Devo
Live In The Land Of The Rising Sun
[MVD; 2004; Live Performance DVD]
Rating: 8.8
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Normally stuff that is covered here at justaddnoise is in no way as well known as Devo. Sometimes though, you come across something that you just know is going to be great without seeing or hearing it. This DVD is a prime example of that. It's Devo live in Japan, how could it possibly be disappointing?

Where else on Earth could you find a pulsating sea of adoring fans wearing bootlegged Energy Domes and singing every word right along with the band? Not in the U.S. I'm guessing. With even the trendiest of tours not selling enough tickets to be profitable, it's a shame us westerners don't recognize and reward quality musicians but we continue to encourage the likes of Lil' Jon and The Ying Yang Twins!? A damn shame...

Possibly most impressive is how great these guys sound after all these years. With only a few other bands staying together for this long, their intensity never waivers - and speaking of lasting bands, a highlight is a cover of The Stones' Satisfaction. Not many people do Stones better than the Stones!

If the 5.1 surround mix of favorites such as Girl U Want and Whip It isn't enough, you also get interviews, backstage footage, Devo shopping in Tokyo and enough Devo to satisfy that craving you forgot you had. Sweet!

 
   
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