September 30, 2004
Devo - Live in the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan 2003
(I can honestly say, without any reservations, that since the KISS Symphony Concert DVD that came out last year, this is the MOST exciting and energy( filled live DVD I've seen in many years. I just cannot stop playing it. The band, the fans, and the outtakes are fun and explosive. Who ever knew DEVO were so huge in Japan? - AZ editor MK Magazine)
Available on DVD October 5, 2004 Through Music Video Distributors
Oaks, PA- Music Video Distributors and Devo Inc. are pleased to announce the home viewing release of the Devo - Live in the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan 2003 for worldwide distribution on DVD.
Where do you go in Western influenced, post-industrial, technological society and feel like you're on another planet? Japan of course! Live in the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan 2003 provides a DEVOlutionary impression of the alien experience. 25 years ago as young primates, DEVO experienced the dislocation as men with a plan to change the world before the world changed them. They were making history, and the Japanese were willing subjects: submissive, effusive and generous to a fault. Uncle Sam was calling the shots and they reaped the rewards of hoards of adoring fans.
In the Summer of 2003, DEVO returned as true uncles and fathers, revered for what they did and said right in the first place. But now they were part of history, and culturally, the proverbial shoe was on the other foot. America, truly devolved, was on the decline and Japan was mapping the future. Nevertheless, DEVO was overwhelmed by those who came out to celebrate their belated return. The crowd knew all the words (in English!). They wore red Energy Domes - homemade and bootlegged of course. They followed DEVO through the streets and into their fantasy inspiring stores like "Tokyo Hands".
"Such incredible people and such incredible irony that they'd still love a band that talks about de-evolution. So, watch this DVD. See for yourself. I never thought I'd say this but there is hope for humans in this world. Herein lies some minor proof." - Gerald V. Casale
Tracklist:
That's Good
Girl U Want
Whip It
Satisfaction
Uncontrollable Urge
Mongoloid
Blockhead
Jocko Homo
Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA
Gut Feeling/Slap Yer Mammy
Gates of Steel
Freedom of Choice
Come Back Jonee
Bonus Features:
Commentary by Gerald V. Casale & Mark Mothersbaugh
Backstage footage of Devo with Japanese press & fans
Devo in Tokyo shopping & conversing with fans
Never before seen footage from 1981
Item# DR-4415
UPC# 022891441595
Street Date 10/05/04
Prebook cut off 09/07/04
Running time 75 minutes
Audio: 5.1
Retail 19.95