Supergrass Album: “Supergrass Is 10: The Best of 1994-2004 [DVD]”

This DVD has not left my player since I got it a few days ago. It is much more than I expected. If you are or ever were a Supergrass fan, you need this 2 disc DVD set.

The video tracks are:

Caught by the Fuzz (UK & US versions)

Mansize Rooster

Lenny

Alright

Time

Going Out

Richard III

Sun Hits the Sky

Late in the Day

We Still Need More

Pumping on Your Stereo

Moving

Mary (Onions & uncut)

Grace

Seen the Light

Rush Hour Soul

Kiss of Life

extras: Lose It, ...Fuzz (acoustic) and Richard III (multi-angle)

and on the second disc:

A Home Movie: Documentary Film

It amazes me that a band could have started this young (Gaz was only 15) with so much ability and grasp of rock history. It's clear from their earliest songs that they can do chord changes and progressions that some bands never master. You hear echos of T Rex, Buzzcocks, Beatles, Bowie, you name it. These guys have musical talent to spare and write catchy, creative, fun, melancholy, wonderful songs.

You'll like it, trust me. One skeptical passerby in my household, with no prior Supergrass exposure, was drawn in by the first song-- "these guys write catchy tunes"-- stayed for the whole DVD, and now is borrowing all my Supergrass CDs!

The 'home movie' is about an hour long and is a revelation to Americans not exposed to or aware of their Brit superstardom (they played Wembley for chrissakes!) It shows just how big they are in England, while being less than well known here. This is an engrossing document following the band as they grow up and grow famous--yet manage to maintain their down-to-earth nature and remain true to themselves.

Gaz shows talent as an actor too (he plays the homeless guy in 'Rush Hour Soul.') I didn't realize it was him the first few times. He brings to mind Kutcher in the Butterfly Effect. I read somewhere that Spielberg once wanted to make these guys into the new Monkees, and I can see why. Just turn a camera on them and they'd be fun to watch.

This Canadian import DVD may never get an American release, and will surely be gone quickly if it does, so snag it while you can.

This is probably the most entertaining Rock DVD that I own. If you're a Supergrass fan, there's absolutely no excuse for not owning it (you can buy the import!) Anyway, you won't want to miss it because it's everything you could possibly want in a 10-Year History DVD set...all of the videos are here, some that I haven't seen in ages, and some that I had never seen before. Plus you can choose to hear the "Directors' Commentary" for each one (or select the karaoke version if you want). "Late In the Day" still has to be my favorite Supergrass video, and I always wanted to know what went on during the filming...now I have the inside scoop. It's so cool that I'm now able to stick the DVD in the player and watch the videos at any time.

I wasn't sure what to expect from the "Home Movie" DVD, but it's one of the best rock and roll documentaries I've ever seen. At times it's laugh-out-loud funny. Supergrass is a band with a sense of humor I can really relate to...they're wacky, zany and all of that. I first heard of Supergrass back in `93/'94 when I used to live in Oxford (Jericho), so it's a lot of fun to go back in time to hear about the band playing early shows at the Jericho Tavern, and see them singing and talking to the cows. The scene where we get to hear one of Danny's early songs (somewhat reminiscent of "Lola") is unbearably funny. And seeing a 15-year-old Gaz (he had major sideburns already) is also a treat.

Supergrass has definitely stood the test of time, and I'm so glad they decided to release this DVD set, even if it's a bit difficult for American fans to get a hold of.

Brilliant band, brilliant songs, a brilliant Dvd. No need telling you what is on it. Buy it. It's worth every penny you spend.

This set is seriously one of the best band docs I have ever watched. It has everything a Supergrass fan could want. Behind the scenes footage of the band, interviews otherwise unseen, and all the music videos made up until 2004, with commentary if you so wish. A great add to my collection. It hasn't left my player for long, and now with Supergrass calling it quits, it's been a great way to remember the good times with the lads. A must have for any true fan.

I used to love Supergrass. In the dreary 90's where music was either over produced, thoughtless, preformed, or lifeless, Supergrass sounded fresh. Hadn't purchased any albums since the 'X ray' album. A couple weeks ago a friend turned me back to them, and so I purchased this DVD collection for the videos. What a surprise!

The first disk has a great documentary of the band with footage from the beginning through to 2004. Danny's brother Nic followed them around with a camera, so you can see all the guys hanging out making their music when they were no ones. And then as they grew in fame and age.

The second disk is the videos. Most of the videos never made any real impact on MTV in America, but should have. Director's commentaries are hilarious. Everything this band exudes is fun times. They always keep an eye on entertaining people; a shocking concept for entertainers in an age of cynicism and poseurs. From Dom and Nic reminiscing about how they repeatedly 'almost killed the band' in videos with fast moving beds, carcenogenic dust, etc, to Sophie Muller laughing about her 'horror' video for 'Mary', Garth Jennings bubbling ebullient over the 'Pumping Video' and the two guys that fit together 50 year old footage for 'Seen The Light' and making up silly stories because they have nothing to say, it's all well amusing.

What a great DVD set. I love their new music, too. Totally under rated in America, I hope their 2008 album gets wider recognition. As Garth Jennings blurts out, 'They are a marvelous band!'