Live from the 9:30 Club

Description

We gonna do some new stuff, we gonna do some old stuff. Y'all down with it, right?, Stokley Williams, the magnificent lead singer of Mint Condition, the quintessential R&B Band of the `90s, teasingly asks an audience that lets him know the answer. Now back with this slammin' live DVD, Mint Condition proves the band's bigger and better than ever as the quintet (lead vocalist Stokley, guitarist Homer O'Dell, keyboardist Larry Waddell, saxophonist Jeff Allen and bassist Rick Kinchen) takes its incomparable grooves to the next level on stage at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Growing stronger over the band's ten years together, Mint Condition has developed a hot, seductive sound, irresistibly combining soul, jazz and gospel. Highlighted by Stokley's searing, soulful voice and melodious background harmonies, the band's unique sound is now showcased on this vibrantly cool first DVD. The set features all of Mint Condition's top hits, including the blazing "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)," "Forever In Your Eyes," "U Send Me Swingin'," "What Kind of Man Would I Be?," "So Fine" and "Is This Pain Our Pleasure?," as well as songs from their latest album Livin' the Luxury Brown including "I'm Ready," the summery smooth "Whoaa" and "Half an Hour," recalling the classic Earth, Wind & Fire track, "Reasons." For live music at its best, you got to get it in Mint Condition!

Track Listing

1. Opening - Mintrolude [1:46]
2. The Tempest [1:11]
3. Swole [4:26]
4. Hurt [5:20]
5. Pain or Pleasure? [7:10]
6. Whoa [4:30]
7. So Fine [3:51]
8. Breakin' My Heart [7:45]
9. Mintal [9:12]
10. Funky Weekend [7:11]
11. Call Me [:03]
12. Party [6:00]
13. What Kinda Man [4:05]
14. I'm Ready [8:43]
15. Credits - Look What You Done 2 Me [5:26]

Customer Reviews:

Excellent!.......2007-02-07

From humble beginnings to being masterfully talented, this group is like homemade soup! Or should I say Prego. "it's in there" with all the fixin's.

THE NEXT BEST THING TO SEEING THEM LIVE..........2006-05-13

If you're a big fan of live music, you prefer your musicians to have verifiable skills, or you like your music to step outside of all kinds of boxes, this DVD/Documentary must find a home in your private collection. Mint Condition is a band that needs no introduction. After watching the DVD, it becomes evident why they have been dubbed "The Baddest Band in the Land". This is an excellent snap-shot of a band that is made for the stage. The documentary also provides backstage access to a group that has survived the music biz for 15 years.

MC filmed their show at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C for good reason: the crowds know how to give back great energy. This DVD/Doc was filmed because it is impossible to fit all that MC is on a studio album. In order to have a true experience of what MC is all about, you have to see them live. This is the next best thing to being there.

All throughout the set the band is feeling the love and you can see the devotion from the crowd. This 62 minute concert shows a definite connection with the fans male and female. Stokely Williams (vocalist/instrumentalist) is a terrific front man; capable of eliciting responses from every corner of the venue. Guitarist Homer O'Dell, Key-boardist/Sax Jeffrey Allen, Key-boardist Lawrence Waddell and Stage-Drummer Terry Wesley anchor the musical foundations which they approach with a energetic resolve. Bassist Ricky Kinchen gives his signature turns and spins, while engaging the crowd. This band has terrific chemistry that radiates from stage in unstoppable torrents of funk, rock, jazz and R&B/Soul sonic goodness. The set spans five Mint Condition records and is paced perfectly.

Pretty Decent, But Not The Definitive MC.......2006-03-11

I have been a Mint Condition fan since the start, and was pleased when this DVD finally came out- it had been rumored to be released right after the new album came out. I had already recorded the BET special so I kinda knew what to expect, but I definitely wanted to get this for the extra songs.

The fellas gave an overall good performance that night, which I'm sure the DVD could not give justice. Special mention goes to "Whoaa", "Funky Weekend", "Call Me" (which I wasn't really a fan of on the album, until now), and "What You Bring to The Party". Stokley was in decent voice and the other guys supported him well. But being a drummer and a big Chris Dave fan, I definitely miss him and his fire on the drums. I have a copy of MC's performance on BET's Planet Groove that supported "Definition of a Band"- complete with Keri Lewis (who wasn't terribly missed by me) and Chris Dave, and it is by far, IMHO, the definitive live performance by these guys, thanks partly to Chris Dave's rock solid drumming. Terry Wesley is cool, but he is definitely different style wise. And, to me, it seemed like he was the weak link in the drum duet with Stokley during "Mintal"- which turned out to be a great song once everybody else joined in. And everybody else definitly brought the funk for the entire DVD.

Another thing that brought the DVD down for me was the documentary clips between most of the songs. There is a documentary that is included in the Special Features section of the DVD that has a lot of the same footage that was included during the concert, so why not just take it out of the concert? And not only that, during the closing credits, the audio of the first chorus of their performance of "Look Whatchu Done 2 Me" was heard- and it was soundin' FUNKY!!! I was like, why wasn't THAT song included in the concert instead of teasing us with a snippet like that and wasting space with documentary clips we can see later?

I was still mostly pleased with the DVD, and this is definitely a must have for all MC fans. I would love to see a DVD with all of their videos also, but I won't hold my breath on that one. BUY THIS DVD and the "...LUXURY BROWN" CD and SUPPORT THE FELLAS!!!!

Amazing.....True Live Music. Additional 5 stars.......2006-02-26

The follow up to 'Livin the Luxury Brown', Live from the 9:30 Club, is the Ultimate Mint Condition fan experience. I bought the CD first, and after hearing it I went flying to FYE to pick up the DVD.

Dropping the Live set from DC, was a very good idea for the band. A tour would be much welcomed by the fans. Forget everything you've seen & heard with all of these so-called singers festering the market.

Stokely's display of total mastering of vocalization, is what interested me in Mint Condition. As musicians, these guys can cover the whole realm. Their debut single 'Pretty Brown Eyes' showcased one of the bands strengths, the ballad. With each new release they took their production and writing skills up a notch.

What makes Mint, Mint, are their songs. The band isn't just cranking out a bunch of catch phrase hooks, smothered over with banging guitar and bass licks. Mint is putting it down lyrically, and musically better than any act in the biz right now.

I'm excited about the band, because there was a 6 year hiatus in between releases, 'Life's Aquarium, and 'Livin the Luxury Brown'. I'm one of those Mint fans who want to see a release, at least, once a year. So when they dropped the Live CD/DVD, I almost lost my mind, because Mint brings it to you right.

What can you say about the Live show.....AWESOME!!!!! I wish they would have included some of their other hits, like 'On & On', 'This Day This Minute, Right Now', and the rock inspired 'Fidelity'..I knew they would have blown the stage up with fidelity.

Mint Condition has lasted for this long because of their brand of music. It's a good thing to have such a talented group of brothers out their doing quality music. Music that means something, because of the issues their songs touch on. No, don't get it twisted, these aren't your average little, nasty little r&b singers.

I play bass guitar, so this is a musicians dream for me. Buy the CD/DVD. It will be the best piece of music you've spent your $$$ on in a while. No doubt. this is vintage stuff, and a must have for all true Mint Condition fans.

We want a tour...we want a tour...we want a tour.

Live from 9:30 review.......2006-02-14

This is a fabolous DVD released from the baddest band in the land. It is a very clear and crisp DVD which show cases the fellas trueness to being a real band. It also showcases the versaltility of the lead singer and the strongness of his heavenly voice. I love this band till the end and will remain a # supporter. I suggest this DVD and any of their music if you want to hear real music from real musicians not tracked up.

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David Soul tragically not included.
Mixed results from a mixed message
A Different Kind Of Spiritual Journey!
9 souls 9 holes.
A work of art.

9 Souls
Starring: Kôji Chihara , Onimaru , Jun Kunimura , Kiyohiko Shibukawa , and Mame Yamada
Director: Toshiaki Toyoda
Manufacturer: Arts Magic
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ASIN: B0006Q9478
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Description

When a bomber, a patricide, a pornographer, and a mad biker, together with various other forms of social detritus, break free from jail, it is not surprising that mayhem follows in their wake. What is surprising is the degree of sympathy that brilliant young director Toshiaki Toyoda ("Blue Spring") elicits with elegant ease from the spectator, as the gang of misfits roams the land in a despair that is crueler for being comic. This is humanity on the run to nowhere. Although originally inspired by "The Great Escape", the film has more of a feel of Les Miserables mixed with a hallucinogenic, cut with speed. A truly original addition to the jailbreak genre!

SPECIAL DVD FEATURES:
2 Interviews with Director Toshiaki Toyoda
Trailers
Biographies
Filmographies
Promotional Material
Full-Length Commentary with Tom Mes
Anamorphic Widescreen presentation
5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound

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David Soul tragically not included........2007-01-19

9 Souls: 3 out of 10: Here is another great film critics will love. The problem is that it is not a very good movie.

The films premise is simple. 9 convicts escape a prison after the tenth one goes crazy and tells them where the treasure is. The first half has a lot of slapstick some of it very broad while the second half is a character driven descent into fantasy and melancholy. The two halves simply don't mix.

Individual scenes do work very well (The guys crashing a friends house who has a new Filipino bride is hilarious While a later scene with the big guy working in the restaurant tugs at the heartstrings.) They simply don't mesh together.

The movie is for one thing missing entire set-ups. One scene shows the guys desperately looking for change under a deserted vending machine to buy a snack. The very next scene has the whole crew in drag sitting down in a restaurant. Where did they get the dresses and wigs? (The crew includes both the big guy and a midget) How did they get all the clothes and money to buy the meal? And most puzzling is why are they in drag? They are clearly guys in drag and lets face it is there anything more memorable to witnesses than a big guy and a dwarf eating a meal dressed as women? I mention the big guy and the dwarf because besides the old guy everyone else seems to blend into each other. (In fact they wear matching white jumpsuits throughout most of the movie)

The movie has very little character development in the first half and as a result the second half really lacks an emotional punch. As we are often trying to figure out who is who in their individual payoff scenes.

Speaking of a drag the second half has all those wonderful sweeping camera shots and big emotional moments and great symbolism that makes a great film. It is also excruciatingly slow which makes for a boring movie.

9 Souls is a big disappointment, the reviews gush about a great film and it's in there somewhere, good luck finding it yourself.

Mixed results from a mixed message.......2007-01-05

While I love many modern Japanese (and other Asian) films, especially horror films, I did not care much for this one. The scene is set for us to know that each one of these nine souls is a violent and/or disturbed individual, with the sole exception of the doctor, and so the final path they take may not be so surprising. Without adding any spoilers, though, I must caution viewers that while the first half of the movie has many comic moments, the final half has many brutally violent and bloody scenes. While it makes perfect sense in the context of the movie, the overwhelming picture I would be given by the other reviews, including the lead review by Amazon, is that this is basically a comedy at heart. This movie is a tragedy in essence.

On that note it must be said, what is the message here? Sure, there need not be an overt message for a film to be enjoyable -- but it is evident that the director is attempting to convey a message of sorts. Unfortunately for me that weakens the film, because the comedic and warm moments of the story are shown to be a sort of mirage. Such moments will not last. Consequences to your actions are harsh, just like life.

The cinematography and music score are outstanding. I wanted very much to like the movie, but it's certainly not my cup of tea. If you enjoy the more violent modern movies, like those of Miike Takashi, you may like this one. If you prefer movies to be a little less so, as with those films by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, you may want to pass on this one.

A Different Kind Of Spiritual Journey!.......2007-01-04

There are many different MODERN types of films coming out of Japan today. Many viewers find these to be uninteresting, or maybe even a little bit pretentious. However, I like a lot of what I see in modern Japanese films. Some, in fact many, are not for everyone; but there are certain qualities that I like in much of modern Japanese cinema that I find lacking in most American films. Take for instance this film in question. I lent it to 10 friends, who like myself, love Japanese cinema. 5 liked the film, the other 5 did not. We basically all have the same tastes in common concerning are likes and dislikes in Japanese films. Therefore, while I found this film to be outstanding, as a word of caution, rent it first.

Quite frankly, I was not sure what to expect when I purchased this film when it was first released. I happen to buy a lot of Japanese films this way. Some are a hit, while others are a miss. This one was a 'grand-slam' to me. The film centers on 9 prisoners who have just escaped from prison. They are determined to find the 'key to the universe' as it has been described by another inmate known as the 'counterfeit king,' who has elected to stay behind and not join the others in their escape. They are also looking for the stash of money that will set them on their new path in life: Just one more chance, so the saying goes. But can they escape their own past deeds? Is there hope for redemption? Maybe, and maybe not. One views the run down neighborhoods and poverty in Japan that we in the west rarely see, or hear about.

As the films narrative proceeds in the begining, the viewer is given a little bit of slapstick comedy. Not too outlandish, just a bit of goofing off, and joy of these 9 escaped prisoners new-found freedom. But this is not meant to be a film without some retribution: as director Toshiaki Toyoda has driven a sharp divide right down the films center. What begins as a new life for these escaped prisoners, will eventually spiral into a dark abyss. The film gives the viewer great character development in the first half of the film. You get to know each of the characters: and they all give superb acting performance in their respective roles. Setting out together in their stolen red van, each of these characters give really outstanding individual acting performances. As a warning, there is some violence and disturbing scenes in the film. I highly recommend the film.

9 souls 9 holes........2005-02-24

This is one of the greatest films I have ever seen. If you are a lover of modern Japanese films, you will love 9 Souls. I was very impressed by Toyoda's film Blue Spring, but 9 Souls blows Blue Spring out of the water. The characters are cool, the soundtrack kicks ass, the chicks are hot. What more could you want. The movie is so good, just on a stylistic level, that the fact that the story is good is just a plus. If you don't like surrealism, vagueness, and ambiguity, then this film is not for you, but those of you who are familiar with modern Japanese cinema will love this. Almost all Modern Japanese films fit these standards and this is no different.

A work of art........2005-02-22

I just finished watching 9 Souls just minutes ago and I must say this is an amazing movie, anybody who even remotely enjoyed Blue Spring's NEEDS to see this movie.

Stunning.

Live From The River Of Dreams (DVD + CD)

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The Best of what's around?
good but...........

Live From The River Of Dreams (DVD + CD)
Director: Larry Jordan
Manufacturer: Columbia Music Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Product Features:

CD Features "All My Life"
First Studio Recording in 14 years
Plus 3 Additional Unreleased Tracks
DVD features Live Concert with 14 songs
Dolby Digital

ASIN: B000P69ILG

Product Description

DVD Track Listing: (1)No Man's Land (2)Pressure (3)Ballad Of Billy The Kid (4)Leningrad (5)Allentown (6)My Life (7)I Go To Extremes (8)Shades Of Grey (9)The River of Dreams (10)Goodnight Saigon (11)We Didn't Start The Fire (12)A Hard Day's Night (13)Big Shot (14)Piano Man CD Track Listing: (1)All My Life (2)You're My Home (Live at Madison Square Garden 2005) (3)Honesty (Live at Madison Square Garden 2005) (4)Stiletto (Live at Madison Square Garden 2005)

Customer Reviews:

The Best of what's around?.......2007-09-11

This was a pretty good show, but hardly definitive when you consider the depth and breadth of Billy's catalogue. I, and most of his other fans, are still waiting for that one show that encapsulates everything that he is and does. This is a good performance but it didn't take my breath away. For one thing, he's great all by himself. An intimate "VH-1 Storytellers" type of concert might have been more compelling. Alternatively, a show that was about twice as long might have made this release feel more like an entree and less like an appetizer. This will have to do until something better comes along...

You will notice that Billy keeps rolling his eyes during the performance. Initially I thought he was just bored with the whole thing. After watching it a 2nd time I realized that he was trying desperately to avoid looking at the cameras while they were recording. This was probably done at the director's behest. It was an odd choice.

He also sweats profusely at times, and sounds a bit congested early in the show. He may not have been feeling well at the time.

One of the main highlights, and the thing that makes this one a keeper, was Billy's rendition of the Beatles' "Hard Day's Night". He was clearly turned on by the experience and I think the audience fed off of that energy.

Also of note: Billy is seen playing the piano with his arse during one segment, which I found oddly amusing. It kind of reminded me of one of those clasic rock moments such as Chuck Berry's duck-walk or Jerry Lee Lewis' various on-stage antics. He was clearly in the moment, which was great to see.

Final note: The bonus cd that comes with this dvd contains Billy's "All My Life" which is essentially his best Frank Sinatra impersonation. Even the cover photo shows him wearing one of Frank's hats. Be that as it may, there are a couple of live cuts from the Madison Square Garden show which have some real passion to them (particularly "Honesty"). It's a good little collection of songs (3 1/2 stars).

good but..................2007-04-22

This is a great DVD, but not near long enough. I would like to see that millennium concert released sometime before the next millennium. As a footnote this set is available at Walmart for ten bucks.

The Films of Toshiaki Toyoda: Blue Spring/9 Souls

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The Films of Toshiaki Toyoda: Blue Spring/9 Souls
Starring: Kôji Chihara , Onimaru , Jun Kunimura , Kiyohiko Shibukawa , and Mame Yamada
Director: Toshiaki Toyoda
Manufacturer: Arts Magic
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ASIN: B000FILVI2
Release Date: 2006-06-27

Description

Two films that showcase the talents of one of the most important young directors working in Japan today, Toshiaki Toyoda. These films are as memorable for their stirring soundtracks as they are for the stellar performances from their all-star casts. Blue Spring - In this school, the students run the halls. But when the system breaks down, all that is left is violence and death. 9 Souls - A gang of convicts break out of jail on the trail of a hidden treasure. But as each escapee's past comes back to haunt them, can their sins ever be forgiven?

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Love the Band, Not Crazy About the DVD
Everything you could ask for and more.

Pietasters - Live at the 9:30 Club
Starring: The Pietasters
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Pietasters: 1992-1996

ASIN: B0006J2G0W
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Product Description

LIVE AT THE 9:30 CLUB (PIETASTERS)

Customer Reviews:

Love the Band, Not Crazy About the DVD.......2006-08-26

There are several problems with this DVD, which is already in my dust bin. First, let me assue that I am a Pietasters fan. Heck, at 51, I am probably one of ska's oldest fans.

The Pietasters are a definitive ska band with their constant backbeat on guitar and keyboards rockin reggae feel. Their albums and live shows are fun -- sort of a throwback to the party band you'd hire for your frraternity (or 50th birthday). However, I'll be the first to admit that from singer to last horn player, they are weaker musicians than many ska outfits, from Streetlight Manifesto and Mad Caddies, with their interesting horn arrangements, to the more bubble gum Reel Big Fish, with their tight arrangements and finely honed staged presence.

This DVD has two glaring problems: it exposes the weakness of the band when the sound is not "sweetened" in a studio (as most groups do), and worse of all, it sounds as though it was recorded on an old camcorder by your Uncle Louie. The look and sound are rather disappointing. If a band wants to showcase themselves, record off the main feed and mix it. Don't push onto the public a weak sounding DVD reminiscent of the pirate tapes people make in movie houses.

That said -- Pietaster fans will enjoy the side commentary. And maybe just maybe they were looking for the "home movie feel." But I suspect this release will cost them fans, not make new ones. They know how to do better -- as we can hear on their live CD's.

Still, if you are a fan of this band, which can never seem to get a break, buy this DVD as a way of showing support. It's also the only chance some will have to see them perform. I just hope they take one more stab at producing something at least as good as the average wedding tape.

Everything you could ask for and more........2005-03-02

I am a huge fan of The Pietasters and I was at the concert when this DVD was filmed. So, I will try to keep this review as unbiased as possible.

This DVD is awesome!!!!

At first, I was expecting it to be a straight-forward concert film. To my surprise, it was a lot more! Woven in-between the concert footage, are documentary snippets which give the viewer insight to how the band was formed, how they got their name, and many of the highs, and lows, of their 15 year existence.

The songs selected are fine. Some of my favorites were not selected. But the songs that were chosen are a true representation of their music and reflect each of the albums they've released. "Chain Reaction", "Malmo", and "Somebody" are some of the many highlights. Plus 2 songs with DJ Selah are included.

I was really impressed with the documentary snippets. These shorts allow each member to introduce themselves to the viewer, tell a little bit about the band's origin and remember bits of their colorful history. You share in their excitement over the opportunity to be James Brown's backing band as well as their heart-felt loss over the sudden death of Todd Eckheart in 2001.

If you know nothing about The Pietasters, this DVD is a great way to introduce yourself to their music and the band members themselves. If you are already a Pietasters fan, this DVD will not disappoint! It's like having a Pietasters show in your living room....without the spilled beer and crushing throngs of fans.

(Parents should be aware that some of the documentary footage contains adult themes that probably would not be appropriate for children under 13.)

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dancin in the street
David Ruffin Shines
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MOTOWN REVIEW
Dancing in The Street

Dancin' in the Street
Starring: Eddie Kendricks , Curtis Womack , Martha Reeves , Mary Wells , and David Ruffin
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 6305712093
Release Date: 1999-12-21

Description

Detroit's greatest legends are "Dancin' in the Street" live on stage! This 1987 concert features 28 classics from the '60s and '70s, including 12 number one hits and many of the songs that made these artists famous. Songs: You Beat Me to the Punch, Two Lovers, The One Who Really Loves You, My Guy (Mary Wells); Wonderful World, He Will Break Your Heart, Chain Gang, Bye Bye Baby, Shout (Mary Wells with Curtis Womack); I'm Ready For Love, Come and Get These Memories, Nowhere to Run, I'll Have to Let Him Go, Jimmy Mack, Heat Wave (Martha Reeves); My Whole World Ended, Statue of a Fool (David Ruffin); Just My Imagination, Ain't Too Proud to Beg, Girl Girl Girl, My Girl/It's Growing/Since My Baby Left Me, The Way You Do the Things You Do, (I Know) I'm Losing You (David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks); Get Ready, Keep on Truckin' (Eddie Kendricks); Dancin' in the Street (Martha Reeves and Company).

Customer Reviews:

dancin in the street.......2007-06-26

I own this dvd and have owned it for several years. I did not get it from this site. I amazingly found it in a store and the only reason that I bought it was because of David Ruffin. When I first bought it I watched the whole show, but with subsequent viewings, I only watch the parts with David and Eddie Kendricks. Now I did not pay alot for it but it was worth every penny just to see these two. I had never had the pleasere of seeing them in concert before and i was not disappointed. David is masterful on stage and it makes me very sad that I never was able to see him in person. If you have the opportunity to buy the dvd, DO SO! you will not be disappointed either. If you are a David Ruffin fan or Temptations fan.
The only bad thing about the concert in general is the rest of the show is forgetable.

David Ruffin Shines.......2006-04-02

I just don't get it. Some reviewers rate this DVD based on all of the performances from all of the performers. That would be like judging a Muhammad Ali fight based on the undercard. Who cares? It is extra gravy. Ruffin, one of the best vocalists and entertainers ever, becomes the center of attention as soon as he, well, walks on center stage. He singlehandedly makes this a 5-Star review. I bought this DVD solely to see him and Eddie Kendricks perform. With a DVD, you can skip the preliminaries--as I suggest you do--and go straight to the chase. Ruffin, Motown's greatest act, was the Temptations. Make no bones about it. Though they would have been a good group without him, they became untouchable with him. Ruffin's solo career, because Motown did not properly promote it, did not live up to its billing. His work was as good, but it simply was not promoted as it should have been. The music from his post-Temptations days remains, arguably, the least appreciated music there is. I had the privilege of seeing him perform twice. Once, just before he left the Tempts. A second time, while he was performing with Eddie Kendricks in a show similar to this. Both times he was simply electrifying. I couldn't take my eyes off of him. This goes to my major gripe regarding this DVD: Poor camera work. The director must have gotten a whiff of some wacky weed for he misses ALL of Ruffin's splits and most of his dancing. Instead, entirely too much time is devoted to the splendid dance moves of the background singers (who are EXCELLENT, but Ruffin should have been showcased more. What a shame. Nevertheless, if you want to know what REAL soul is, check this DVD out. If you're not tapping your feet throughout, especially on the grand finale, "I Know I'm Losing You," have someone check your pulse.

Trips Dowm Memoory Lane.......2005-09-20

Listening to your the favorite music of your young adulthood can be saddening and uplifting. We find out that the idols of your youth have aged, just like you. Some of the stars, like Martha Reeves, should let her songs live in our memories. Edie Kendricks and David Ruffin, on the other hand, show that time may have taken the glitter off their voice in their prime but they still have it; the charisma and showmanship are still stellar. Even if nature has made their voices a little ragged in places, age has enriched their ability to interpete the songs with greater subtlety.

MOTOWN REVIEW.......2005-09-19

The sound and picture quality was excellent. David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks were the best performers overall.

Dancing in The Street.......2005-09-17

The performance by David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks is extroadinary. Eddie has lost some of his voice by this age but David Ruffin may just be the best Motown ever produced. At this age he demonstrates vocal ability that even Marvin or Michael never had. I only wish more concert video of these two were available. It is sad that todays musicians aren't even on the same scale of these two. I would have pruchased the DVD for twice the price.

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Aura Battler Dunbine, Vol. 9: Forsaken Souls of Byston Well

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Aura Battler Dunbine, Vol. 9: Forsaken Souls of Byston Well
Starring: Aura Battler Dunbine
Manufacturer: Adv Films
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ASIN: B0002VKZGG
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Description

The battle lines are drawn as the war for control of Byston Well hits home! It's up to Show and the crew of the Zelana to insure that the civil war, which has cut Byston Well in half, doesn't end tragically for the unsuspecting citizens of our world. Will Show succeed as the stakes grow higher?

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Beat Vol 2 Shows 6-9
Starring: Various
Manufacturer: City Hall Records
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ASIN: B0007Z0O6I
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Cornbread Presents Street Heat, Vol. 9: Texas All-Stars

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Cornbread Presents Street Heat, Vol. 9: Texas All-Stars
Starring: Various Artists
Manufacturer: Cornbread
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Cornbread Presents Street Heat, Vol. 17: Got Drank

ASIN: B0009YA4B2
Release Date: 2005-07-12

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The Texas All-Starz is one of the best selling issues yet. It features the top artist from Texas both mainstream and underground. The DVD is so popular that we have begun production on volume II. Texas All-starz is a whos who of southern rap. This DVD has exclusive footage from Lil Flip, Z-Ro, Slim Thug, Devin Tha Dude, Mike Jones, Big Tuck and Paul Wall just to name a few!!!

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Awesome show (watch out for the ads, though!)
Please release more Kung Faux dvds!
Ill Master
POSSIBLY THE GREATEST TV SHOW EVER !!!
Pity the clueless & close minded, for ignorance is bliss.

Kung Faux - Volume 1
Starring: Queen Latifah , Afrika Bambaataa , Elephant Man , Fatman Scoop , and The Guru
Director: Mic Neumann
Manufacturer: WEA Corp
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ASIN: B00008MHAG
Release Date: 2003-04-08

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Awesome show (watch out for the ads, though!).......2006-03-26

This is one of the greatest TV shows I have ever seen. Totally funky fresh to the limit, worth the purchase. However, these DVDs do include commercials. You literally have to fast forward through ads on your own DVD. Other than that, an awesome show. Proud to have it on my shelf.

Please release more Kung Faux dvds!.......2005-08-14

Please release more Kung Faux dvds!

I have been waiting so long for "Volume 2" to come out that I made the mistake of buying another dvd that someone said might quench my thirst for "Kung Faux".

Amazon recommended something called "Volcano High" that was a complete piece of trash and a total rip off & let down.

And, it made me realize even how much more I love "Kung Faux" and will likely never be able to replace it with something else.

So, please, please, please! Release more episodes on dvd before i have an anxiety attack!-I am not kidding.

You guys have created a monster!- Now Feed Me!

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Ill Master.......2005-07-25

I first saw Kung Faux about a year ago, perhaps longer. I just NOW got the DVD for it...I will tell anyone who hasn't seen it yet that it's absolutely rediculous, but just as entertaining. If you have a good sense of humor and can laugh at the word "Nikka," when it's used that the end of a sentence, then go buy this movie. I just wish volume 2-6 were released, i can seem to find them anywhere

The only draw backs is the commercials that appear while you are watching the episodes. Other than that it's all worth it...

POSSIBLY THE GREATEST TV SHOW EVER !!!.......2005-07-19

The Miami Herald says Kung Faux is "possibly the greatest tv show ever!" and I couldn't agree more.

My TIVO is full of the censored epiosdes from the FUSE and AZN tv channels and I love that I can now get them uncensored on dvd then put them on my new PSP.

I also love all of the little surprises that they drop in between the episodes on dvd like the hip hop music video from Sweden and hot girls from GAME. They are like the surprises you get in a box of Cracker Jacks or something.

I have already signed up to the email list at [...]for the rest of the dvds in the series. I wish more TV was like this.

Pity the clueless & close minded, for ignorance is bliss........2005-07-07

For some people, hip hop slang sounds like a foreign language,...like when they here someone say "he done messed up my doobie dun" or " i gots to get my shape up yo"...all they hear is are a bunch of words that make no sense to them,... and for others kung fu films are only good to them if they are seeing exactly what they have seen a thousand times before with a overly carbon copied soundtrack and 80 minutes of filler spread out between a few minutes of fight scenes here and there.

If this sounds like you then don't get this dvd, just order yourself another scoop of vanilla ice cream from somewhere else.

But if you love comic book style video game graphic effects, the wordplay of Rap lyrics, the subversive intelligent humor found in the brains of hip hop music artists from around the world & can understand what they are saying or at least mean, as well as wall to wall fight scenes but not the boring parts of old kung fu movies, then this is the dvd for you.

This is the realist, funniest thing that I have seen in a long long time, and the music is incredible...the fight scenes alone scored to thumping tracks from De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, & Queen Latifah or worth the price...They have a "karaoke" game function on the dvd that allows you to mute the dialogue but keep the music and I find myself playing this all of the time as booming background music while I am working it is that good.

It should be noted that this is not an entire season of episodes on one dvd,...it is actually two "uncensored" episodes from the first season plus a bunch of short movies, promo trailers, and music videos that are also pretty interesting, which make it run around 90 minutes long very much like an "Anime" DVD.

I have to say that I think "Anime" is more like what this "Kung Faux" dvd should be compared to, not a classic kung fu movie or some throw away hip hop gimmick.

It requires a certain amount of willingness for the viewer to give into this new environment infused with fast paced color and music and expanded vocabulary, and I don't know about you, but I enjoyed the challenge and experience of learning and discovering something new while being entertained, and I was almost glad that there wasn't a whole bunch of episodes on one disc, because with so much to take in on this dvd, I think I might have gotten a brain overload if I watched too many of them in a row.

I pity the clueless & close minded of you who chose to (...) rather than enjoy this dvd because like most things in your life...it is all probably just too far over your head to comprehend and requires more knowledge of pop culture and brain power than you can muster, so you will never have the opportunity to laugh and enjoy this dvd like I have, but like they say..."ignorance is bliss", and the world needs dumbos like you to keep the crap flowing, because god forbid a mass majority demand intelligent humor , because that would kill off the vast majority of brain dead nuggets being pooped out by the majority of entertainment companies in the world today and sink it for everyone...so you keep hating kids, while others like me find salvation in our little boxes of goodness like "Kung Faux".

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