| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Carl |
Posted - 08/04/2005 : 01:01:20
http://www.groovevolt.com/Newswires/newswire.asp?ID=1473
http://www.punknews.org/article.php?sid=13358&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0
THE PIXIES REUNION TOUR COMES TO DVD
The Pixies reunion tour has come to DVD. Pixies Sell Out, a live, inc-concert DVD, will hit store shelves September 20 via Rhino Home Video.
The all-performance DVD is culled from seven different Pixies reunion concerts held in 2004. The main part of the program is from the band¹s concert in Belfort, France (July 3) and features 27 classic Pixies songs including “Here Comes Your Man,” “Monkey Gone to Heaven,” “Bone Machine,” “Where Is My Mind,” and “Gigantic.”
The DVD’s bonus material offers additional performances from concerts in the United States and overseas: (Coachella/May 1, Lowell/December 1, Austin City Limits Festival/September 18, and New Orleans’ Voodoo Music Festival/October 16), Japan (Fuji Rock Festival/July 30), England (the Move Festival/July 10) and Scotland (T In The Park/July 11). Pixies Sell Out will retail for $19.99.
Pixies sold out a record-setting four consecutive nights at Chicago, Illinois’ Aragon Ballroom, 19,000 tickets for their four-night London, England run were gone in less than two hours, and the band capped off 2004 with an unprecedented eight-night stand at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom.
Rhino to release Pixies "Sell Out" Live DVD on September 20th
Posted by aubin on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at 11:38:42 PM (EDT)
Rhino has announced plans to release the upcoming live DVD from The Pixies. The DVD, titled Sell Out aims to chronicle their 2004 reunion tour and will feature the band's performance in Belfort, France on July 3, 2004 and features 27 tracks.
The DVD's bonus material will include material culled from seven different shows during the tour which took the band through the US, England, Japan and Scotland. The band reunited in 2004 after a long hiatus, and the reformed band has announced plans to record their first studio album since 1991's Trompe Le Monde.
The disc is due out September 20th. You can click Read More for the track listing.
The Pixies: Sell Out
Main Program- Filmed in Belfort, France
Bone Machine
Wave Of Mutilation
In Heaven
Something Against You
River Euphrates
U-Mass
Bone Machine
Cactus
Ed Is Dead
I Bleed
Monkey Gone To Heaven
Hey
Levitate Me
Subbacultcha
Dead
Gouge Away
Velouria
Mr. Grieves
Crackity Jones
Broken Face
Isla De Encanta
Tame
Here Comes Your Man
The Holiday Song
Where Is My Mind?
Vamos
Wave Of Mutilation
Gigantic
Bonus Material
Caribou-Coachella
Here Comes Your Man-Move
Debaser-T In The Park
Gigantic-Coachella
U-Mass-Lowell, Mass
Crackity Jones-Fuji Rock, Japan
Nimrod?s Son-Fuji Rock, Japan
The Holiday Song-Fuji Rock, Japan
Subbacultcha-Austin
Vamos-Austin
No. 13 Baby-Lowell
Planet Of Sound-Voodoo
Is She Weird?-Lowell
Into The White-Coachella
Where Is My Mind?-Move
Monkey Gone To Heaven (MX)-Move |
| 35 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| justahangwire |
Posted - 08/26/2006 : 07:58:18
Well, I just bought this DVD yesterday and I am VERY disappointed.
Basically, the audio sucks on the "Sell Out" DVD.
I have a DVD copy of the original DTV broadcast in France of this show which is uncompressed. And I swear the audio on this "unofficial" copy is an order of magnitude better. I actually wonder what the hell Rhino was doing when they mastered the "Sell Out" DVD -- it sounds like crap when compared to the original source.
Also, the 5.1 mix is wonky... at least it's not mixing down to stereo properly like all of my other DVDs do. It sounds unbalanced and rather heavy on the right speakers. Very weird. The 2.0 stereo mix sounds ok with the balance, but it still sounds like they muffled the sound when mastering (or were given a bad source copy).
And last but not least, the menu system on "Sell Out" really sucks. When you start the disc, you have to wait through some retarded intro to the menu... including a full-screen shot of some dude bobbing his head. 30 seconds later, you can finally make a selection and watch the show. STUPID!
How disappointing... I'm actually going to write to Rhino and send them a DVD copy of the original broadcast and see what they say. This DVD is a joke and they should be embarrassed! |
| Carl |
Posted - 07/25/2006 : 07:17:54
Yep, in fact you've just made me think...maybe it's due another watch!
Join the Cult Of Pob! And don't forget to listen to the Pobcast! |
| mrb |
Posted - 07/24/2006 : 21:16:41
A friend got me this for my birthday, can't wait to watch it.
Carl A friend got me one for my B-day as well best present ever wached it about 20 to 30 time sound is great on it and the footage is even better |
| toeknee |
Posted - 07/02/2006 : 17:37:13
Yes, how dare you refer to yourself in the first person. |
| Jadyn50 |
Posted - 06/29/2006 : 20:27:53
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
DenisI know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!.
Can;t belive you just said "denisi" and "i" in the same sentence! :lol:
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- Fargo florists
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| number 13 |
Posted - 06/25/2006 : 11:15:27
We barely heard Joey sometimes, just check out Is She Weird for instance. Maybe the guy doesn't want to be heard...
And what about the gig recorded in 2005 for a DVD release? I clearly remember that Kim Deal and the others saying it was recorded in this purpose and planned for a 2006 fall release. Nothing new about this one? |
| mcil |
Posted - 06/25/2006 : 04:59:45
anybody noticed that the sound goes kinda weird during the main gig on the DVD sometimes - first time i noticed this was when Joey kicks in during Something Against You, or is it just my copy??
"Your Bone's Got a Little Machine..." |
| slaveish |
Posted - 06/24/2006 : 18:31:19
I just watched this. I disagree with most opinions so far. (surpise) I don't think the performances were dull- it was great seeing them up close after seeing them in a packed ballroom with heads in front of me. what drove me crazy was the editing. one to two seconds on each performer, back and forth and back and forth. no variety. how about leaving the camera on fb for more than a few seconds? I think they were trying to overcompensate for the Pixies' perceived lack of stage presence. I thorougly enjoyed watching them onstage- each performer has his/her own strange quality. fb is totally absorbed in what he's doing. Joey is weird and looks uncomfortable, but plays unbelievably. dave has total energy and kim is just sweet.
so I wish they could have had someone more professional put the video together. the concert material was awesome. |
| Rylan9037 |
Posted - 06/08/2006 : 18:30:25
quote:
Originally posted by jediroller
J'ai pas MCM non plus.
At the end, "j" doesn't matter at all.
Scuba Diving Australia
- Car Hire Search
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| tobafett |
Posted - 12/27/2005 : 19:36:30
has anyone seen themselves (and can point out to us!) in the video? I've found me at coachella...just a white pixel about 8 people back from the speaker in front of joey. it ain't much but I know it's me :) |
| pixiestu |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 10:49:23
Yeah, I think that the first DVD is better and I watch it more often than 'sell out'.
It just depends on what kind of mood I'm in though. The gig from '88 to me is more exciting, but as a 'best of' DVD with most of the hits on it (even if some aren't on the main show), 'sell out' has the edge.
"The arc of triumph" |
| PixieSteve |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 10:16:41
'pixies sell out'
i have it and to be honest i don't think it's great. to me it's kinda boring watching them on a TV. it's amazing to actually be at a gig though.
that said, i watched a bit of the other DVD they have with the gig from '88 the other day... that's still quite exciting. it's just a shame it only had early songs.
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| 50 Pence |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 09:29:48
Bare, whats the DVD called?
Blats |
| Carl |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 06:42:05
I watched it during the week, loved it, it really put me in a good mood. Sure, the camera moves around a lot, but at least you get to see everyone in action. But a nice performance, even Levitate Me rocked. I love the way Joey does that rockin' out solo at the end of Gigantic, and Kim just cracks up!! Pity there's no interview stuff with them, but never mind.
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| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 12/14/2005 : 16:51:10
quote:
Originally posted by kfs
quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
I gave my copy to a friend. Now I need another 
Now THAT'S a friend!
I think I am going to buy two more. I had a bad experience last week. My copy of the Disc Live from the Fine Line show cracked. I think I have a copy somewhere, so I am not panicing but you know it's good to have a back up incase it goes out of print and 20 years from now you scratch it or crack it. |
| TRANSMARINE |
Posted - 12/14/2005 : 13:50:25
I've befriended my copy and give to it frequently.
I was alone...in my BIG BED
-bRIAN |
| kfs |
Posted - 12/13/2005 : 20:55:10
quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
I gave my copy to a friend. Now I need another
Now THAT'S a friend! |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 12/13/2005 : 17:40:31
I gave my copy to a friend. Now I need another |
| Carl |
Posted - 12/11/2005 : 19:55:15
A friend got me this for my birthday, can't wait to watch it.
"Join the Honeycult!"
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| Carl |
Posted - 12/10/2005 : 11:01:27
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/entertainment/13365656.htm
Posted on Fri, Dec. 09, 2005
'The Pixies Sell Out' is a fine album
By Ricky Flake
"The Pixies Sell Out," The Pixies (Rhino Home Video,
• HHHH
)
Here are three good gifts that probably need "Parental Advisory" stickers...
I'm not a major Pixies fan, but I heard so many good things about their 2004 reunion tour that I tore the plastic cover while taking the shrink-wrap off this Oct. 4 DVD.
I was rewarded by top quality sound and visuals, including footage from huge shows such as England's Move Festival, California's Coachella Valley and New Orleans' Voodoo Fest, among others. The main program, filmed in France, has many songs that appear as bonus performances from those locations.
Super-tight takes on Pixies' "hits" like "Bone Machine," "Here Comes Your Man" and "Gigantic" from stages around the world, featuring the older, wiser, original lineup of Frank Black (guitar and vocals), Kim Deal (bass and vocals), Joey Santiago (lead guitar) and Dave Lovering (drums) make this a great gift for Pixies fans and curious folks who wonder what the fuss was about.
This is one of the best recently filmed live music presentations. Snag it locally or at www.rhino.com.
"You Can't Put Your Arms Around A Memory," Thunders, Kane & Nolan (Music Video Distributors,
• HHH
½
)
On Jan. 4, 1987, core New York Dolls members Johnny Thunders, Arthur Kane and Jerry Nolan played an informal reunion at Johnny's Roxy show in Los Angeles. Sadly, only "Killer" Kane briefly enjoyed the Dolls' formal reunion a few years later (the others overdosed).
This Oct. 25 release features 18 songs, including the title tune.
I've heard that the guys weren't high for this performance, so out of respect for the dearly departed the long pauses, sloppy playing, lyric evisceration and stumbling can be written off to the jam-like situation. In any case, this show is one Dolls and Thunders fans will want. Johnny's guitar tone, the way he attacks songs and the chemistry between the bandmates (including rhythm guitarist Barry Jones) constitute a great show. Online shoppers can visit www.dvdnote.com to grab it.
"Wrecking Crew," John Albert (Scribner/Simon & Schuster,
• HHHH
)
Wrecking Crew is an interesting book, written by former Bad Religion drummer John Albert, chronicling the beginnings of the Griffith Park Pirates, a Los Angeles amateur league baseball team that provided a support system for him during a low period of his life, and that continues today.
Space limitations prevent saying more, but adults who want an interesting read should snag this one at local bookstores or www.simonandschuster.com.
Ricky Flake is a former punk rocker, working musician (he sings with South Mississippi's Tribute to the Ramones, COMMANDOS, and drums with the Deacons) and music fan who lives in Biloxi. Reach him at lobotomy3857@wmconnect.com. |
| Carl |
Posted - 11/30/2005 : 19:02:02
http://www.nowplayingmag.com/content/view/2687/47/
The Pixies Sell Out
Contributed by Brent Simon
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
The Pixies were the Band That Almost Was from the late 1980s and early ’90s — college radio and progressive FM darlings who blended screaming punk noise, indie guitar rock, bizarre lyrics, classic pop and chunky, surf-rock riffs into an undeniably singular sound. That they never hit big was a perfect-storm product of many things, but certainly not their talent; when Nirvana blew up and dragged an entire genre of flannel-clad grunge with them into the mainstream, singer Kurt Cobain confessed of the ubiquitous “Smells Like Teen Spirit” that, basically, he was trying to rip off the Pixies.
Cut to last year, when the group reformed and kicked off a tour that Spin dubbed the comeback of the year and saw eBay tickets auctioning off for hundreds of dollars apiece. Consisting of singer-guitarist Frank Black (formerly Black Francis), bassist Kim Deal (who had gone on to acclaim with her band, The Breeders), guitarist Joey Santiago and drummer David Lovering, the Pixies debuted their reunion on April 13 at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis, and then took the Coachella Valley Festival by storm a mere two weeks later. They capped off 2004 with an unprecedented eight-night engagement at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom.
The Pixies Sell Out is a compelling chronicling of this fine return to form, something that will enthrall longtime fans of the group and also win over new recruits who were too young or musically unadventurous to hear them the first time around. Filmed primarily at the Eurockéennes Festival in Belfort, France, the DVD also features performance footage of the quartet in New Orleans (especially timely now, post-Hurricane Katrina), England, Scotland and Japan. All of the group’s signature tunes are given an energetic work-through, from “In Heaven,” “Something Against You,” “Dead,” “River Euphrates,” “Monkey Gone to Heaven,” “I Bleed,” “Bone Machine” (two versions, including one that interweaves footage from several shows into a big, moving performance video), “Isla de Encanta,” “The Holiday Song,” “Hey,” “Gouge Away,” “Velouria,” “Mr. Grieves,” “Broken Face,” “Vamos,” “Levitate Me,” “Where is My Mind?” (the big, aptly titled musical closer from David Fincher’s Fight Club, remixed there by the Dust Brothers), “Crackity Jones” and more. With so many songs to choose from (28 in all from the main performance), it’s hard to select but one favorite.
While there aren’t a lot of bonus interviews or anything of that nature (we’ll have to wait for the VH-1 Behind the Music special, I reckon), there are 15 bonus tracks culled from other concerts. The coup de grace probably remains the material from the Coachella gig (“Caribou,” “Gigantic” and “Into the White”), just because of the audience interaction and response. With great, clear audio presentation of tight material, The Pixies Sell Out is no phony compromise — it’s the real deal. B+ (Movie) B+ (Disc)
Where Is My Mind? in Fight Club remixed by The Dust Brothers? Surely not! |
| Carl |
Posted - 11/23/2005 : 10:17:39
http://www.styleweekly.com/article.asp?idarticle=11360
Holiday Sampler
Reviews of holiday box sets of The Band, America’s Funniest Home Videos, The Pixies and “The Great American Baseball Box.” Plus the top five nontraditional holiday albums.
by Brent Baldwin
November 23, 2005
The Pixies “Sell Out” DVD (Rhino/Wea), $19.98
One of the most influential rock bands of the ’80s recently reunited to cash in on its catalog of great songs. If you know an indie rocker who may have missed the band’s two shows in Virginia, then you can get a good idea of what they were like by watching this live DVD documenting an ecstatic 2004 show from France. The Pixies hardly miss a beat, sounding exactly like the “soft-now-loud” punk-pop geniuses of their younger days. |
| Carl |
Posted - 11/12/2005 : 02:16:22
This is actually taken form the same source as the canada.com review, but I love that picture of Frank!
Saturday/Nov/12
DVD Shows Pixies Still Matter
It's a simple fact: The Pixies still matter. Big time.
Since they first took the stage in Boston during the Reagan era and achieved immortality of sorts by having "Where Is My Mind?" featured prominently in the film "Fight Club," the quartet has always managed to stand apart from its contemporaries.
Their melodies were soaring, amplified and - to be frank - a bit bizarre. The group blended rockabilly with piercing vocal cries, subtle wah-wahs that belied sexual undertones and melodies so sharp they could peel back your face. The band's canon - "Surfer Rosa," "Trompe Le Monde" and the premier "Doolittle" - stand out as the soundtrack of choice for the 1990s.
But a bitter and acrimonious breakup in the mid '90s, and separate projects by the members - Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering - left The Pixies in the past.
In 2004, though, they set aside their differences, kissed and made up for a tour which was captured on the band's latest DVD, "Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour." And it couldn't have come at a better time.
The 142-minute DVD captures a band still in its prime. The signature songs are in abundance: "This Monkey's Gone to Heaven," "Velouria," "Bone Machine" and "Here Comes Your Man." So, too, is the primal energy that made The Pixies stand out back in their heyday.
The main portion of the DVD features 28 tunes captured at the Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort, France, last year.
There are 15 bonus tracks, too, from sets at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan; Coachella in California; and the Move Festival in Manchester, England, among others.
Regardless of the venue, the sound, showmanship and performances are stellar. And watching the DVD is truly the next best thing to being there.
Pixies
Pixies Sell Our 2004 Reunion Tour
Rhino
Review by:
Matt Moore
The Associated Press
Related Sites:
Rhino
Matt Moore of AP is a popular guy:
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051112/SCENE04/511120326/1011/SCENE
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| Carl |
Posted - 11/12/2005 : 01:50:25
http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=3765
Pixies - Sell Out
DVD Review by Caroline Roberts
Published: November 4, 2005
Rating: 
Country: USA
Release Date: October 4, 2005
Distributor: Rhino / Wea
Cast:
Frank Black
Kim Deal
David Lovering
Joey Santiago
Grade: B-
The key word for this DVD collection is "consistency." The DVD opens with a performance of "Bone Machine," only the performance is taken from several different concerts. Each cut flows seamlessly to make one song, and, if you were watching with your eyes closed, you might think that the song was taken from one show.
The opening proves that the Pixies began their reunion tour as tight and as organized as an army. The major concert is taken from their 2004 performance at the Eurockéennes Festival in Belfort, France, but the bonus clips are taken from a range of concerts, and they include songs that the band chose not to perform at Eurockéennes, along with a few repeats. The only major difference between all the shows is that Kim Deal and David Lovering appear to have undergone extreme makeovers along the way.
Pixies fans will love the DVD because it has a solid mix of songs from old and new records, with a heaping helping of tracks from older records like Come On Pilgrim and Surfer Rosa. Kim Deal fans in particular will also be pleased. The Pixies' breakup could be viewed as a divorce, with fans moving to the Frank Black camp or the Kim Deal camp. Throughout their career, the two butted heads over the fact that Frank Black didn't give Deal enough input in the band. Kim Deal has every right to demand her share of the spotlight given the success of her side project, the Breeders, and the DVD features her big song with the Pixies - "Gigantic" - along with the hypnotic "In Heaven" and "Into the White."
The major flaw with the DVD is the flaw that came with the Pixies reunion concerts in general. The band utterly lacked spontaneity. The musicianship, with special propers going to lead guitarist Joey Santiago, is excellent, and the songs are legendary, but the band itself rarely strays from the formula. Occasionally, they seem a tad bored. They get their paycheck, the audience is happy, and everyone is happy, but what makes a concert great instead of good is the possibility that something magical might happen.
The bonus tracks actually wind up exposing this flaw because several of the tracks were also on the set lists for the Eurockéennes Festival, such as "Here Comes Your Man" and "U-Mass." The crowd vibes are different, and the band plays the songs a little faster, but nothing changes. The bonus tracks should have featured completely different songs instead of letting the band repeat themselves.
Finally, the DVD extras, beyond extra concert clips, are disappointing. The extras include interviews with producers and roadies, but no insight from the band members themselves. Another extra, in which fans can watch a performance of "Monkey Gone to Heaven" from six different angles, seems unnecessary. If you're looking for a peek inside Frank Black's head (if you dare), then the DVD will be a waste of money. If you couldn't make it to one of the shows, though, then you will be thrilled with this set, which you can hear in stereo or surround sound. In general, the DVD is a great souvenir, but it doesn't add anything to the Pixies mystique.
Performance List
Eurockéennes Festival, France
01. Bone Machine
02. Wave Of Mutilation (UK surf)
03. In Heaven
04. Something Against You
05. River Euphrates
06. U-Mass
07. Bone Machine
08. Cactus
09. Ed Is Dead
10. I Bleed
11. Monkey Gone To Heaven
12. Hey
13. Levitate Me
14. Subbacultcha
15. Dead
16. Gouge Away
17. Velouria
18. Mr. Grieves
19. Crackity Jones
20. Broken Face
21. Isla De Encanta
22. Tame
23. Here Comes Your Man
24. The Holiday Song
25. Where Is My Mind?
26. Vamos
27. Wave of Mutilation
28. Gigantic
Bonus Material
01. Caribou (Coachella, California)
02. Here Comes Your Man (Move Festival, Manchester)
03. Debaser (T In The Park Festival, Scotland)
04. Gigantic (Coachella, California)
05. U-Mass (Tsongas Arena, Mass.)
06. Crackity Jones (Fuji Rock Festival, Japan)
07. Nimrod's Son / Holiday Song (Fuji Rock Festival, Japan)
08. Subbacultcha (Austin City Limits Festival)
09. Vamos (Austin City Limits Festival)
10. No. 13 Baby (Tsongas Arena, Mass.)
11. Planet Of Sound (Voodoo Festival, New Orleans)
12. Is She Weird? (Tsongas Arena, Mass.)
13. Into The White (Coachella, California)
14. Where Is My Mind? (Move Festival, Manchester)
15. Monkey Gone To Heaven (Move Festival, Manchester)
Copyright © 1997-2005 The Trades. All rights reserved. |
| Carl |
Posted - 11/12/2005 : 01:33:15
http://www.canada.com/entertainment/music/story.html?id=d663d75a-e303-4cb9-b1e9-ea40503df3d1
THE PIXIES: Pixies Sell Out Tour (DVD)
Review by Matt Moore
Associated Press
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour
The Pixies
It's a simple fact: the Pixies still matter. Big time.
Since they first took the stage in Boston during the Reagan era and achieved immortality of sorts by having Where Is My Mind? featured prominently in the film Fight Club, the quartet has always managed to stand apart from its contemporaries.
Their melodies were soaring, amplified and -- to be frank -- a bit bizarre. The group blended rockabilly with piercing vocal cries, subtle wah-wahs that belied sexual undertones and melodies so sharp they could peel back your face. The band's canon -- Surfer Rosa, Trompe Le Monde and the premier Doolittle -- stand out as the soundtrack of choice for the 1990s.
But a bitter and acrimonious breakup in the mid '90s, and separate projects by the members -- Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering -- left the Pixies in the past.
In 2004, though, they set aside their differences, kissed and made up for a tour which was captured on the band's latest DVD, Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour. And it couldn't have come at a better time.
The 142-minute DVD captures a band still in its prime. The signature songs are in abundance: This Monkey's Gone to Heaven, Velouria, Bone Machine and Here Comes Your Man. So, too, is the primal energy that made the Pixies stand out back in their heyday.
The main portion of the DVD features 28 tunes captured at the Eurockeennes Festival in Belfort, France, last year. There are 15 bonus tracks, too, from sets at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan; Coachella in California; and the Move Festival in Manchester, England, among others.
Regardless of the venue, the sound, showmanship and performances are stellar. And watching the DVD is truly the next best thing to being there.
Pixies Sell Out 2004 Reunion Tour, The Pixies. (DVD)
© The Associated Press 2005 |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 20:31:50
sorry if someone has posted this before. but my cousin turned the artwork inside out so the band photo shows on the cover. it's quite a nice thing for a change. |
| MissMaceo |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 13:35:12
The DVD made me crave a new album so bad I had to watch it in three parts.
oh I want I want I want
Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me. |
| PixieSteve |
Posted - 10/30/2005 : 16:29:02
quote:
Originally posted by Ziggy
"Dave Lovering actually became a musician". Hahahaha.
literally laughing my arse off
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| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 10/30/2005 : 12:12:44
Thanks Carl for the VH1 review. :) I can't wait to watch the DVD again. I am waiting to watch it for the second time with my cousin.
The DVD rocks and I like how they gave props to all of the Pixies in at article. |
| Ziggy |
Posted - 10/30/2005 : 09:24:46
"Dave Lovering actually became a musician". Hahahaha. |
| Carl |
Posted - 10/29/2005 : 10:52:39
http://www.digitallyobsessed.com/showreview.php3?ID=7995
Rhino presents
Pixies Sell Out (2005)
"Here are these legends in music who said they would never get back together."
- Myles Mangino (Production Manager/Lighting Designer)
Review By: Dan Heaton
Published: October 28, 2005
Stars: Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago, David Lovering
Director: Fabien Raymond
MPAA Rating: Not Rated for (includes a few instances of adult language)
Run Time: 01h:22m:26s
Release Date: October 04, 2005
UPC: 603497041824
Genre: rock
Style Grade B
Substance Grade B+
Image Transfer Grade B+
Audio Transfer Grade B
Extras Grade B-
Member Comments 0
DVD Review
Since the early 1990s, countless devoted fans have dreamed of the day that the Pixies would reunite to show today's pretenders how to truly rock. This apparently futile hope actually became reality in 2004 when the group's original four members actually decided to return for a world tour. These shows consisted entirely of greatest hits from the past, but the excited crowds wouldn't have it any other way. Playing to venues much larger than during their past career, the Pixies earned loads of money while offering sets that covered all their memorable hits. Entering this ambitious concert schedule, two essential questions remained on fans' minds: Could the Pixies still gel musically, and would the once-feuding members get along?
Pixies Sell Out offers a complete 27-song concert from the Eurockeenes Festival in Belfort, France that occurred on July 3, 2004. Singer/guitarist Frank Black (or Black Francis), bassist/singer Kim Deal, guitarist Joey Santiago, and drummer David Lovering all return to rock a large outdoor crowd and obviously believe that the band can do no wrong. Considering the overall concert, they are correct, as the Pixies remain tight and on the ball during most of the songs. Highlights include such classics as Monkey Gone to Heaven, Where is My Mind?, and Wave of Mutilation along with less notable gems like River Euphrates and Broken Face. There are a few missteps, however, especially when Black strains his voice to carry songs that he once could voice easily (Tame, Hey). Some up-tempo tracks also lose steam and seem to fall short of the really crackling hooks that once pushed their melodies forward (Crackity Jones, Holiday).
For readers unfamiliar with the Pixies, here is a basic overview of their origins and career. The band initially formed in Boston in 1986 and quickly began to gain notice as a unique rock foursome. They release the EP Come on Pilgrim in 1987 and continued to build and underground following with each subsequent release. Their creative peak occurred in 1989 with the release of Doolittle, which included their most recognizable hit Here Comes Your Man. The group would go on to release two more albums, but they grew increasingly unhappy in the situation and pursued side projects. Following their breakup in 1993, Deal gained considerable success as the frontwoman of the Breeders, who earned a major alternative hit with Cannonball. Black released numerous solo albums over the years and reached a solid number of fans each year. Santiago worked on film scores, and Lovering actually became a musician. No one really expected the four talented individuals to actually play together again, but the announcement about the reunion tour was greeted with tremendous enthusiasm.
Here is the track list for the main feature:
1. Bone Machine
2. Wave of Mutilation (UK Surf)
3. In Heaven
4. Something Against You
5. River Euphrates
6. U-Mass
7. Bone Machine
8. Cactus
9. Ed Is Dead
10. I Bleed
11. Monkey Gone to Heaven
12. Hey
13. Levitate Me
14. Subbacultcha
15. Dead
16. Gouge Away
17. Velouria
18. Mr. Grieves
19. Crackity Jones
20. Broken Face
21. Isla De Encanta
22. Tame
23. Here Comes Your Man
24. The Holiday Song
25. Where Is My Mind?
26. Vamos
27. Wave of Mutilation
28. Gigantic
This concert film begins with an awkward version of Bone Machine that includes video and audio from numerous concerts. The sound changes make this an awkward beginning, as it varies considerably with each switch. The track is played again during the main concert, so its choice as the opener also seems strange. I would have preferred beginning with Debaser, which comes as close to encapsulating the band as any song. Viewers who prefer their live acts to jump around should also be warned—the Pixies rarely move on stage. Also, there is basically no banter of any kind, which allows the music to do all the talking. Few things have changed over the year for this act, who remain among the better rock acts to take the stage.
Rating for Style: B
Rating for Substance: B+
Image Transfer
One
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 - Widescreen
Original Aspect Ratio yes
Anamorphic yes
Image Transfer Review: Pixies Sell Out utilizes a solid 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer that effectively presents the band rocking the stage in Belfort, France and other packed venues. The images are a bit dark, but this fact is mostly due to the lighting schemes chosen by the Pixies and the general concert atmosphere. This concert DVD does not offer the sharp clarity of the best releases, but it does give viewers a decent perspective on the show.
Image Transfer Grade: B+
Audio Transfer
Dolby Digital 5.1
Language English
Remote Access yes
PCM English yes
Audio Transfer Review: This disc falls considerably short of providing the crisp, pristine audio offered by the top-notch DVD concert releases. Two sound options are offered—a powerful, slightly muddled 2.0-channel stereo transfer and a quieter 5.1-channel track that is a bit clearer. I actually preferred the rougher stereo transfer, but both offer at least an acceptable listening experience. The lack of a truly booming audio choice is disappointing, but there are no major flaws with the included transfers.
Audio Transfer Grade: B
Disc Extras
Animated menu with music
Music/Song Access with 28 cues and remote access
Packaging: generic plastic keepcase
Picture Disc
1 Disc
1-Sided disc(s)
Layers: dual
Extra Extras:
1. 14 Bonus Performances (with interviews)
2. Mix Monkey's Choice (multi-angle views)
3. Collectible Booklet
Extras Review: Pixies Sell Out includes 15 additional performances from a wide array of concert locations that nicely complements the main feature. Certain tracks are doubles of songs already offered, but the versions usually offer something different this time. The major bonus is the inclusion of excellent tunes like Debaser, Planet of Sound, and Into the White that did not appear in the Belfort show. The concert sites range between a hometown show in Lowell, Massachusetts, headlining the Austin City Limits Festival, and an enthusiastic set at the Move Festival in Manchester, England. The performances are introduced with brief comments from Tour Manager Richard Jones and Production Manager/Lighting Designer Myles Magino. While it is unfortunate to receive no material from any of the Pixies themselves, these guys do offer notable insights concerning the extra tracks.
Extras Grade: B-
Final Comments
Pixies Sell Out showcases the triumphant return of the four-piece band that pre-dated the "alternative" movement and inspired such popular acts as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and many others. This concert may not be the perfect release, but it should please viewers like this reviewer who were not able to catch them during the reunion tour. With plans for a new album in the works, the Pixies should remain a household name for years to come and draw many younger fans into the fold. |
| Carl |
Posted - 10/26/2005 : 08:39:07
(This VH1 review has clips from the DVD!)
http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1512095/20051024/story.jhtml
10.26.2005 11:07 AM EDT
MUSIC ON DVD: Pixies, Cream, New Order, Harrison
Key bands from the '60 and the '90s reunite, New Order gives us arty videos, Bangladesh finally hits the racks.
by Jim Macnie & C. Bottomley
Used to be that when bands broke up, they stayed broken up. But these days reconciliation is often an option. Witness of the relaunch of the Pixies and Cream. Two new DVDs capture the return of the post-punk foursome and the psychedelic blues trio. Both prove that impressive music can be made at any age. And check out the arty elegance of New Order's videos and the family vibe of Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh bash.
Pixies - Sell Out
They said they were going to do what was previously considered impossible, and then all hell broke loose. Few Pixies fans figured their heroes -- one of the most innovative and influential bands of the late '80s -- would ever reconcile and reunite for anything, least of all a world tour. But 2004 they did, and their shows sold out as the band traversed the globe. This live DVD, a rumbling, rattling report from the front, helps explain why. The band's insidious mix of dissonance and hooks shows their sense of daring while still pressing all of pop's pleasure buttons, and as the concert blasts from your screen, it's kind of impossible not to be swept away by the Pixies' hard-driving power punk.
Recorded in France, the foursome's music seems tighter and tad more staid than it did in their heyday. From the speed thrash of "Something Against You" to the jumpy nonsense of "Crackity Jones" to the moody valentine of "Velouria," singer-guitarist Frank Black leads his team through 28 songs that seem to fly by. That's partially because the band doesn't stop to banter at all - all the personality of this performance comes from the music. This is mildly frustrating; you'd think after 15 or so years, they'd share a few quips with the fans. But mystique has always been crucial to the Pixies persona, surrealism an apt substitute for candor (guess that's why there are no interviews with the band in the extras department).
The band's secret weapon is drummer David Lovering. As "Debaser" and "Subbaculcha" fly by, the vicious pummeling he gives his kit brings as much to the party as Black's wails, Joey Santiago's guitar schisms, and Kim Deals fat bass riffs. "Planet of Sound," indeed.
Watch "Gigantic," "Monkey Gone to Heaven," and "Where Is My Mind?" from Pixies Sell Out. |
| Don Eduardo |
Posted - 10/23/2005 : 21:00:34
Fianlly got hold of a copy here in Australia and have to say the DVD exceeded expectations. So many highlights - my favourite though is the final chorus of Tame, when Frank goes for the deep roar....bloody scary stuff!
Id love to get hold of the whole Move Fest show, looked like a great show |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 10/23/2005 : 20:34:52
Ok i just watched the whole thing. It is the best music DVD I have ever seen. There was a lot of thought and detail put into this and I thank the people and the band for putting such a quality item together for the fans.
Thanks so much for such a great representation of the 2004 tour. This is definately a keepsake I will cherish for some time to come.
I never thought the Pixes would get back together and this is the best thing to relive the best live moments. Thank you so much, this really means so much to me to have such a specal record of the 2004 tour.
"I ain't goin to be what I ain't" |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 10/23/2005 : 20:01:42
This rocks!! The special thing where you can look at Monkey from all those angles is the coolest!!!!!!!!
I am watching the misc songs plus interviews. very nice!
I guess that the interviews with the band are going to be on another DVD?
"I ain't goin to be what I ain't" |
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