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Free Music Review: Worth Your Time And Money
Hit: 5 Stars
I don't usually take pleasure in other people's misery, but thanks to Courtney Love's never-ending legal troubles, this long awaited box-set has finally seen the light of day. And what a collection it is! Sixty-one tracks, spread out into three discs and a DVD full of early concert footage and other random goodies. Now, the rabid Nirvana collector may already have most of the songs on here from various bootlegs, but not all of us are as lucky (or as rich) to scrape up every single Nirvana recording ever made, so this package conveniently mashes loads of new material at a relatively low price. No doubt, you have to really love the band in order to appreciate most of the recordings here, as many of them are poorly recorded, while the DVD section is chock full of grainy images. If you are new to Nirvana or own only a few albums, this is not for you. This collection really should only be picked up after all other major Nirvana releases have been acquired. wonder where Nirvana would have gone had Kurt not killed himself. The track-listing, more or less, goes in order of Nirvana's career, starting with a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker" (where Kurt forgets the words) and finishing with an undated acoustic recording of "All Apologies." To go along with the recordings is a massive booklet, featuring quotes from members of the band and various other people involved in the making of the music, along with random photographs and sketches. It's great to hear alternate versions of songs we've heard a million times, as demonstrated by the original take and the Butch Vig remix of "Smells Like Teen Spirit." The original is definitely missing a few elements that made the final version so special, and I'm definitely glad Andy Wallace's mix was chosen over Vig's, although an alternate mix does refresh a song that is known by heart (and also helped me learn guitar). The original version of "Heart Shaped Box," however, is a different story. In my opinion, this version definitely outshines the finished product. One of those cases where the lightning couldn't be captured twice. The solo performances by Kurt are also worth noting, especially in some of the final recordings like "You Know You're Right (which is a lot different from the finished version) and "Do Re Mi." It's rather eerie to listen to these songs, and you have to wonder where Nirvana would have gone had Kurt not killed himself. But to me, the DVD is the real treat. My favorite part is the electrifying mini-concert in Krist's mom's house, where Kurt sings to the wall, while one of three audience members turns the light switch on and off to create a low-budget strobe light. This one performance really captures the essence of who Nirvana are, even if it does seem absurd. The DVD consists of mostly early concert footage, an alternate video for "In Bloom," and a rather ironic cover of "Seasons In The Sun." Personally, this set satisfied me. It was a long wait, and it tore a hole in my wallet, but I am happy. Surely, I will be coming back for more, as there is so much to discover. Plus, with it's shiny metal cover, it looks great sitting on the mantel. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some listening to do. Enjoy.Free Music Review: "Lights Out" turns on
Hit: 5 Stars
It's been ten years since Kurt Cobain's tragic death, but his voice can still be heard in "With the Lights Out." This is something of the Holy Grail to a die-hard Nirvana fan -- three CDs packed with previously unreleased material like B-sides, demos, early work and rough recordings. With its grit and genius, this is a must have.
After years of wrangling, fans finally get to hear stuff that wasn't even bootlegged, like early versions of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or solo Cobain performances. There are also rarities that fans have heard before, like the Velvet Underground tribute song. The first disc is perhaps the most intriguing, with its Led Zeppelin covers and rough-edged rock songs -- they are of awful quality, but that is not surprising. Nirvana was still stumbling into its sound, like any other young band.
Then we hear Nirvana starting to edge into their brand of polished grunge, followed by the acoustic demos. We have Kurt, we have a cassette recorded, and a guitar. It turns out that for a demo, that's all you need -- a few familiar songs, with Kurt puttering around on some short musical experiments. Split singles, covers, mixes and uncovered bootlegs -- they all are jammed on here.
The DVD is a perfect accompaniment to the boxed set. It has an oddly intimate quality, taking fans who may not even have been born at the time into Krist Novoselic's living room for rehearsals, or for an incongruous "Seasons in the Sun" recording in Brazil (yes, THAT song!). As an added bonus, there is a thick, photo-intensive book and essay by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore. Moore's perspective is pensive and insightful, as he studies Nirvana's influence.
Admittedly, there is nothing earthshattering in this boxed set. Rather, what makes it special is a sort of Nirvana collage -- listen to it a few times, and you can hear them growing from one song to another, one disc to the next. Some of the songs stink, particularly at the start. Some are merely okay. But quite a few are little nuggets of brilliance, forming right before your... ears.
Cobain's vocals in the acoustic tracks are a special surprise -- he sounds positively sweet, almost like he's doing a rock-country thing. The material that was done shortly before his tragic death is both poignant and insightful. Backing him, excellent musicians like Dave Grohl (once Chad Channing was gone) and Krist Novoselic grow into their musical prowess.
Let it be known: This is NOT really a new Nirvana album. It doesn't even compile the previousn works they did. Rather it's the bits and pieces left behind them as they grew, patched together in a colorful collage. "With the Lights Out" is worth turning on.
Free Music Review: "Do Re Mi" alone is worth the entire set...
Hit: 5 Stars
For anyone who has not gotten the new 3CD/1DVD box set "With The Lights Out" from Nirvana... This set is absolutely amazing. Many of the songs and demos that are on the set I have had for years now on cassettes that have found their way to me but on this set they have been cleaned and mastered fantastically. Then there are the songs and demos that have never seen the light of day... They speak for themselves.
There is some great humor here starting right off Disc 1 with the band at their very first gig about to launch into Led Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker" and Kurt can be heard yelling in the background "I don't know this song!" Kurt's trippy demo of "Beans", with his harmonized vocal is hilarious. There are great "Bleach" era demos ("If You Must", "Pen Cap Chew"), to some killer sessions with Mark Lanegan doing Leadbelly covers. But here is where it hits the hardest...
The very last song (rumored) to have ever been recorded is a demo included here called "Do Re Mi" (sometimes referred in the past as "Dough, Ray and Me"). This demo (along with the acoustic "You Know Your Right") is the clear example of where Kurt was about to go musically... The melody is breathtaking, and the beauty of the composition is absolutely devastating knowing what was to come. The recording is Kurt himself with an acoustic guitar (probably at home, Courtney can be heard talking to him in the background as the song finishes) and the starkness of his voice with his lone acoustic sets up a landscape of undefinable melodic beauty. This song is worth the price of the entire set.
All you need to be reminded of the value of this set is to turn on the radio... Today's rock music genre is a a soul-less desolate landscape of 4th and 5th generation imitators of previous forms. This box set historically shows the most important band since the Beatles before and during the most important time in musical history since the fab four walked off the plane at JFK airport. Who else came along, sent a music genre before them to the graveyard, defined a generation, opened the gates for a whole new genre of musicains, and left a void in it's wake a generation wide? Exactly.
The bullet that killed Kurt Cobain didn't just kill a person, it blew a hole thru a rock n roll in a way that no one could have ever imagined, even more so than John Lennon. Imagine if Lennon or McCartney had died at the height of their skills? You don't have to, it happened in Seattle in 1994.
When you listen to "Do Re Mi" the "What could have been" is absolutely heartbreaking...
Free Music Review: Total Nirvana!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Nirvana is one of those bands that appears only once a decade that inspires, and creates a whole different breed of music. Grunge is the case here. This collection of 3 cd's and one DVD. The cd's and the DVD go from order from the early years on Nirvana to the later years of Nirvana. With early demos, radio appearances, and rehearsal halls Nirvana "with the lights out" is quite a collection. The flannel has return in hard rhythms and soft ones with acoustic versions of songs, which Kurt's plays them with heart-warming melodies and some songs that are in this collection were played in the early days so the lyrics are different and you have to heir the songs more than once to be able to sing-along with them.
The first disc starts out from Nirvana's first show with a song called "heartbreaker". Then it goes off with demos, acoustics, rehearsals and radio performances. Second disc is solo acoustics, demos, b-sides, radio performances, an outtake for "Return of the Rat", and also the first performance of "Smells Like Teen Spirit". The third disc us about the same but with an incredible acoustic version of "You Know Your Right".
The DVD includes rehearsals at Krist's mom's house in 1989. Tracks 1-9 take place there. Then there is "Big Cheese", which is a rehearsal at Rhino Records. Then "In Bloom" video, it is the alternate version with Chad Channing. I must say I like the "Nevermind" version better. Then there's Sappy, then "School" live at the Motor Sports show with Dale Crover on drums. Then a live performance of "Love Buzz", which is the first performance with Dave Grohl. After is the beginning of a show in April of 1991 with the first performance of "Smells Like Teen Spirit. Then a great performance of "Jesus doesn't want me for a Sunbeam" at the Paramount Theater on Halloween. After is "Talk To Me" at the crocodile theater. Last is "Seasons in the Sun", with Kurt on drums, Dave on Bass, and Krist on guitar.
Besides the disc a book with a short memory of Nirvana's entire career, from starting out as a garage band to Nirvana Mania. With rare photographs and quotes from the people who were there. In this box set you will see the rise of Nirvana and how they could never fall. It's all in here. This box set is worth every penny for any Nirvana fan. Your no big Nirvana fan without this, it's just got everything you need. You definitely need to buy this box set. Might seem a little pricey, but you'll eventually cope with the price.
Free Music Review: the box over all
Hit: 5 Stars
This box set is one of the best nirvana things avalible. I'm 10 but i grew up around brothers that were and still are grunge freaks. there is lots of hidden things on the box set that i discovered, like if u rub the back of it were all the papers are
it turns white and here are some others:
21. Unknown jam #1 5:34m
Source: Unknown. Possibly from the 10/26/92 session with Jack Endino.
Where to find it: Main title menu (with 'Play all', 'Scene Selection' and 'Credits')
22. Guitar tuning and drum solo 0:43m
Source: 12/88 practice from Krist Novoselic's mom's house (title 4, chapter 7+8 on DVD)
Where to find it: Scene selection menu #1 (with Love Buzz, Scoff, Resting, About A Girl etc.)
23. Unknown jam #2 1:42min
Source: Unknown. Possibly from 1/94 session.
Where to find it: Scene selection menu #2 (with Guitar, Heavy drumming etc.)
24. Audio from Kurt Cobain home movie 5:47min
Source: Unknown.
Where to find it: Scene selection menu #3 (with Big Cheese, 1989 Bleach Tour, Sappy etc.)
25. Unknown jam #3 0:50min
Source: Unknown. Seems to be a shorter version of Unknown jam #2.
Where to find it: Scene selection menu #4 (with School, Noise and Love Buzz)
26. Lounge Act (demo) 2:34min
Source: 5/91 Session at Sound City Studios.
Where to find it: Scene selection menu #5 (with Pennyroyal Tea, Smells Like Teen Spirit etc.)
27. All Apologies (demo) 3:16min
Source: Unknown.
Where to find it: Scene selection menu #6 (with Jesus Don't Want Me For A Sunbeam etc.)
28. Kurt drumming in a studio 0:10min
Source: Unknown.
Where to find it: Credits screen, near the end
29. Dave throwing a cymbal! 0:28min
Source: 8mm video from Pachyderm Studios, Minnesota. February, 1993.
Where to find it: Credits screen, click on the name "Shayne Stacy"
30. Audio for Bleach footage 3:20min (not included with 'Play all' option)
Source: Homevideo from U.S. Bleach tours, 1989.
Where to find it: "1989 Bleach Tour" in scene selection menu #3 (title 6, chapter 1).
I LOVE number 29, watch credits until the end where you see shane stacy and press up then enter on your dvd remote
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