digitalfreaknyc

Hey all,

Was just on the MB20 official board and apparently 3 dates of the current tour have been recorded for a DVD to be released later this year. I dunno if this is going to be a "Rolling Stones" type box but that would sure be great. It'd be a good way of getting around never releasing Live In Australia on DVD.

I don't want this to turn into another thread of people bashing the band or not...but for those of you who may love them like me, this is awesome news. They're a fantastic band live...and fantastic period.

OtherAdam

something ain't right when you gotta defend your band in the topic post...

bsktballDude1

Your right, matchbox twenty are fantasic live. I'm seeing them for a second time this year this Tuesday, can't wait for the concert and the dvd.

Laertes

I will officially "out" myself here and proclaim myself to be a Matchbox 20 fan. I only like their singles, but I like them *all.* I got (legal) downloads of them from the paying sites, 'cause I didn't want the whole albums, but still....

I've always been a bit ashamed of liking their songs, but I do. I can't help it, dammit, I can't help it.

I tried to deny it at first, but you know, I think they're kinda poppy, and yet undeniably hooky. I refuse to be ashamed any longer.

I like Matchbox 20, dammit, (but part of me still thinks they suck). Point is, I'll check out the DVD, but purchase not guaranteed....

cungar

Your comment about only liking their singles is really telling of this band. They seem to pack their albums with 3-4 decent singles and the rest is just tuneless filler.

Laertes

To be honest, I've never really given their albums a chance. They could be brilliant, I just don't know. Good singles though.

bsktballDude1

Laertes, I'd give them a chance. I think all their songs on the albums are quite good, and make the albums well-rounded. Also if you are big enough fan or not thrilled enough by the other tracks, check them out live in concert-they are amazing, I think it would only make you like mb20 more.

digitalfreaknyc

Actually...that's the interesting thing...aside from a handful of the singles (Push, Long Day, Mad Season, Last Beautiful Girl) I think that their best songs are NOT singles. I just made a mix cd of my favorite songs of theirs and i'd say 75% of them are NOT singles.

But to each his own. The band has a bad rap...and I don't understand why. They have had the greatest longevity of any rock band of late. And Billboard magazine said they were the best rock band of our generation. Interesting that they've become associated with Spice Girls type shame.

I've always liked them...seen them live around 7 or 8 times and think they're fantastic. Even met them a couple of times. Couldn't be a nicer group of guys.

Laertes

Did anyone buy "EP" and if so, was it worth it? What is the enhanced CD stuff available on it?

bsktballDude1

I picked up the EP and it is pretty good, it has a couple of live tunes, acoustic versions and a new song "Suffer Me" which is a solid song. The enhanced stuff is concert footage from a couple of months ago.

digitalfreaknyc

Just in case anyone was interested...looks like this may not be available in stores. I just ordered my copy. Some nice specs...dts sound, etc.

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digitalfreaknyc

FINAL release date: May 25th.

Rypro 525

really like them also. current favorite songs are Bright Lights and Long Day (i didn't know that was a single? i know hfs has played it once or twice and push a couple of times, but it doesn't get played on the adult contemporary stations like most of their other singles do.

Achtung

I also don't care as much for their singles as for the other songs on their albums. They have some great stuff in between the radio-friendly songs. I haven't bought the most recent album yet, but I really liked the first two.

I think "Long Day" was their first single, but it never really got much airplay. "Push" was their first song to get popular.

bsktballDude1

You're correct, and cannot wait for the dvd!

Osiris

Should be good.

flabio

One of my favorite bands and they are excellent live. Definitely looking forward to this release.

digitalfreaknyc

Some new info courtesy of digitalbits...

Rounder will release a live 2DVD set for Matchbox 20 called Show: a Night in the Life of Matchbox 20. There will be 2 forms, an edited version and the regular release. These DVDs are scheduled for May 25.

This set will be 2DVD and will run approximately 220 minutes. That's around 3 1/2 hours of video time.
There are 20 songs including the current "Bright Lights." Hits and favourites galore.
Filmed in High Definition using 17 cameras.
Bonus features include - 50-minute documentary; a 'behind the scenes' photo gallery; 2 songs in multi-angle viewing format.
This set is 16x9 Anamorphic.
Audio options are DD Stereo, DD 5.1 Surround, DTS 5.1 Surround, and SRS Circle Surround 5.1.

bsktballDude1

I was unaware it was going to be a 2 disc set...this is going to be one sweet concert dvd!

Splice2003

It's also going to be shown in select Regal Cinemas the night before it is released if you want to see it on a big screen. Check back at www.RegalCM.com in another couple of weeks for info.

digitalfreaknyc

Splice...

Where'd you get that info from?

Any chance the new Tori Amos DVD will be shown as well?

Splice2003

Got the info from the commercial I just edited for it!
It should hit the big screen at Regal Cinemas in a couple of weeks. I'm interested to see it in the theatre as it is the first anamorphic spot I've edited.

Sorry, I don't know anything about a Tori Amos DVD showing.

digitalfreaknyc

Fantastic! thanks for the info! I will definitely be there!

Frank TJ Mackey

Rob Thomas and company are one of the few pop/rock bands that i actually like.

mainly, because i think he writes good songs.

i'd like to hear a live album.

xfilekr

This is going to be an AMAZING DVD! I hope their music videos are on it as a bonus feature!