DVD Review: The Cult - Music Without Fear (B+)

The Cult: Live Cult: Music Without Fear (2001)
Directed by Manny Rodriguez
Starring Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy, Matt Sorum
MPAA: UR
Grade: B+

Review by Bobby Nashville

I am a huge fan of the Goth rock turned heavy metal group The Cult. These guys combine the best aspects of Love and Rockets, AC/DC and the Doors. Its guitar crunching Zen rock at it's best and I can personally attest that they are fantastic live. Their new concert film captures all of the excitement of their live shows and its highly recommended.

A no-nonsense concert film, Live Cult: Music Without Fear opens as you would expect, scanning the lines of people waiting excitedly to get into the show. As we transition to backstage and hear the crowd, the pre-show music builds tension. The band comes out and rocks and when its all over they roll the credits. Its a no-frills approach to the concert movie, but let me make something clear: this is no cheapie film. The camerawork (there seems to be cameras everywhere) is fantastic and the sound is one of the best I've heard for a concert film.

If you are a fan of the band, you absolutely need to purchase this DVD. It captures the intensity of the band as well as the idiosynchracies of the band's enigmatic lead singer Ian Astbury. If you are looking for a modern hard rock concert movie then give Live Cult: Music Without Fear a shot. You won't be disappointed.

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