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EDITOR'S
NOTE: This is just a test. Do not adjust your
browser! Nah, we don't usually review videos, but here it
is... and I think it's worth taking a look at! Let me know
if you want to see more of this type of stuff. -R.
The purpose behind this release
didn't strike me right away. On the one hand this is the next
generation of underground music talent in a similar vein to what
"The Decline of Western Civilization's The Metal
Years" was in 1987. On the other hand, who are
BADSVILLE, what do they do and why should we care? But then it
hits me... what "Decline" was to '87, the same could
be said for "Rock 'n Roll Documentary."
Now, I don't remember fourteen
years ago let along four hours ago, but "Decline"
displayed some of the best in "Underground" Metal
talent of its time, typifying the behind-the-scenes struggles
and eventual triumphs of many bands that exist and live the
dream, but still stand on the outside looking in... even while
developing an up and coming culture of listeners and
lifers.
BADSVILLE adopts the same
measure, taking the viewer straight into the pit of a dark,
smoke-filled, deadbeat club for a true measure of bottom-up
exposure. The many bands featured on this collection have
already made their mark as cult acts, fighting the good fight
with no preconceptions of overnight stardom or mainstream
exposure. It's an inside and in-depth look into the
sweat-drenched soul-selling struggle for survival in a
non-committal industry driven by sales and superstar
bullshit.
The several live performances
feature a number of dedicated -- and I mean dedicated --
gluttons for punishment, all equally dedicated to carrying the
torch for this thing called Rock & Roll. Names like THE
SUPERBEES, THE NEWLYWEDS, THROWRAG, THE HANGMEN and several more
eye catching, gear shifting, reactionary critters… household
names… hardly -- and what's in a name? But that's where the
fun starts…
Bands, such as they call them
"Garage Rock," "Punk…" in some instances
"Glam," but whichever labeling technique employed, all
capture the spirit of lowdown and dirty Rock music that's up
close and personal, lewd, loud, and sometimes frighteningly
distasteful!
For about 90 minutes, travel from
club to club with fourteen national touring acts. Catch a first
hand glimpse at the process as it shifts from recording to
touring and one-on-one discussions with the members
themselves... with more highs and lows than you can adjust your
volume level to. We won't set about breaking down the audio
levels here but it'll definitely throw your equilibrium off if
you're not careful.
Altogether an impacting
documentary with several memorable clips, entertaining live
spots and additional must-see footage after the closing credits
roll!
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Badsville |
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Rock 'n Roll
Documentary/VHS |
| Label |
Acetate
Records |
| Reviewer |
Vinnie
Apicella |
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