Devo - Live

Starring:Devo
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Product Type: DVD

Product Description

LIVE 1980 (AMARAY DUAL DISC) (DEVO)

Customer Reviews:

A very worthy purchase.......2007-04-02

(4.5/5 stars) This features Devo performing blistering, nearly perfect renditions of some of their most popular songs, including "Smart Partol/Mr.DNA," "Mongoloid," "Gut Feeling/Slap Yer Mammy," "Jocko Homo," "Come Back Jonee" and "Whip It." Highlights for me are the performance of "Pink Pussycat" and, since I am from Ohio, the inclusion of the "What's round on the ends and HI in the middle" riddle as part of "Jocko Homo." The sound quality is pretty good, considering it was recorded live in 1980. There are even a couple different audio options. Furthermore, the showmanship is most entertaining, with the guys sporting a variety of outfits, including their trademark Energy Domes. Attribute it to what you will, but the group is also very energetic throughout the performance. This is more than can be said for the Petaluma, CA audience, which does not appear to have been very large. Until the final couple songs, people in the front were more or less standing still in spite of the fact these guys were providing such an excellent show. My one complaint is that there is virtually no verbal interaction with the audience. Perhaps this was edited from the original footage for whatever reason, but Devo simply performs their songs and then leaves. I expected some witty dialogue, a monologue, anything that would allow us to get to know their personalities a little better. Nonetheless, this is a great value, with a video of a complete Devo concert from 1980 on one side and the soundtrack from the concert on the other, all for about $13.00. Heck, there are even clips of the guys performing as Dove, an alter ego of Devo. Buy this today.

DEVO live is a religious experience.......2007-01-18

wow. great song selection, endless energy, enough variation to keep it interesting, and a really weird, awesome ending featuring booji boy and 'tunnel of life'. the breakdown in the middle of 'jocko homo' is especially cool(what's round on the sides and hi in the middle? O-HI-O!). it's just amazing how good DEVO was live. the dvd loses a star because they don't show the drummer enough and the audio side of the disc inexplicably butchers the concert and leaves out the great version of 'jocko homo'.

Softcore Mutations!.......2006-12-25

Devo...nothing else compares. They are much more than just a band. You won't be disappointed with the disk. Great tracks, well shot, and definately a must have for the spud in your life.

A must have for all spuds.......2006-11-09

Where has this golden footage been hiding these past 25 years.There is something special about re-viewing this rare live concert in its raw form.Ok, so the picture quality and audio may not be exactly dolby digital but in my view this only adds to the sensation of seeing the pioneers of punk/electro/rock in their heyday
Absolutely essential viewing for fans

A madness to your movements really gets my goat.......2006-03-17

I got no beef with the audio. My beef ain't with the picture quality per se. My beef's with the editing.

The August 17, 1980 performance of "Gut Feeling/Slap Yer Mammy" included on this "LIVE 1980" DVD can also be found on the "DEVO: RISING SUN" DVD as a bonus feature. The "RISING SUN" version shows only what a single hand-held camera photographed from the foot of the stage, but slaps yer mammy twice as hard as the "LIVE 1980" version. Why? Because the "LIVE 1980" edit interpolates this tune, and every other, with blurry long shots of the entire stage, shot by a locked-off camera in the balcony. If you've ever fantasized about watching a concert entirely by security cam, this DVD brings you one step closer to your dream.

As presented on "RISING SUN", however, "Gut Feeling/Slap Yer Mammy" consists of one long, unbroken piece of film. The shot is by no means static; the cameraman creates one composition after another with attentive pans and zooms. The unbroken shot brings the viewer up-close-and-personal with the archetypal New Wave nutjob: Mark Mothersbaugh, his ramen noodle coif tossing sweat across the lens, banishes all doubt that he's had just about all he can take, and can't take it no more.

Even when, technically, he's marking time until the next lyric comes along, he stays in ferocious character. The unblinking camera captures each twitch. It's at these brief, dramaturgical moments that the "1980" editors get bored and throw in those lousy-looking long shots.

The people who put this DVD together had the raw material to create something extraordinary, something exciting and organic, but because you can't make the obligatory, coked-up edit from one camera's images alone, all available filler, Grade-Z or lower, is loaded into the grinder.

Devo - Live in the Land of the Rising Sun

Average customer rating:

Band Of Contradictions, Lame Concert Also
Worth every penny despite song selection...
2nd on the level of Devo live DVDs
Still DEVO
Still DEVO

Devo - Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
Starring: DEVO
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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( D ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Devo - Live 1980
Devo - Live
Devo - The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
Now It Can Be Told (Devo at the Palace 12/9/88)
Shout

ASIN: B0002OOUI2
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Product Description

LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN: JAPAN 2003 (DEVO)

Customer Reviews:

Band Of Contradictions, Lame Concert Also.......2006-08-13

I recommend seeing clips of this online at the usual places before buying this. I may be prejudiced by having seen them live in their hey day in 1980 in Central Park, but I was a little embaressed to have loved DEVO for as long as I have and seeing this footage. Mark looks really freaky, I think he had some mental issues or something around this time, the music they were putting out got a lot more mundane and he was moving towards theme music, he just looks scary like in urban cannibal scary.
Also, these guys exploded in weight so I mean it's like worse than seeing the Stones in their 60's. There is no video interaction in this concert like the ones I had seen them do before, I guess that was played out by this time but thats what made DEVO so cool I thought, the funny videos. I'm still a big DEVO fan of their recorded songs but the more I see of them live the less I want to see. As far as the contradictions go, these guys base all their stuff on making fun of retro 50's stuff like that was the worse period to live and Reagan (now Bush) bashing, but I think it's all for the mighty dollar sign. Mark is making his big money at his studio in LA (check out the bonus disc of The Life Aquatic to see it and him now), he's selling painted postcards for gawd aweful amounts online, I mean for someone who bashes the right and its messages he does'nt mind to make his bucks in it any way he can.

Worth every penny despite song selection..........2006-07-16

...and I ONLY say this because I'm in total agreement with a few other reviewers who remark how the song selection is way too similar to the Lollapalooza '96 DVD. Someone in another Devo review referred to NEW TRADITIONALISTS as a "sellout" album; well, he's entitled to his opinion, but that remains my favorite Devo album (so sue me)...man, I would have loved to hear live renditions of "Through Being Cool" and "Beautiful World." I can't help wondering how the Mothersbaugh/Casale clan feel about that record today...do they dislike it as well?

No matter, really. This is a fantastic concert recording and, as you've already heard, a must for Devo fans around the world. Just watched it last night for the first time (thank you, Netflix) and found myself feeling the old energy I used to get from their heyday. Hated to see the DVD end. Loved seeing the Tokyo kids getting such a rush from seeing their spudboy heroes live in concert. And again, as one other reviewer mentioned, the interview segments between songs are great; Gerald and Mark still have their senses of humor intact, as well as their keen observations of how the world is even more F'd up now than it was 28 years ago (3 cheers for Gerald's referring to the retarded cowboy in the White House!). Oh, one other thing: I've been wanting to get a Pug puppy for a long time. Seeing Gerald and Mark with their Pug companions at their side has only reinforced my determination.

They may be a little grayer, a little more long in tooth, but they've still got it...and God love 'em, it's obvious that they were having a blast doing this show. I've been a fan since first seeing them on Saturday Night Live back in 1978 and have never had the good fortune to see them live. In one of the interview segments, Gerry and Mark both stated that the 2004 Tokyo concert was a "rarity" and implied that it might not happen again. I hope that's not the case...I'll drag out my somewhat faded and now-tighter-fitting black Devo T-shirt with white lettering and go see them anytime. "Hey SPUDS!...Do you want MORE???" You'd better believe we do, Gerry.

2nd on the level of Devo live DVDs.......2005-12-27

In terms of sound, I'd place this, inbetween 1.) Devo Live at Lollapalooza and 3.) The Target Video release circa 1980.

Picturewise, it has it on both of them due to the stage set and quality of the footage.

It's nice to see the Enigma era line-up onstage (David Kendrick rejoined the band after having the throne filled by Josh Mancell and Josh Freese).

The bad things about this DVD are: 1.) The Mothersbaugh and Casale brothers are all so busy with other things at Mutato that DEVO is a nostalgia act, which is completely unacceptable for such an important band (insert your own joke about The Monkees here) with the same bloody songs from the Lollapalooza set, outside of "That's Good" and "Freedom of Choice" (Why not at least one song off _Total Devo_ or _Smooth Noodle Maps_?) and 2.) For all the whining about how hot the yellow suits are, they sure don't look like they've sweat that much or missed that many meals, excepting Bob Mothersbaugh who looks like he's not aged a day since ? Are We Not Men . . . came out.

Buy it if you're a completist like me, but don't be surprised to find yourself shaking your head at how much they seem to phone it in.

Signed,
epsteinsmutha

Still DEVO.......2005-09-06

I was at this Devo show outside Tokyo. They were great, and the video captures the essence of the show. They are slowing down a little, but the music is still fantastic. Worth buying and watching.

Still DEVO.......2005-09-06

I was at this Devo show outside Tokyo. They were great, and the video captures the essence of the show. They are slowing down a little, but the music is still fantastic. Worth buying and watching.

Average customer rating:

LIVE
Even In Transition, DEVO's Music From 1980 Is Still Fresh!
Party on SPUDS!
DEVO have never sounded better!
very good

Devo - Live
Starring: Devo
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

All Deals | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( D ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Devo - The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
Devo - Live 1980
Devo - Live in the Land of the Rising Sun
Now It Can Be Told (Devo at the Palace 12/9/88)
Duty Now for the Future/New Traditionalists

ASIN: B00006RJCU
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Amazon.com

Devo: Live opens with a short montage of Devo videos before plunging into a rare live performance from 1996. The lively set features 11 favorites from a Lollapalooza engagement--opening for Metallica, no less--at Irvine Meadows. The former "spud boys" of the 1970s and 1980s, now spud men, are as energetic as ever and the synchronized dancing for "Satisfaction" and "Uncontrollable Urge" is a treat. Something about Devo in broad daylight seems strange, but the band doesn't let the sun--or lack of background visuals--slow them down. The focus is on the music, with occasional shots of the audience, a foray into the crowd for a "Jocko Homo" sing-along, and a costume change from jumpsuits to shorts and T-shirts (white leg alert!). Though slightly less essential than the video compilation The Complete Truth About De-Evolution, Devo: Live is a great companion piece for the dedicated Devo devotee. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

LIVE.......2006-08-16

Devo Live is the fourth home video release by new wave band Devo, and their second DVD. Devo Live contains an entire performance from their 1996 reunion tour with Lollapalooza, filmed at Irvine Meadows, California. It was released in 2003.

The film details an entire live performance from Devo's 1996 reunion tour with Lollapalooza, opening for Metallica. The band performs a stripped down set consisting of songs from their first four albums. The band is in strong form and very energetic. However, the film itself has been criticised by fans for being poorly edited with rapid-fire cuts. Another criticism has been levelled at Rhino Records for their delays in producing the DVD and erronious packaging

Lolla Theme
Whip It
Girl U Want
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Uncontrollable Urge
Blockhead
Mongoloid
Jocko Homo
Smart Patrol / Mr. DNA
Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy)
Gates of Steel
Come Back Jonee

Even In Transition, DEVO's Music From 1980 Is Still Fresh! .......2005-12-04

I saw Devo live in 1979 and in late 1980-early 1981 (and 2005 as well!). This video covers a show that is clearly transitional for the band. The "devolution-" heavy aspects of the early shows and the costume changes are missing, as is the more elaborate stage sets of the later shows. Filmed in a small theater, the music remains as vital as ever. The "pre-concert" music is missing, but the closing "Corporate Anthem" is included. Perhaps two hand-held cameras provide close-ups of the young band (weren't we all young back then?) and a camera set in the balcony provides the usual, low-quality distance shots we're used to from small theater concert footage. Their 3-guitar assault blazes in full for most of the show, while Mark keeps in shape with jumping jacks and crawling around. The few audience shots give a good time-frame for the concert, as the hair is feathered and the clothes are preppy. The bonus footage of the M-80 concert is a real treat. In black-and-white, it has two great favorites from their early shows, "Praying Hands" and "Shrivel Up." The opening, "Star Wars- style" prologue will come as no surprise to those who have seen Devo recently or even paid any attention to their music throughout the yaers. This DVD is a MUST for all Devo-tees.

Party on SPUDS!.......2005-12-02

The sound quality is fantastic!

The audience is stoked!

The Beer is flowing!

DEVO, in their First Public performance in years shows the Headbangers at Lolla '96 what DE-evolution is all about.

All that was missing is Alan Myers on Drums! (Oh! That Alan!)

Though Josh does give us a good show, its just not the same without Alan.

DEVO have never sounded better!.......2005-10-24

This is such a strange show. The DVD shows a special performance that DEVO gave at Lollapalooza in 1996. It is strange because this is one of the finest DEVO performances I have seen, given in one of the worst settings.

Why is the setting wrong?. First off, DEVO is playing at an outdoor amphitheater (then called Irvine Meadows) during the day light hours. There are no visuals, lights, or movies to go along with their set. They were not allowed to set up any of their set pieces, so the performance is simply the band in raw form without even a backdrop. Another interesting aspect to the show is that DEVO is opening for bands such as Metallica, Soundgarden, and Rage Against the Machine. It was odd to watch Mark Mothersbaugh make his way through the audience during "Jocko Homo" and ask the confused mulleted metal heads, "Are We Not Men?" At one point during the show a member of the band (I think it was Gerry) refers to the audience and quips, "De-evolution is real. We see evidence of it here today!"

On the positive side, in spite of these drawbacks, this is one of the finest DEVO performances ever recorded. Of all the live DVDs, this is the best the band has sounded. In my opinion, the band never sounds better or more powerful than when Josh Freese (Vandals, A Perfect Circle, and many more) is drumming for them. This is one of the few places where one can hear DEVO with Josh on the skins. At the same time, the band seems to take all of the factors stacked against them, and put all of their energy into giving the audience one of the best DEVO performances ever. If you are a DEVO fan, then you are going to want to see this DVD. I did take off one star, because the setting for the performance is a bit off-putting. Regardless, that should not hold you back from watching and, more importantly, listening to this energetic performance.

very good.......2005-08-31

Always is a pleasure see and hear old songs... Essencially, this dvd is a great show, good sound and good video, although some classic songs, as "working in a coal mine", were absent. It is recomendable to remember old times

Complete Truth About De-Evolution/DEV-O Live

Average customer rating:

great DVD, if you can play it....(thus the middling rating)

Complete Truth About De-Evolution/DEV-O Live
Starring: Devo
Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

American Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

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DTS | Fully Loaded DVDs | Features | DVD | Video

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Devo - Live 1980
Devo - The Complete Truth About De-Evolution
Devo - Live in the Land of the Rising Sun

ASIN: B00029CZK2
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Customer Reviews:

great DVD, if you can play it....(thus the middling rating).......2005-10-03

for the Devo fan, this is a wonderful 2fer, BUT it is Region 2/3/4/5 NTSC, and not Region 1 as listed. Amazon was unaware of this and just found out from their distributor that this (Australian) set is not Region 1. So, if you have a Region-free player (or work-arounds ;-), I HIGHLY recommend this set if you don't already have the individual discs. For those of you without the appropriate equipment, I guess you'll have to buy the separate releases.