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A Great Sonic and Emotional Experience

Advantages: Great concert; great music.
Disadvantages: Slightly gimmicky extra features.

This is a great concert - Elevation was one of U2's most emotional, visceral tours, where the songs were out in the open, not hidden by any artifice or stage personas, and this DVD reflects something of that. The setlist is nicely structured, leading up to the emotional and sonic climax of the Bad-Streets transition. (Although what's with pronouncing it 'Shtreets', Bono?) Other gems include the relatively rare performance of In a Little While, dedicated ...
...Having the second DVD with alternative angles and so on is a bit gimmicky, to be honest. The biggest downside is that you can't go fullscreen with these angles - you have to watch it all within the interface they give you, which spoils the experience somewhat. It's quite cool to be able to hear the director's instructions to his cameramen and discover that the filming of In a Little While is a bit weird for a reason, though! All in all, a great ...

fmml 11.07.2008 · Read full review
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Review of U2 - Elevation 2001 - Live In Boston (DVD)

U2 Go Home

Advantages: All The Best Of U2
Disadvantages: None

...had the pleasure of seeing u2 in concert three times now.I have been an avid fan of their music for roughly 15 years and watched as the band grew into what i consider the finest rock group of the last two decades.Its easy to sum u2 up with words like.brilliant,genius,entertaining and so on.I believe that you dont have to be a follower to appreciate the band and what they have achieved.They are probably the only band i know that can change their style ...
...expectant and rowdy 88,000 fans u2 returned to this venue twenty years on from when they first played there. This dvd concert captures u2 at their very best and a 2 hour and 12 minute running time is in my opinion not long enough. The opening is as spectacular as you would hope for and when the lights come up and they break into the song ELEVATION it still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Sporting his infamous wrap round dark glasses ...

tmlfc1 18.09.2007 · Read full review
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Review of U2 - Go Home: Live From Slane Castle (Super Jewel Case) (DVD)

U2: Go Home

Advantages: Amazing footage of the world's biggest band
Disadvantages: Bono droning on occasionally!

This DVD sees U2 returning to their native Irish roots, playing a massive sold out gig in the beautiful setting of Slane Castle. The moment the camera cuts to the band approaching the stage sends a shiver down your spine - you know that this will be a memorable occasion. The minute they walk onto the stage the crowd go beserk. The band rip into hit single 'Elevation'. This is an amazing opening to a gig, a feat that U2 pull off with remarkable ...
...particularly poignant in the Irish setting. It sounds incredible and the fans sing every word. All in all, this is a must have for any U2 fan. The setting is amazing. This performance sees the band on top form. All the hits are performed sublimely. Fantastic value for money. ...

bus4awb 29.11.2005 · Read full review
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Review of U2 - Go Home: Live From Slane Castle (DVD)

"She's so swishy in her satin and tat"

Advantages: Fascinating insight into Bowie's work
Disadvantages: Probably not for newcomers to Bowie

...has consistently impressed me is David Bowie. Called a 'chameleon' for many because of the various characters that he has portrayed, his range of music is impressive. My favourite Bowie era is the early seventies, and thankfully, this is exactly the period that this double DVD and book set cover. Called a 'critical review', a number of people connected to Bowie and the music world are interviewed during the course of the DVDs. Two of those interviewed ...
...any kind of interview with David Bowie himself, except for the odd flash of an early seventies interview that he gave. I was initially quite disappointed to not have his input; however, in hindsight, this is supposed to be a 'critical review', so it makes sense not to have an interview with Bowie himself. And some of the interviews are really quite critical - Pin-Ups, a cover version album that Bowie released, is more or less panned by all of those ...

sunmeilan 27.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of David Bowie - Inside David Bowie 1969 To 1974 (Limited Edition) (+Book) (DVD)

Fantastic film anyone would have to enjoy it!!

Advantages: Everything, sheer masterpiece!
Disadvantages: Non apart from the fact it made me cry!

In my opinion this film is fantastic. It is a classic tearjerker with lots of fun and exciting elements to it. I feel this film can appeal to absolutley anyone as the story is fantastic and the actors are vibrant and gorgeous (for both the men and the women!). All in all from my point of view this film is worth purchasing it will definatley take your breath away! The songs featured in the film in my opinion are absolutley fabulous, ranging from ...

Racercaz 25.12.2009 · Read full review
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