CULTURE CLUB
Greatest Hits DVD
Firstly Virgin deserve much credit for adding the much sought after 1983 live video release 'A Kiss Across The Ocean' as an extra on this DVD. This could easily have warranted a seperate release...
And so to as complete a promo video collection as you might reasonably expect under the Culture Club banner (thus sadly excluding the solo and Jesus Loves You material) which means the achingly familiar ('Karma Chameleon') as well as the rarely seen overseas singles ('Miss Me Blind', 'I'll Tumble For Ya'). The fluctuations in Culture Club's career in the mid 80's and late 90's mean that several UK clips will be largely unseen such as the superb 'Medal Song' and 'Cold Shoulder'.
It's as good a snapshot of this genres music in the 80's as you will see, George being the ever colourful frontman with the soulful voice. It's strange how as his costumes and make up become more outlandish over the years you dont really notice, after all it's just George. That said the fake dreads sported on '98 comeback single 'I Just Wanna Be Loved' do require a double take... More amusing is guitarists Roy Hays transition from average bloke in a band to full on glam rock god in just 4 years!
There is no claim that the clips have been remastered but I would be suprised if they hadn't, 'Victims' particularly looks and sounds very clean and fresh.
The live show is filmed at the height of their success and its a largely female pubescent crowd that screams through the entire live set. The balance is well set though and George's rich live voice cuts though supplemented by Helen Terry's soaring voice. Highlights here are 'Black Money' and a thoughful cover of 'Melting Pot' to close the show. Proof if it were needed that Culture Club were so much more than Boy George and deserving of better than the typical recollections.
Elsewhere we have a 1998 interview, interesting enough in a watch once kind of way; dvd-rom features include screensavers, discography and web links etc... again less than essential but standard fare.
Overall though this is a good example of how 80's acts can be represented in the new millenium, its well presented and strongly recommended for anyone who liked anything other than 'Karma Chameleon'..
And so to as complete a promo video collection as you might reasonably expect under the Culture Club banner (thus sadly excluding the solo and Jesus Loves You material) which means the achingly familiar ('Karma Chameleon') as well as the rarely seen overseas singles ('Miss Me Blind', 'I'll Tumble For Ya'). The fluctuations in Culture Club's career in the mid 80's and late 90's mean that several UK clips will be largely unseen such as the superb 'Medal Song' and 'Cold Shoulder'.
It's as good a snapshot of this genres music in the 80's as you will see, George being the ever colourful frontman with the soulful voice. It's strange how as his costumes and make up become more outlandish over the years you dont really notice, after all it's just George. That said the fake dreads sported on '98 comeback single 'I Just Wanna Be Loved' do require a double take... More amusing is guitarists Roy Hays transition from average bloke in a band to full on glam rock god in just 4 years!
There is no claim that the clips have been remastered but I would be suprised if they hadn't, 'Victims' particularly looks and sounds very clean and fresh.
The live show is filmed at the height of their success and its a largely female pubescent crowd that screams through the entire live set. The balance is well set though and George's rich live voice cuts though supplemented by Helen Terry's soaring voice. Highlights here are 'Black Money' and a thoughful cover of 'Melting Pot' to close the show. Proof if it were needed that Culture Club were so much more than Boy George and deserving of better than the typical recollections.
Elsewhere we have a 1998 interview, interesting enough in a watch once kind of way; dvd-rom features include screensavers, discography and web links etc... again less than essential but standard fare.
Overall though this is a good example of how 80's acts can be represented in the new millenium, its well presented and strongly recommended for anyone who liked anything other than 'Karma Chameleon'..
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