the coolest music films of all time (19 titles)

this is a collection of my favourite music dvds available on lovefilm. but it's more than music. there's comedy, drama & action here - check out dig! "he broke my sitair man!" for all three. please enjoy.

by: michealjane from Bristol

DiG!

the greatest documentary on rock to date. and be ware of the one sided commentary. by one of the lead singers of one band? and the other is depicted as a psychopath? that's not exactly equal coverage there.

DiG! on DVD (2004)
Starring: Anton Newcombe, Joel Gion, Matt Hollywood
Director: Ondi Timoner
Certificate:
A documentary on the once-promising American rock bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, and the friendship/rivalry between their respective founders, Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor.

Rate this: 67% from 7,201 members

This Is Spinal Tap

so true its not funny.

This Is Spinal Tap on DVD (1984)
Starring: Andrew Divoff, Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal
Director: Rob Reiner
Certificate:
A brilliant and hilarious documentary-style satire of a has-been British heavy metal band who never really was on an absurd American comeback tour that never quite gets off the ground, THIS IS SPINAL TAP practically birthed the mockumentary style. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry ..read more »

Rate this: 70% from 21,910 members

Carter USM - Splash It All Over Live In Cologne

fun. dumb. big. fun. and dumb. great performance.

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Carter USM - Splash It All Over Live In ... on DVD (1993)
Director: Carter Usm
Certificate:
Carter USM was formed in 1988 by James Morrison and Les Carter. Backed by samples and a drum machine, the duo built a successful following on the UK live circuit and also performed sold out tours around the world to their adoring fans. SPLASH IT ALL OVER – LIVE IN COLOGNE features the band at the ..read more »

Rate this: 65% from 18 members

Nirvana - Unplugged In New York

a touching performance. you can actually hear kurt's voice warm up from a rasp to angst to the sorrow.

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Nirvana - Unplugged In New York on DVD (1993)
Starring: Nirvana
Director: Nirvana
Certificate:
Iconic grunge band Nirvana give a legendary acoustic performance of their songs, as well as a cover of David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold The World'. Features 14 songs, including 'Come As You Are', 'All Apologies', and 'Polly'.

Rate this: 85% from 478 members

Sonic Youth - Corporate Ghost

the new york art underground experminetal jet-set trash no stars show off their extensive and very impressive back catologue.

Sonic Youth - Corporate Ghost on DVD
Starring: Sonic Youth
Director: Sonic Youth
Certificate:
Tracklisting details not advised.

Rate this: 70% from 222 members

Ramones - End Of The Century

you know the ramones? well you said. because you do have two t-shirts with that logo on it. not the mention yr cbgb's shirt.

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Ramones - End Of The Century on DVD (2005)
Starring: The Ramones
Director: Michael Gramaglia, Jim Fields, Michael Gramaglia /Jim Fields
Certificate:
In 1974, the New York City music scene was shocked into consciousness by the violently new and raw sound of a band of misfits from Queens called the Ramones. Playing in a seedy Bowery bar to a small group of fellow struggling musicians, the band struck a chord of disharmony that rocked the ..read more »

Rate this: 63% from 4,923 members

Smashing Pumpkins, The - Vieuphoria

who rocked in the early 90s? oh, i don't know.. maybe a little band who may or may not have smashed a few pumpkins in their time. frenetic pace, frantic motions, all directed through a thing called billy pumpkin and his band.

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Smashing Pumpkins, The - Vieuphoria on DVD (1994)
Starring: The Smashing Pumpkins
Certificate:
Smashing Pumpkins rose up from the Chicago underground scene, via Nirvana's indie label Sub Pop, to massive mainstream pop success. Innovative and influential, they were some of the oddball darlings of Mtv. VIEUPHORIA is a collection of Pumpkins performances, captured between 1992 and 1994. It ..read more »

Rate this: 69% from 212 members

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Road To God Knows Where

documentary following nick cave on a not particularly enspiring tour through the usa. a great example of art and creativity knocking on the door of the land of mcdonalds.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - Road To Go... on DVD
Starring: Nick Cave
Certificate:
Features the film 'The Road To God Knows Where'.

Rate this: 65% from 189 members

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - The Videos

enter the room in a dark mood. and let nick articulate those feelings accompanied by his failed cress (bad seeds). (bad pun).

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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds - The Videos on DVD (2004)
Starring: Nick Cave, Kylie Minogue, Shane MacGowan
Certificate:
With that tall, skinny frame draped in black, dark sunglasses covering his eyes, and the greasy, slicked-back dark hair, Nick Cave certainly looks the part of the dark, sultry poet. With The Bad Seeds backing his moody, beautiful lyrics concerning love and death, Nick Cave has become cult hero to ..read more »

Rate this: 70% from 318 members