Hands down my favorite rock bio/movie. Even if you’re not a fan, this’ll tell you a ton about the record industry, rock music, punk rock, and the spirit of DIY.
I enjoyed the band’s second and third releases, but their third, The Red, White & Black, was a bit of a disappointment. @ the Barfly draws heavily from RW&B.
Still Growing Up: Live & Unwrapped is a two-DVD set that follows the timeless master as he embarks on the second leg of his world tour in support of Up.
Expertly shot, 15-song show of mellow songs. This causes impatience, but is quelled by Anneke looking great in white top, white pants, and white sneakers.
Music videos from ’78 to ’94, tackling every single and six non-singles. From the obvious to the boring, augmented by late-’70s/early-’80s live TV appearances.
Yet another wondrous collection from Mr. Even Johanssen. Magnet, as he chooses to call himself, can make space age swells feel like crescendoing orchestras.
Fade to Red: Video Collection gathers (almost) all of her videos throughout her illustrious career, from ’92’s Little Earthquakes to last year’s The Beekeeper.
An odd mix of light indie rock and noisy indie rock. I’m too high-strung to sit through the quiet songs, but “Design the Fight” and “Metal” are intriguing.
The logical extension of Room on Fire, the band trying to outgrow their rag-tag image, pulling together their best “we are grown up, take us seriously” ideas.