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DVD

X the band : the unheard music

Call Number

  • DVD 782.42166 X111X (CEN)

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Edition

Standard version.

Performers

X (D.J. Bonebrake, drums and percussion ; Billy Zoom, guitars ; Exene Cervenka, vocals ; John Doe, vocals and bass) ; with additional performers.

Publication Information

Chatsworth, CA : Image Entertainment, c2004.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (84 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

X changed the face of punk music and an entire decade with their vital, vibrant sound propelled by a raw, wholly distinctive style. See the band at its peak in this legendary film, which includes more than 15 of X's classics from their first three albums: Los Angeles, Wild gift and Under the big black sun.

Notes

DVD format ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo.

Videodisc release of the 1985 motion picture.

Rated R.

Contents

  • Letter to Exene
  • Los Angeles
  • In the beginning ...
  • Year one
  • The masque
  • We're desperate
  • A state of mind
  • Because I do
  • A different sound
  • Come back to me
  • Whiskey A Go Go
  • Ray Manzarek
  • Soul kitchen
  • Obstacles
  • White girl
  • Critic's choice
  • Motel room in my bed
  • The unheard music
  • Working it out
  • Real child of hell
  • Johnny hit & run Paulene
  • John Lennon
  • I must not think bad thoughts
  • The world's a mess ; It's in my kiss
  • End credits.

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