with expert studio musicians who, while not much to look at it, weave amazing textures through each song. The main drawback here are the vocals. Since this band has featured rotating lead singers over the years (none of them are here), the vocals suffer because the vocalists don't really come close to capturing the essence of the original singers. "Sirius/Eye In The Sky", "Games People Play", "Time", "Prime Time", "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" and more. This is a new low gen source. My previous copy was in widescreen and the quality was not too great. The upgrade is full screen and the audio is excellent. Artwork
Quality Rating: Video A- ; Audio A+

Live Project (1DVD). Here is a mix of promotional clips and live performances from all over their career. Clips include "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You", "Don't Answer Me", "Prime Time", "Eye In The Sky", "Games People Play" and more. The entire Santiago '95 show is here and the quality is the same as the show I have above. There's also clips from the "World Liberty Concert" and "Madrid 2004". Overall, the quality ranges from okay to excellent. Generally, the quality is very good. Any fan of the band would be interested in this for sure as any Alan Parsons video is rare these days. Artwork
Quality Rating: B/A

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Live From Gatorville (1DVD). Gainesville, Florida. 9/21/06. Great hometown show from Petty sourced from a satellite broadcast. The quality is top notch and the performances are great, including a guest vocal from Stevie Nicks on "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" and "Don't Come Around Here No More". Other songs include "Mary Jane's Last Dance", "Free Fallin'", "Handle With Care", "It's Good To Be King", "Listen To Her Heart" and more. A must for all Petty fans. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Pack Up The Plantation Live! (1DVD). Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 1985. This is Petty and the gang in their prime delivering on all levels. It's sourced from the out of print VHS companion to the CD of the same name. The great thing about this video is it includes a few songs not on the CD including "Spike", "Don't Come Around Here No More", "You Got Lucky", "Don't Do Me Like That", "I Need To Know" and more. This is classic stuff and any Petty fan needs this in their collection, no doubt.
Quality Rating: A+

Germany '82 (1DVD). 12/18/82, Westfalenhalle - Dortmund, Germany. Here is a broadcast from a show on Petty's "Long After Dark" tour. This only runs about a half hour and songs include "Refugee", "You Got Lucky", "The Waiting", "Change Of Heart" and more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Pink Floyd (see also David Gilmour)

Ultimate Edition (2DVD). Knebworth, England, 6/30/90. Review Coming Soon!
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Pulse (1DVD) 1995, Earls Court, London. Here is an excellent transfer from the out of print laserdisc to DVD of this great show. I've been hearing this show will be officially released but there's never been anything definite. So far, this is the best looking and sounding version of the show I've seen. The audio is in Dolby Digital and the picture is very clear and not fuzzy like the VHS transfers. Check out Gilmour's screaming slide guitar on the mind-bending "One Of These Days". As an added treat, the band perform the entire "Dark Side Of The Moon Album". This title is slated for an official 2DVD release in the U.S. on 6/27/06.
Quality Rating: A+

The Delicate Sound Of Thunder (1DVD) Here is an excellent transfer from the out of print laserdisc to DVD of this great show from the "Momentary Lapse" tour. One highlight here is the inclusion of "One Slip", which didn't make the live album. Also included is a great version of "On The Turning Away" much more. Artwork | Video Preview.
Quality Rating: A+

A Venezia (1DVD) 7/15/89, Venice, Italy. You want the good news or bad news first? Okay, the good news...the picture quality on this 3rd Harvest release is great, very clear broadcast from this tour. The downside - the audio, while bright and clear, is very flat. This is best played at a lower volume and probably not something you'll want to crank, which is a shame, especially since the official "Delicate Sound Of Thunder" video is out of print. This also includes some extras such as Italian TV promos. Songs include "Dogs Of War", "Run Like Hell", "On The Turning Away" and more.
Quality Rating: Video: A ; Audio A-

The Hangar Rehearsals (1DVD). Toronto, Canada. 8/7/87. Here is proshot footage of the band rehearsing for their "Momentary Lapse" tour. The picture quality is high gen and the sound okay and I would say it's for diehards only. For those looking to crank and enjoy some live Floyd, check out "Pulse" or "Delicate Sound Of Thunder". Songs here include "Another Brick", "Comfortably Numb" and more.
Quality Rating: B

The Wall Performed Live (1DVD). 8/9/80, Earl's Court, London, England. Here is a pretty decent, rare proshot show from The Wall tour. The show itself is quite an elaborate production and hopefully it will be officially released one day. The picture quality is a few generations down the line, but still enjoyable to watch. The audio, while compressed more towards the middle ranges is also pretty good. If you're a fan of this era then you'll probably want to check it out.  Video Preview
Quality Rating: Video B+ ; Audio A-

Placebo

Rock AM Ring (1DVD). 6/7/03. Germany. A good friend of mine suggested I give Placebo a listen since I liked Rush. I listened and did hear some similarities, especially in the high-pitched vocal delivery of Brian Molko. One review I read of their debut album said it was like a mixture of Smashing Pumpkins and Rush. I would agree they sound like an "alternative Rush" to some extent. Here's the band in support of their album "Sleeping With Ghosts". Songs include "Plasticine", "Every Me Every You", "The Bitter End", "Special K", "Taste In Men", "Pure Morning". The video here is very good, however, the sound is lacking in some highs. Since they have an official DVD from this tour ("Soulmates Never Die") I'd only have to recommend this to major fans.
Quality Rating: Video A ; Audio A-

Robert Plant   (see also Page/Plant, Led Zeppelin)

Los Angeles '02 (1DVD). 9/12/02, Los Angeles, CA. Here's an audience cam from the "Dreamland" tour. Not a favorite album or tour of mine by Plant so I'll keep it short. If you're a diehard Plant fan, you'll want this. Otherwise, we have a consolation prize at the door. The filmer must be in a balcony on the left side of the stage. There's occasional blackouts, zooms and generally some awkward full shots of the stage. Songs include "Four Sticks", "Calling To You", "Tall Cool One" and more.
Quality Rating: Video: A+ ; Audio: A-

Promos & B-Sides (1DVD). If you take away the Led Zeppelin days from Robert Plant he still has enough solid solo material to hold his own against most any other male artist. This DVD chronicles Plant's many music videos (mostly sourced from VH1 Classic) beginning with "Burning Down One Side", the only clip from his debut solo album "Pictures At Eleven". Also included are videos for "Big Log", "In The Mood", "Little By Little", "Tall Cool One", "Ship Of Fools", Knebworth versions of "Nirvana", "Tye Dye On The Highway" and even a few videos from "Fate Of Nations" including "29 Palms", "Calling To You", "I Believe" and "If I Were A Carpenter". As a bonus, this DVD includes an audio only portion filled with various B-sides and assorted tracks that did not make his studio albums, including some pre-Zeppelin tunes from a band he fronted called "Listen". Their performance of "You Better Run" from way back in 1966 is an interesting find as it's the same song Pat Benatar had a hit with in 1980. I'm not sure if Listen's version is the original version but I had no idea Plant ever sang that song. There's many leftovers from "Fate Of Nations" and some soundtrack tunes as well including "Philadelphia Baby" from the Porky's Revenge soundtrack. Most tracks are forgettable but a nice collection for diehard Plant fans nonetheless. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A/A+

Belfast '88 (1DVD). 9/23/88. Belfast, Ireland. Here is a broadcast from Plant's "Now And Zen" tour. Also mixed in are interviews. The video is pretty good but the audio comes across rather flat, which is a shame. I'm still looking for an all around excellent proshot from Plant (Now and Zen or earlier era). Songs include "Helen Of Troy", "Heaven Knows", "Tall Cool One", "Black Country Woman", "Misty Mountain Hop" and more.
Quality Rating: B+

The Police   (see also Sting, Animal Logic, Oysterhead)

MSG '07 (1DVD). Madison Square Garden, NYC, 8/1/07, 2cam aud w/DAT aud, nice, 1DVD

7/29/07, Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 2nd night, complete show, tripod shot, 1DVD, A

Tampa '07 (1DVD). Tampa, FL, 7/11/07, 2cam aud w/DAT aud, many screenshots, 2DVD

Live Earth (1DVD). 7/7/07, Giant's Stadium, New York, 25min, A+

Rehearsal and Press Conference (1DVD). 2/12/07. Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles, CA. I'm not sure which came first, Sting's decision to reform The Police or Andy Summer's social security check...but who cares. At least Sting woke up from his solo stupor. C'mon his last solo album featured ancient music played on a fucking lute! I'd say he was done with new ideas. This DVD showcases the televised press conference and rehearsal for their 2007 reunion tour. The interview, scattered in between performances, featured many of the questions you'd expect and already know answers to. Yes, they're touring and no word on new material. When it comes to the performances, only Sting knew what they would play. Andy played guitar like he was recently unfrozen so I hope that gets better for the upcoming tour....then again, he is 65 years old! Songs here include the inevitable "Roxanne", "Message In A Bottle", "Voices In My Head/When The World Is Running Down" and "I Can't Stop Losing You". 45min. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Outlandos to Synchronicities (1DVD). 1995. This now out of print live compilation video was a companion to the 2CD Live set which was released around this time. This could easily be overlooked as a "greatest hits live" compilation but it turns out to be more of a greatest performances collection. Simply stated, if you're a Police fan you should not pass this one up. The live performances captured here are nothing short of brilliant and mixed with interesting band interviews and other candid footage, including a hilarious "rumble" between Sting and Summers. The footage here almost comes across as a "best of the boots" with songs from Hatfield '79, Gateshead '82, Atlanta '83 and more rare footage, such as Miami '79, London '79 and more. For example, watching the band perform "Driven To Tears" in Frejus, 1980 is nothing short of amazing as is "Can't Stand Losing You" from Miami '79. Even the tired "Roxanne" comes alive in London '79 as the band weaves together and leaves your jaw dropped. Also included here is the first ever public performance of "Message In A Bottle" (before it was even recorded for the second album). Overall, this is one fantastic live collection that really shows how great The Police were. I wish there were bands today that could come close to the caliber you see here. They don't make them like this anymore. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Amnesty International (1DVD) 6/15/86. Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. This is the last ever concert appearance of The Police. The quality here is amazingly clear and appears to be from an MTV broadcast as we see Mark Goodman at the end. However, the picture and sound quality here are so good, it's practically official release quality. The band's performance here is electrifying. Songs include "King Of Pain", "Message In A Bottle", "Driven To Tears" and even "Invisible Sun" is performed with Bono of U2. A must for all Police fans. Also included is the U2 set. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Montreal '83 (1DVD). Montreal Spectrum 1983. Here's an interesting find. When the Police decided to release an official show from their last tour they enlisted Godley And Creme (formerly of 10cc) to produce the project. At first they filmed a surprise gig in Montreal, then also a show at The Omni in Atlanta. They wound up using both. The Atlanta show was used in the official release while the audience shots are taken from the Montreal show. So, if you're familiar with the Atlanta show you'll see some familiar audience shots. Overall the video and audio quality are pretty good here and appears to be from a broadcast. There are also clips from various TV show appearances and interviews with the band.
Quality Rating: Video: A- ; Audio: B+

1982 US Festival (1DVD). 9/3/82, Devore, CA. The DVD starts off with a color code and you hear "Hungry For You". When the video comes in a short time later you see two time codes. One is at the bottom of the screen. The other is right in the middle of the screen. Luckily it's gray colored so it doesn't stand out as much as it could have. Even with a time code right over the action it only lends to it's authenticity and rarity. This uncensored footage appears to be from a 2 or 3 generation master. The sound is on the flat side and not something you'll want to crank too loud, but it can be enjoyed as they put on a great performance. The Police played last on this night and, judging by the timecode, their set took place around 11pm. Ranking Roger steps in for some lead vocal work on "One World". It's not the complete show as some is obviously missing from the beginning but a little over an hour is here. Songs include "Invisible Sun", "Demolition Man", "Don't Stand So Close To Me", "Shadows In The Rain" and more. Not essential but worth a look if you're a big time fan.
Quality Rating: B+/A-

Live Ghost In The Machine (1DVD) 7/31/82, Gateshead, England. This is an excellent laserdisc transfer of this classic show from the "Ghost In The Machine Tour". The band bring along a small, three man horn section to give this a unique sound. With the upgraded LD source, the picture and sound are top notch, although the audio could have a bit more depth, it's quite enjoyable. There's alot of show here as it runs over 80min and includes "Spirits In The Material World", "Invisible Sun", "Demolition Man", "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic", "So Lonely" and much more. A must for all fans. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: Video: A+ ; Audio A

Vina Del Mar (1DVD). Chile, 2/19/82. The disc starts out with an awkward band interview complete with interpreter. While the interviewer and interpreter are exchanging words, the band is making faces at each other, cracking smiles and basically waiting to hear their question. Their performance this night is great and this is a rare show to see. The sourcing appears to be from a television broadcast. Quality here is pretty good, but not excellent. Songs include "Hungry For You", "De Do Do", "Every Little Thing", "Demolition Man", "When The World Is Running Down", "The Bed's Too Big Without You" and more.
Quality Rating: B/B+

Vina Del Mar (1DVD). Chile, 2/20/82. This show is taken from the next night and does not include any interview footage. Audio/Video quality is about the same as on the 2/19 show. Songs include "Bring On The Night", "Shadows In The Rain", "Roxanne", "One World", "Don't Stand So Close To Me" and more.
Quality Rating: B/B+

Around The World (1DVD) This mixes live performances with sightseeing footage of the band on their 1980-81 Zenyatta World Tour, which included India, Egypt (among the first bands to play there), Japan, Australia, Latin America, and U.S. Songs include "When the World is Running Down," "Truth Hits Everybody," "Next To You," "Roxanne,", "Shadows in the Rain" and more. Artwork
Quality Rating: A

Tokyo '81 (1 PAL DVD). 2/2/81, Japan. This showcases the band's tour of Japan in three sections. One part is pure performance footage where you get mostly the bigger hits from the Zenyatta era. It's a tad dark, but otherwise enjoyable. A second part includes interviews and performances from various locations and lasts over 45 minutes. The final section runs about 10 minutes and is an interview with Sting. If you're a big fan of this era you'll want to see this.
Quality Rating: Video B+ ; Audio A-

Essen '80 + Japan 81 (1PAL DVD). Grugahalle Essen, Germany. 10/18/80 + Japan 1981. The first part of this DVD showcases the band's second Rockpalast performance in 1980, supporting their "Zenyatta Mondatta" album. As with most of the Rockpalast shows, picture quality is a little dark but excellent. The sound is also excellent, although the mix could be a bit sharper. The Japan footage seems a bit darker but the sound is a little improved with warmer sound.
Quality Rating: A-

Next To Hamburg (1DVD). 1/11/80. Hamburg, Germany. The Police performed twice on Germany television in 1980. This is the first show, which featured songs from their first two albums. This upgraded source comes from a Super VHS master and is very good, the best I've seen or heard from this show. The performance here is fantastic with lots of raw energy. Songs include "Next To You", "Deathwish", "Born In The 50's", "The Bed's Too Big Without You", "Peanuts", "Fallout" and more. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: Video A/A- ; Audio A

Hatfield Polytechnics (1DVD). 2/21/79, Hatfield, UK. Here is a very early show from the Police in front of an English college crowd. How early is it? Sting announces they're about to play a new song for the first time...that song is "Message In A Bottle" which not only became a Police classic, but a staple for radio in general. Sting always believed that song was a hit so it's no surprise the band plays it with such enthusiasm and authority here. As a matter of fact, the entire performance here is great as the band gives a glimpse of what's to come. While the band is playing extremely well, they haven't incorporated many of the nuances that would really add to their live shows later in the year. It's amazing to see how the band progressed in 1979. Check out this show and then watch some of the performances contained on "Outlandos To Synchronicities" and you'll see a band that not only becomes more confident but more technically proficient over a period of months...it's incredible. This isn't the best Police show you'll ever see but it's a great, energetic set with perfect sound and picture quality. This looks like a Japanese laserdisc rip and currently in limbo for official release in Europe and America. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

The Pretenders

The Dalton Brothers (1DVD). 11/18/87, Los Angeles, CA. During the 3rd leg of Joshua Tree tour in 1987, U2 developed alter egos as a country and western band known as The Dalton Brothers or sometimes simply The Daltons. This night they opened for The Pretenders (who, in turn, were opening for U2). This DVD includes both Dalton Brothers and Pretenders sets. Quality is very good. Video Preview
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US Festival + Videos (1DVD). 5/30/83. Glen Helen Park, Devore, CA. Here's their full set at the '83 US Festival. The quality here is okay as the band puts on a rocking performance. The disc is rounded out by an out of print copy of their "Singles" video collection. Now, this collection was just re-released on DVD officially, but surprisngly, not all tracks made it to the new release (probably because Hynde is completely driving this bus). For example, this DVD has "Show Me" and "Day After Day" whereas the new release doesn't. At the same time, the official release has clips not found here ("Night In My Veins", "State Of Independence"). For diehard collectors, you'll want this one.
Quality Rating: Video B/A+ ; Audio A-/A+

Rockpalast (1DVD). Sartory-Säle Köln, Germany, 7/17/81. Here's an excellent, rocking set from the original Pretenders. The band's second album, "Pretenders II" was due out the following month (August) but two songs from it were already hits in Europe, "Message Of Love" and "Talk Of The Town" (both featured here). Within a year of this show, however, the band would never be the same again. Firstly, bass guitarist Pete Farndon was kicked out of the band in June 1982 for drug abuse. Strangely, a mere two days later guitarist James Honeyman-Scott wound up dying from a drug overdose. A devastated Chrissie Hynde was pregnant at the time with Ray Davies' child. Two months after she gave birth, bass guitarist Pete Farndon died from a drug overdose, leaving The Pretenders shattered. If you're a fan of the original lineup, this rare performance is a must. Other songs include "The Adulteress", "Mystery Achievement", "Brass In Pocket", "Stop Your Sobbing", "The Wait" and more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: Video A- ; Audio A

Video History 1979-1999 (4DVD). Here is an exhaustive collection of TV performances, videos, concerts and even a great documentary. Be sure to check out the artwork link to see al the details. Artwork 1, 2, 3, 4.
Quality Rating: B/A

Primus (also see Oysterhead)

Montreal '04 (3DVD). Montreal, Canada, 6/20/04. Here's an audience shot DVD mixed with superb soundboard audio. Of note here, the band play their entire "Frizzle Fry" album (which is their best - an amazing album!). If that's not enough, they also play Rush's "La Villa Strangiato", the classic 9 minute instrumental. While they can handle the song technically, Rush fans will miss the emotion that Rush brought to it.
Quality Rating: A+

Loreley '97 (1DVD). Loreley, Germany 6/22/97. Here is the band captured on a German TV broadcast on the "Brown Album" tour. I don't know, the band sounds like they're plodding through some of the songs and overall, not very exciting. Songs include "Shake Hands With Beef", "My Name Is Mud" and more.
Quality Rating: Video: A+ ; Audio A

Woodstock '94 (1DVD). Here's their full set, which was rebroadcast overnight on PPV. This is the Woodstock known for it's mud. When the band launches into "My Name Is Mud" you know they're asking for trouble as mud is thrown onstage. A hilarious moment comes when Les pauses after the opening line and tells the crowd "Boy I opened up a big-ass can of worms there didn't I?". Then he says "Keep the mud to yourself ya sonofabitch". The way he says it with that voice is great! Other songs include "Harold Of The Rocks", "The Air Is Getting Slippery", a tease of Metallica's "Master Of Puppets" and more. Also included is the full set from Live at Woodstock '99. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Prince

MSG '04 (2DVD). 7/13/04. Madison Square Garden, New York City. The good news about this 2cam audience show is the performance, which is amazing, bristling with energy and tight musicianship. The downside is the sound quality. The sound is flat and doesn't have much depth so you're left feeling as if you were invited to the party, but could only watch from the outside through a window. You can hear what's going on, but it lacks all punch and therefore I can't really recommend this to anyone other than diehards. Disc 2 also features the last part of his MSG show from the night before on 7/12.
Quality Rating: Video A+ ; Audio B

Live From Los Angeles (1DVD). Los Angeles, CA, 3/29/04. Staples Center. This performance was also beamed to theatres across the country and I believe this is where the footage comes from. Here you get the complete, proshot show along with some post show interviews with fans. As far as I know, this is the only proshot available from the "Musicology" tour and definitely the one to have if you're a fan. The band this time around is heavy on the horns, so all the arrangements tend to be "jazzed" up with lots of flash and instrumental breaks. Candy Dufler is on sax and Prince puts on an amazing performance. The audio could stand to have a bit more punch, but it's still excellent as is the picture quality. Artwork
Quality Rating: A

2004 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (1DVD). Here's an excellent broadcast of Prince's Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The audio/video is excellent and runs about 30 mins. The show opens with Prince's brilliant performance of "Let's Go Crazy" into "Sign Of The Times" followed by "Kiss"...in a word, amazing. After Prince is inducted by Alicia Keys and Outkast, he joins Jeff Lynn and Tom Petty for a blistering guitar solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" which further proves he's one of the most underrated guitarists of our time. There's no doubting that Prince stole the show and offered up arguably the most classy, inspired and energetic performance of any Hall of Fame show to date. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

2KTV (1DVD). Here is a collection of TV appearances from 2001-2004 in support of various projects. Included here are 4 appearances on The Tonight Show, spots on the Tavis Smiley and Ellen Degeneres shows from 2004, the Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, Grammy Awards performance with Beyonce, an appearance on The Today Show and more.
Quality Rating: A/A+

Septimo (1DVD). Madrid, Spain, 11/22/99. Here is a TV broadcast with excellent quality. Songs include "Pretty Man", "Baby Knows", "Everyday People". Fans of this era will enjoy, but it's not for everyone.
Quality Rating: A+

Beautiful Strange (1DVD). Cafe De Paris, London, 8/28/98. This is a show meant to promote his album "New Power Soul" and also features Prince being interviewed by Mel B. (Spice Girls). Songs include "Jam Of The Year", "Come On" (video also included), "Don't Talk 2 Strangers", "Party Time" and more.
Quality Rating: A+

Prince TV (1DVD). Review Coming Soon!
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Grand Slam June 7 (1DVD). 6/8/94. Review Coming Soon!
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Grand Slam June 8 (1DVD). 6/9/94. Review Coming Soon!
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Grand Slam June 9 (1DVD). 6/10/94. Review Coming Soon!
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The Undertaker (1DVD). This is a 1993 "movie" project from Prince that was only made available through his fan club, I believe. I really have no idea what the movie is supposed to be about, but it does feature mostly scenes of Prince performing with a stripped down, 3 piece band. His sound is more raw/guitar oriented and there's even a cover of the Stones' "Honky Tonk Women". Other songs include "The Ride", "Dolphin", "Bambi", "Poor Goo" and more. Approx. 40 mins. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

The Gold Files (1DVD). Review Coming Soon!
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The Dolphin Collection (1DVD). This disc assembles 11 various television promos/appearances/performances which promoted his "Gold Experience" and "Emancipation" albums. Included here is the video for "Dolphin", a rehearsal of "Billy Jack Bitch", a performance of "Dinner With Delores" from David Letterman, an episode of "The Muppet Show" which features Prince throughout (the entire half-hour European only broadcast is here) , there's even an awesome "Purple Medley" as performed on the World Music Awards. A must for any fans of this era. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A/A+

Tokyo 1990 (1DVD). Tokyo, Japan, 8/31/90. Here's an excellent broadcast from the rarely seen "Nude" tour. What can I say, the show is amazing and includes tunes such as "1999", "Partyman", "Batdance", "Little Red Corvette", "Baby I'm A Star", "Kiss", "Take Me With You" and more. Arguably, the best thing here is the easter egg of Prince's SNL performance of "Batdance", which is probably the best performance that show has ever seen...an incredible reworking of the song. The Prince performance is taken from SNL's 15th Anniversary Special from 1989, touted as the most controversial episode ever, which is why it only aired twice at most - ultra rare! Quality on this footage is B+. Artwork
Quality Rating: A+

Lovesexy '88 (2DVD). Dortmund, Germany, 9/9/88. Here is a German broadcast from the Lovesexy tour. This show didn't fare too well stateside, but in Europe the fans ate it up, as you can clearly see here. Prince puts on an eye popping show complete with and elaborate stage show, female dancers, tight band and even Sheila E on drums (and boy does she whip up a storm...very impressive). Be sure to check out "Purple Rain" here with a mind blowing guitar solo. Overall, a must for any Prince fan. Songs include "Erotic City", "When Doves Cry", "The Cross", "Housequake", "Kiss", "I Wanna Be Your Lover", "1999", "Alphabet St." and much more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

12/31/87, Paisley Park, MN, w/guest Miles Davis, featuring Sheila E, 1 PAL DVD, A-

First Avenue (1DVD). 3/21/87. Minneapolis, MN. This looks like a broadcast from the early days of "Sign Of The Times" tour. Prince even mentions the band are still in rehearsals for the tour and he introduces the new backing band. Songs include "Housequake", "Strange Relationship", "Kiss" and more. Audo and video quality are excellent.
Quality Rating: A-

Prince And The Revolution Live (1DVD). 3/30/85. Syracuse, NY. This is a great VHS transfer of this out of print title which documents the Purple Rain tour. The performance is highly fueled here and a must for all fans of this era. Songs include "When Doves Cry", "Purple Rain", "Delirious" and more.
Quality Rating: A+

Video Collection, Vol. 1 (1DVD). From what I understand, this collection was put together by a Prince fan who had access to the Warner Bros. vaults. That would explain why the quality is so high on these videos, many which are extremely rare (if ever aired). This disc features 17 promotional videos from Prince's self-titled debut album through "Purple Rain". Of note is the rarely seen original video for "I Wanna Be Your Lover", which features Prince in these tiny blue shorts along with blue legwarmers - mighty embarrassing to say the least (this video is available as an Easter egg. The official version is here as well). Other highlights include "Controversy", "Let's Pretend We're Married", "When Doves Cry (Long Version)", "Take Me With U (Live)", "I Would Die 4 U (Live)" and more. The video for "Purple Rain" is not here, strangely. If you're a Prince fan, you'll definitely want this one.
Quality Rating: A+

Washington '81 (1DVD). November 21st 1981. Warner Theatre, Washington. USA. This was shot with one camera probably near the back of the venue. However, the zoom brings in the action quite nicely. While the video really isn't too bad at all, it's the sound that appears to have been processed through a cat's a-hole. Really, this is only for diehards and those who want to see what the Controversy tour looked like. The high, flat sound will drive you away within minutes unfortunately.
Quality Rating: Video B+ ; Audio C

Queen   (see also Saturday Night Live)

Fancourt (1DVD). 2/19/05. South America. This is the first live performance of Queen with Paul Rodgers, and that sound you're hearing is me frantically scratching my head trying to figure out why they ever thought this was a good idea. Don't get me wrong, Paul Rodgers is an excellent singer and performer within his own world of Bad Company and Free...but he is so out of his element doing Freddie Mercury karaoke it isn't even funny. On the plus side, Brian May and Roger Taylor actually play very well and inspired here (bassist John Deacon had the best idea and stayed home). Throw in some beat Bad Company songs and the setlist takes another turn for the worst. Queen was the first band I ever started collecting as a pre-teen and to see them taking this circus act on the road is an abomination to Freddie's memory and the legend of Queen. The show must not go on. The picture and sound quality are very good here. Songs include "Tie Your Mother Down", "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love", "I Want To Break Free", "A Kind Of Magic", "Feel Like Making Love", "Radio Ga Ga" (Roger on vocals), "All Right Now" and more.
Quality Rating: A-

The Magic Years, Vol. 1-3 (3 DVD). This documentary, made after the band's "Magic" tour in '86 (their last), is a very comprehensive and informative look at the band in their "heyday". Spanning nearly 3 hours, you see lots of rare, archival footage of the band in interviews, backstage parties, making videos, creating in the studio and performing live. Of note is a good 15 minutes of the band creating "One Vision" in the studio. You see Freddie having Roger and Brian do multiple takes on guitar and drums in order to get the right feel. There's also many clips of celebrities weighing in with their thoughts about Queen, including Elton John, Robert Plant, Samantha Fox, Paul McCartney and countless more. If you're a fan of Queen, this is a must-see. If anything, this goes to show exactly what's waiting in the Queen vaults to be released. Most of the concert footage from Earl's Court, Hammersmith Odeon and Hyde Park look excellent here and much better than any bootlegged sources I've seen. Knowing Queen, they are sure to make these available at some point with the best sound and picture possible. The quality here is excellent as is sourced from an out of print laserdisc. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Live In Budapest (1DVD). 7/27/86. This show was transferred from the out of print laserdisc to DVD. Here's a show from the final Queen tour and what a show it is. This one seems to rock harder than the Wembley show from this tour. I read this was the largest concert in the Eastern block up to that time. 17 of Hungary's top film cameramen where there to record the event and follow the band relaxing in an around Budapest. This film is the first rock concert to be filmed by Mafilm, the famous Hungarian government film company. It was premiered on 12/12/86 in Budapest's National Congress Hall and presents a unique insight into the Hungarian film making style adapted to Western rock and roll. Songs include "One Vision", "Under Pressure", "Now I'm Here", "Radio Ga Ga" and more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A

Final Live In Japan (1DVD). Tokyo, Japan. 1985. This is sourced from an out of print laserdisc, which was reissued in 1999 in Japan. The picture and sound here are amaaaaazing! Songs include "Keep Yourself Alive", "Tear It Up", "Liar", "It's A Hard Life", "Hammer To Fall", "Radio Ga Ga", "I Want To Break Free", "Love Of My Life" and more. Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Live In Rio (1DVD). 1985, Rio, Brazil. Queen played one of the biggest rock shows of all time on their "Works" tour. I believe this show took place not too long before their Live Aid performance that summer. This is sourced from a Japanese laserdisc so the quality is great. I wish it were the complete show, but the way Queen handles reissues on DVD, I wouldn't be shocked if the complete show was released one day. Songs include "Tie Your Mother Down", "It's A Hard Life", "Brighton Rock", "Hammer To Fall", "Radio GaGa" and more. Artwork | Video Preview
Quality Rating: A+

Live In Japan (1DVD). 11/3/82, Tokyo, Japan. This is taken from a Japanese laserdisc so quality

Rush/Fly By Night Tours	Permanent Waves Tour	Hold Your Fire Tour
Caress Of Steel Tour	Moving Pictures Tour	Presto Tour
2112 Tour	Exit Stage Left Tour	Roll The Bones Tour
All The World's A Stage Tour	First Tour Of The Nadars	Counterparts Tour
A Farewell To Kings Tour	Signals Tour	Test For Echo Tour
Archives Tour	Pre-Grace Under Pressure Tour	Vapor Trails Tour
Hemispheres Tour	Grace Under Pressure Tour	30th Anniversary Tour
Semi-spheres Tour	Power Windows Tour	Snakes & Arrows Tour

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