Rage Against the Machine

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Summary: Old School RATM Fans
Review: This was one of the first DVD's I bought. I had it on VHS and loved it, this version is even better. If your an old school RATM fan and have liked them since the beginning like me, the you'll love this on DVD or video. It gives a great sense (if turned up REAL LOUD) of what it's like to see Rage live. With a mix of older & newer footage of the band at it's hardcore best. The festival shots give a good appreciation of the popularity of this, still somewhat underground group. The footage in some sets may seem shot poorly but this is done on purpose to enhance viewing pleasure, with the sound still brilliant. This DVD format gives options to skip tracks, have lyrics (for those who don't know them) and other standard DVD features. And if this wasn't enough, all the Rage video clips from R.A.T.M. & Evil Empire are included. So all fans, new or not, young & old, buy this DVD and you WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED! . Also check out Rage's CD's - R.A.T.M., Evil Empire & The Battle Of Los Angeles in the MUSIC section. Rock on! .

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Summary: SHEER UNBRIDLED RAGING LIVE POWER!!!
Review: This is an incredible videography of perhaps the most intense live act today. The concert footage is by far the most powerful combination of raw energy and partially controlled chaos. Rage Against The Machine prove that they can take it to another level with this video! Concerts in the States and overseas are captured in this compilation, and Rage's ability to completely brainwash an audience comes through beautifully. I can't decide which track I like the most....with Zack staring down the audience like a matador eye-to-eye with a charging bull on "Bulls on Parade" or the incredible "chant-along" of "F#@* YOU I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME" on "Killing in the Name Of", you will realize that these cats are for real. Tom Morello is mesmerizing on guitar, and you wonder at times how do these guys pull it off on stage!?!? It is because they are who they.....Rage Against the Machine.

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Summary: sweet
Review: i broke this DVD in with my 2 month-old child. need i say more?

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Summary: This shows what Rage Against the Machine is all about!
Review: This video is amazing. They get the crowd into it like no one I've ever seen before ! The way the crowd cheers at the beginning of "Know Your Enemy" is so cool ; it's right there that you can tell how much the fans love these guys ! All of their best songs are performed live along with some other ones, like the funky "Zapata's Blood" and the outstanding "The Ghost of Tom Joad" ( which is also included with the video on a CD single ) The only complaint is one that I share with several people : instead of other live songs of theirs, the second half of the video is dedicated to their uncensoered music videos, the songs of which were all performed live in the first half of the video. The problem with this is that after seeing "Killing in the Name" live with De La Rocha getting the crowd to chant " f*ck you, I won't do what you tell me ! " , the music video, uncensored as it is, lacks the energy of the live performance, detracting from the viewing experience. That's not to say that the uncensored videos aren't worth watching, in fact, they're excellent, but had they done the music videos on the first half of the video and the live performances on the second half, the overall effect would have been much better. But that's just a minor complaint that is a mere scratch on a dazzling jewel. If you only buy one video of a band in your whole life, let it be Rage Against the Machine ! P.S. If you like this video, check out their imported live CD, "Live and Rare" ! It has more of the band's wonderful live antics. It's also available from amazon.com.

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Summary: Explosive and powerful performances!
Review: I just got this DVD today, and after viewing it, all I can say is WOW! Rage is a great band to see live in concert. IMHO, the "Live in Concert" portion is far better than the "Video Clips" portion. On their live performances, Zack and company tear up the stage, moving and grooving to their own music, while their audiences (in the US and Europe) do the very same! It was amazing for me to see probably at least several thousand people jumping up and down at the same time. That's how powerful Rage's music is. I think the best part was when Tom Morello's mother introduced the band prior to "Killing In The Name". Now that's quite a trip!

With my comments about the live performances already said, the "uncensored" video clips are decent to say the least. There is pretty much nothing out of the ordinary with the clips (aside from the usual four-letter word). So apart from the casual profanity, there's no sex, gore, or violence to speak of. Of the six videos presented, "Freedom" is the best one.

Because of the DVD, I'm already looking forward to the RATM/Beastie Boys concert here in Detroit, August 19th!

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Summary: Their Best! (Excluding Battle Of L.A.)
Review: This is the video of their best live footage of their best songs from their first 2 albums RATM(self-titled) and Evil Empire. I'd highly recommend this to any RATM fan!

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Summary: Rage Live: Unbridled Fury, A Must See!
Review: If you never had a chance to see Rage Against the Machine live, you really missed out. There was a time when Zach de la Rocha was the most frightening performer in the land. I caught them twice in '93, just as they were hitting - the shows were incendiary. Zach was wrath in the flesh, a live wire, ready to strike at any moment with unbridled fury. The pit was as wild as any I've ever experienced (I almost had a tooth knocked out!)

I saw them once again in 1999 during "The Battle of Los Angeles" tour. The band was much tighter, and Zach got down, but I felt like they had lost much of their menacing edge. Still, they were absolutely captivating.

This DVD captures Rage somewhere in between these two states. Most of the performances are from 1996/1997, their "Evil Empire" tour, with the exception of a couple from 1994 (pre-"Evil Empire"). Zach comes off as monstrous in '94, and more human in 1996/1997. Throughout, his intensity is at peak, especially on "Freedom" and "Tire Me" where he just goes absolutely nuts. It will give you shivers. Tom Morello is an extraordinary guitar player and is fascinating to watch as well.

The live stuff is the reason to get this, but they've also included six music videos as a bonus. The early videos, like "Killing in the Name", are so poorly dubbed and low budget that they're almost painful to watch. The later videos border on jaw dropping they're so good (my favorite is "Bulls on Parade".)

Unfortunately the special features are a little bland. One, for example, is a reading list. Another is a list of non-profit organizations that the band supports. Noble, sure, but both are already available on the Rage web site, where they are more legible. The best special feature is the ability to view the lyrics during the songs - all music DVDs should have this feature! The biggest thing lacking from this DVD is behind-the-scenes footage. I'm sure it's out there - why not include it?

If you were lucky enough to see Rage live, this DVD will bring back memories and have you pining for a reunion. If you missed them, brother/sister, I can't help you. In fact, you probably should avoid this - your envy for those of us who saw them could easily grow to unbearable proportions. Anyways, if you're a big fan, this DVD is a must-own. Don't hesitate to purchase it.

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Summary: I cant believe someone would sell this.
Review: All I'm going to say is that this is my favorite rock dvd.
If you like rage buy this.

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Summary: RAge is awesome
Review: This dvd's awesome, if youre a rage fan you should definitely buy it. Rage talks about really important things, and unlike most artists today its worth hearing. Seeing them life definitely changes your views on lots of things, and this dvd is awesome!!!!

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Summary: Rage In Action
Review: It's a shame that I never had a chance to see the original Rage live, but this DVD gives me a little taste of what it was probably like. It starts out with the most recent performance on the DVD "The Ghost Of Tom Joad," and it is beautiful! Zack is really feeling it while singing that song. These guys had to be one of the most intense live act ever. The DVD itself is more intense than some live shows I have seen. Then it moves back and shows full performances at less recent venues. The last titled live song has a little guest at the begining, which is pretty cool, then there is an untitled live track that you're gonna love! After that it goes to the uncensored videos. They are great as well. There are no bleeps at cuss words or anything like that, they are fully uncensored. There is also a poem Zack reads which is pretty interesting, it kind of shows a reinactment as well while he is reading it. The program is great. The special features are pretty cool, they include "The Ghost Of Tom Joad" audio single, which was what the original video of this DVD came with. It also has a gallery of the book titles of the books used in the artwork of the "Evil Empire" album which may lead you to want to read these books. If you are a rock performer of any kind, this video will hype you up for a show. It does it for me all the time. If you are a fan of Rage Against the Machine, you must own this!