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UNDER REVIEW DVD SERIES:
MVD Video Documentarys Do Detailed Analysis of Rock History!
A SoundPress.net Feature Article by Rich and Laura Lynch
The is a new and voluminous DVD documentary series out there that takes a look under the hood and digs deep to deliver obscure and interesting facts about some of rock's most famous acts. We were recently sent the following selections from Under Review now out on MVD Visual.

Bruce Springsteen: Under Review-1978-82: Tale of the Working Man
This Documentary examines "Darkness On The Edge Of Town," "The River" and "Nebraska." Although Bruce Springsteen's huge body of work has had its highs and its not so highs, there is one distinct period within his career that remains, almost inarguably, his most creative, consistent, and satisfying. We talk of course of the trilogy of albums he released between 1978 and 1982, comprising Darkness On The Edge Of Town, The River and Nebraska. Across these records Bruce's storytelling was up there with Steinbeck's, his songs ranked with Dylan's best and the live shows were as exciting as anything James Brown had ever delivered. This documentary film looks again at these albums, and the shows he performed around them, and charts Springsteen's journey through this dark but glorious period. FEATURES INCLUDE Historical musical performances, reassessed by a panel of esteemed experts and obscure footage, rare interviews (with Springsteen and with others) and seldom seen photographs.
The Byrds: Under Review
This video is the ultimate review featuring critical analysis of the music and career of the Byrds. The Byrds Under Review is a documentary film which explores the music, career and background of one of America's most influential bands. With the aid of many who were there at the time, as either part of the group or close at hand, this 2 DVD set is a celebration of one of Rock N' Roll's truly great bands. It includes rare and classic performances re-assessed by a panel of experts, live and studio recordings of Byrds classics, footage and interviews from then and now, and exclusive and extensive contributions from Byrds members John York and Gene Parsons, further enlightenment from various collaborators, plus more!
Neil Young: Under Review 1976-2006
This engaging documentary includes rare performance footage never before on DVD. Neil Young Under Review 1976 – 2006 is a documentary film reviewing the music and career of one of the finest songwriter and most significant artists of the rock age - during the second half of his career. It includes live and studio recordings of Neil Young classics reappraised by a panel of contributors, and obscure footage, rare interviews and seldom seen photographs of and with Neil. It also includes review, comment, criticism and insight from; John Einarson, author of the highly acclaimed biography "Neil Young : Don't Be Denied"; respected American rock critic and ex-editor of Village Voice, Robert Christgau; British rock author and music journalist, Barney Hoskins; Uncut magazine's contributing editor, Nigel Williamson; ex-editor of BAM magazine and early champion of Neil Young, Dave Zimmer; CSNY biographer, Johnny Rogan; acclaimed music writer and historian, Clinton Heylin, and many others.
OTHER TITLES FROM MVD VISUAL:
AC/DC - CLASSIC ALBUM UNDER REVIEW: BACK IN BLACK DVD
AC/DC - HIGHWAY TO HELL: CLASSIC ALBUM UNDER REVIEW DVD
BARRETT, SYD - UNDER REVIEW DVD
BOWIE, DAVID - UNDER REVIEW 1976-79: THE BERLIN
GREEN DAY - UNDER REVIEW 1995-2000 THE MIDDLE YEARS DVD
GUNS N' ROSES - 2 CLASSIC ALBUMS UNDER REVIEW
MOTT THE HOOPLE - UNDER REVIEW DVD
OASIS - MORNING GLORY: CLASSIC ALBUM UNDER REVIEW DVD
RADIOHEAD - OK COMPUTER: CLASSIC ALBUM UNDER REVIEW DVD
ROLLING STONES - UNDER REVIEW 1962 - 1966 DVD
U2 - ACHTUNG BABY: CLASSIC ALBUM UNDER REVIEW DVD
WHO - UNDER REVIEW: 1964-1968 DVD
YOUNG, NEIL - UNDER REVIEW 1966-1975 DVD

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For more information on UNDER REVIEW DVD SERIES and the other organizations mentioned please visit the following links --
mvdb2b.com |
Springsteen DVD |
Neil Young DVD |
The Byrds DVD

(Originally Published on January 24, 2008)
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