Smashing Pumpkins - If All Goes WrongReviews: Smashing Pumpkins - If All Goes Wrong
directed by: Jack Gulick, Daniel E. Catullo III Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0094922135490 Format: Color, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Surround Sound Label: Coming Home Media Languages: Manufacturer: Coming Home Media MPN: 5490 Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Coming Home Media Region Code: 1 Release Date: November 11, 2008 Running Time: 271 minutes Studio: Coming Home Media Theatrical Release Date: November 11, 2008 Rating:  - A Must Purchase For Any Smashing Pumpkins FanSo I'm not exactly sure why people are griping that they didn't play all of their old songs, this is beyong me. But I do know that I rather enjoyed every minute of this two disc set. And come on, you're still getting some of the old classic Pumpkins like 'Blue Skies Bring Tears', 'Lucky 13', 'Starla', 'The Crying Tree of Mercury', 'Winterlong', 'Heavy Metal Machine', and 'Untitled'. That's almost half the set list on disc two! Why would you complain? Is it because they're not all of their hit singles? Well that's completely preposterous. If that's all you want to hear, go buy Vieuphoria or their greatest hits DVD. I've read over a few reviews complaining about there being too many acoustic songs... Now that's just inane, music is music, how exactly can there be "too much acoustic". I think some people either didn't watch the first disc or entirley missed the point. I enjoyed all the old songs presented here as well as the new material... even the acoustic songs. Rating:  - has billy smashed the smashing pumpkins?Okay, I am a huge fan of the pumpkins. I own all of their albums, and though I agree there are some weak moments, I love them all. Unfortunately, I was turned on to the pumpkins at the end of their career before their breakup and had to get used to the idea that the end was all I had. Of course, the virgin festival arrived with news that the pumpkins were reforming, at least the driving members, to rock out. You better believe I wasn't missing that show; and it was a great show. But this DVD isn't for casual pumpkins fans. If you loved the old tunes, you won't find many. In fact, I will go as far to say that if Billy is so hard up about moving on, he shouldn't use the name "smashing pumpkins". I kind of feel that he is capitalizing on the brand name. "Zwan" obviously didn't work. one major thing I liked about the pumpkins is the intricacy and depth of the tunes, but the last time I saw them, half of the night was spent with his acoustic guitar and songs he had written very recently, which were underdeveloped. I can dig that, but you have to give it a new name. People expect the rock show, and just get the try-outs. It's a good show, but don't expect a "smashing pumpkins" show. That show might be over. Rating: - Great film for Pumpkins fans!!!As a long-time fan of the Smashing Pumpkins, I thought that this was a great docu-film. I really shows a "behind-the-scenes" look at the post reunion band during the first part of their tour. It is neat to hear songs for the first time ever on here and being able to watch Billy Corgan as he writes the songs almost on camera. The 2nd disc was also very fun to watch, it was songs taken from the very shows that the documentary was about. I will add one more thing, if you are not a fan of The Smashing Pumpkins or if you are expecting a lot of the old band, then you might not enjoy this very much. Otherwise it is worth the watch. Rating:  - A new entry in the life of Billy and his Smashing PumpkinsFilmed in HD, but not shown in HD. I thought it was a gimmick, but I was surprised at how sharp the image quality turned out. Disc 1: If All Goes Wrong (Documentary) - It's interesting following the Pumpkins and seeing what they went through after they reformed and and performed for the first time. The DVD shows what inspired Billy to write some new material. It also gives a new insight into Billy, which I appreciate as a fan. I was a little disappointed at how little attention was paid to the new band members, but they must have been shy anyway. Interview with Peter Townshend - I enjoyed this feature very much as he talks about the psychology of artists, fans, and how they interact. The Voice of the Children was just some fans talking about the band with the following depth: "I excited to be here. Broke, but excited." It was just a nonsense of excitement. Disc 2: This disc is live performance of some of the new material that was written just after they reformed. Half of it is acoustic and most of it is slow pace, lacking much energy or emotion - that is to say that there is no surrounding sound expression as in how the Pumpkins previously sounded. The Heavy Metal Machine version here sounds much different than the original - I'm not fond of it. The two standouts are the hard rocking Gossamer at about 30 minutes long, and Superchrist. It was worth it alone for the documentary in disc 1 and Gossamer of disc 2 - I'm still waiting for the mp3 of that song. Rating: - Highly RecommendedA great set, the documentary alone would be worth buying, throw in a rarities heavy live dvd(amazingly good audio mix btw.) and a 5 song stripped down acoustic set of brand new songs and purchasing this should be a no brainer. Fans from back in the day, who haven't kept up with recent tunes, shouldn't be scared off by the absense of familiar hit singles, since this release serves as a perfect introduction to who and what the band is now. Smashing Pumpkins - If All Goes Wrong ReviewsMore reviews:Buy Smashing Pumpkins - If All Goes Wrong Sale Reviews Deals
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