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Carl
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 Posted - 11/30/2005 : 19:02:02
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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! |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
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Posted - 12/10/2005 : 11:01:27
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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. |
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Carl
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Posted - 12/11/2005 : 19:55:15
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A friend got me this for my birthday, can't wait to watch it.
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Daisy Girl
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Posted - 12/13/2005 : 17:40:31
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kfs
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Posted - 12/13/2005 : 20:55:10
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quote:
Originally posted by Daisy Girl
I gave my copy to a friend. Now I need another
Now THAT'S a friend! |
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TRANSMARINE
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Posted - 12/14/2005 : 13:50:25
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I've befriended my copy and give to it frequently.
I was alone...in my BIG BED
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Daisy Girl
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Posted - 12/14/2005 : 16:51:10
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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. |
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Carl
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Posted - 12/17/2005 : 06:42:05
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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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50 Pence
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Posted - 12/17/2005 : 09:29:48
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Bare, whats the DVD called?
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PixieSteve
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Posted - 12/17/2005 : 10:16:41
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'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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pixiestu
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Posted - 12/17/2005 : 10:49:23
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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.
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tobafett
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Posted - 12/27/2005 : 19:36:30
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| 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 :) |
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slaveish
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Posted - 06/24/2006 : 18:31:19
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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. |
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mcil
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Posted - 06/25/2006 : 04:59:45
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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??
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number 13
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Posted - 06/25/2006 : 11:15:27
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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? |
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Jadyn50
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Posted - 06/29/2006 : 20:27:53
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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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toeknee
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Posted - 07/02/2006 : 17:37:13
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mrb
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Posted - 07/24/2006 : 21:16:41
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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 |
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Carl
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Posted - 07/25/2006 : 07:17:54
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Yep, in fact you've just made me think...maybe it's due another watch!
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Posted - 08/26/2006 : 07:58:18
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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! |
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