The Clash: Live - Revolution Rock (2008)

In terms of the music, The Clash Live: Revolution Rock would be a decent acquisition for fans of the band. There is some rare footage from concerts across the world (everywhere from Munich to Glasgow), and 22 songs are featured throughout the course of the DVD. What is lacking the documentary element to it all. Every once in a while you might get a sentence or two about what The Clash was doing around the time of the performance seen, but it's brief and doesn't reveal too much new information. The interviews (which are few and far between) are usually overdubs during the documentary, and it ends up feeling just like a live concert DVD and nothing more. For the extras, there are interviews from the Tomorrow Show With Tom Synder and NBC Live At Five, and they're definitely worth watching. Strummer discusses why he would rather be in a band that sings about the news, and he comes across as incredibly well spoken. If you get antsy with the main feature, definitely check out the bonuses.
You're getting some gritty, raw footage of The Clash throughout the documentary, and in a way that lends to the experience. Sure, there are times in the earlier concert footage where the band members' heads are cut off from the screen for a good portion of the performance, but I'm sure the videographers just didn't have the means to get things perfect. As the band starts to obtain success, you'll see a noticeable difference in the production quality. Of course, the band put on a great show regardless of what the tape looks like.

Tracklist:
01. Complete Control [3:39]
02. I Fought the Law [2:18]
03. Police & Thieves [4:12]
04. What's My Name [1:30]
05. Capital Radio [2:40]
06. White Riot [1:47]
07. I'm So Bored With the U.S.A. [2:44]
08. London's Burning [1:11]
09. 1977 [1:40]
10. (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais [2:56]
11. Tommy Gun [3:19]
12. Safe European Home [3:20]
13. London Calling [2:37]
14. Clampdown [3:40]
15. Guns of Brixton [2:39]
16. Train in Vain [3:32]
17. This Is Radio Clash [4:45]
18. The Magnificent Seven [6:36]
19. Brand New Cadillac [2:03]
20. Should I Stay or Should I Go [2:55]
21. Know Your Rights [3:36]
22. Career Opportunities [1:56]
23. Credits [:46]

Extra:
- Band Interviews: Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder (1981)
- Band Interviews: NBC Live at Five (1981)


Features:
- Direct Scene Access
- Interactive Menu