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Summary: I should have read the other reviews
Review: I didn't think that artists like the Smith's would lip-synch their songs on an English TV show. This was a terrible DVD and I'm a big fan of The Smiths. I was expecting something like "The Complete Jam" DVD, which is an incredible slice of music history. Don't buy this unless you have to own every speck of media generated by (for) The Smiths.
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Summary: I should have read the other reviews
Review: I didn't think that artists like the Smith's would lip-synch their songs on an English TV show. This was a terrible DVD and I'm a big fan of The Smiths. I was expecting something like "The Complete Jam" DVD, which is an incredible slice of music history. Don't buy this unless you have to own every speck of media generated by (for) The Smiths.
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Summary: Jarman meets the Smiths
Review: I have this collection of Smiths' videos on videotape, so I can't comment on the DVD aspects, but I can
say whether or not I think it's worth getting this. The Top of the Pop videos are really awful unless you just want to see what the band looked like when they were young. Of course they were all pretty droll about it anyway. This collection, though, is a must-have for the Derek Jarman videos, none of which I ever got to see on MTV. Jarman was brilliant and the visuals go perfectly with the music. Buy!
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Summary: Extremely mediocre
Review: I love the Smiths, and I love music and concerts on DVD. Unfortunately this is proof that a good band and good format don't guarantee good content. The lip-synched TV performances are pitiful, and the music videos are not much better. I felt like shutting off the TV and just listening......
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Summary: The Smiths - The Complete Rubbish
Review: I love The Smiths. One of the best bands in recent history. But their videos are low-budget cheese. This DVD does have a couple nice moments, but overall, it was a big waste of money.Just buy the audio CD "The Singles" and you'll get MORE of their greats, and you'll be sparing yourself the agony of these trashy videos. The technical quality of this DVD is fabulous. Crystal picture, with uncompressed linear PCM audio for the ultimate in sound clarity. Spartan custom-made menus. No bonus stuff. And the back cover says running time appx. 50 minutes. Really, it's 47 minutes minus 2 minutes for credits... 45 minutes of videos.
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Summary: If you like the Smiths, you'll love this video.
Review: I'm shocked by the number of negative reviews. The videos are great, and since the Smiths never had much american media coverage in the first place beyond "how soon is now", this video is a great way to see Morrissey in action. Well, if you admire Morrissey and love the music of the smiths, get this video. Same goes with any video set, if you dont like the music much in the first place, you're probably not going to like the video any better.
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Summary: unbelievablely inconsequential
Review: I've never been a Smiths fan, I've never even heard their music to speak of. That's why I rented this video, to see if maybe I was missing something. Maybe that lack of a pre-existing interest in the band disqualifies this review, I don't know. Anyway, I found both the music and the videos to be nausiatingly and insufferably narcissistic. The music seems to have very little structure, no real melodies. Just Morissey warbling in his ultra-fey, upper class manner. Add to this the fact that Morissey is as ugly as a boot, and the videos are very hard to watch. I suppose if you're already a Smiths fan, then these videos will satisfy.
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Summary: Worth it for the price...
Review: If you are a Smith's fan, this is an excellent collection. It's essentially the VHS tape in DVD form, so no bangs or whistles. But it is easier to jump to various tracks. Audio and visual quality are much improved. There are a few "short films" directed by the late Derek Jarman in it, for those who are fans. (Most notable is "The Queen is Dead".) And if you are not a Morrissey or Smiths fan, you WILL hate it. Period. Keep that in mind.
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Summary: Now you can WATCH the musical genii in action!
Review: Lots of great live videos from the club/top of the pops days. It's an hour of eye-pleasing, flower-throwing fun. And for those of us who were too young to remember The Smiths in their heyday, it's the only way we'll ever get to see the guys together.
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Summary: nice dvd
Review: Most of the videos consist of Smiths' appearances on the UK series "Top of the Pops". The promotional videos are simple and lack much thought. The only thing that really stands out are the great songs. This is a must have for any Smiths fan.
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