Paul Westerberg - Come Feel Me Tremble

Description

Follow the legendary Paul Westerberg as he promotes Stereo/Mono (Vagrant), records new material in his home studio, prepares for shows, and relaxes on the bus. This is as personal as the ever-elusive Westerberg has ever gotten outside of his writing: he offers insight on his personal life, musical career, and tells stories like only Westerberg is able to do.

Customer Reviews:

Purposefully Difficult........2005-05-18

There's no real structure to this film, the video quality is poor in almost all of the scenes, the audio quality is sub par, there are precious few songs that they show to the end, and there are no DVD "chapters" so you have to watch the whole thing through in one sitting. Which is all, seemingly, intentional. I get the low-rent aesthetic, it made the stereo/mono records kind of charming, but also frustrating (much like Paul's career). So, in that, in about 80 minutes or so, he managed to sum up his career as being a frustrating (frustrated) artist with flashes of brilliance, I've got to give it 3 stars. Had there been, oh, one or two more songs that were played out to their conclusion, I would've rated it higher.

Paul Has Enough Money.......2004-09-26

I thoroughly enjoyed this DVD, but it's lacking in any overall narative tone. While it does follow a neat chronology, the lack of a 'story arc' keeps this from being a documentary in the strict sense. We get to see Paul in acoustic concerts, and are allowed into his basement for recording sessions (fun and fascinating).

However, there is nothing to reccomend this DVD to the non-fan. I loved it, loved watching Paul with fans and onstage. But the lack of a narrative, such as found on any VH1:Inside release or any of the classics like 'Dont Look Now' or even John Lennon's outtake film "Imagine," makes this no more than a wet dream for his fans.

That said, Westerberg is an amazing talent, and I highly suggest picking up 'Tim" by the Replacements as an intro full of hard, driving rock, or his solo debut, '14 Songs' for an introduction to his more sensitive side. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

pretty good stuff from one of the greats.......2004-03-03

im a bit dissapointed that so many of his live songs are cut short. why not let us watch the entire song?

Paul Uncensored.......2004-01-31

I'll assume that everyone here is already a PW fan and jst wants to know if this is worth the money.

YES

Go buy it. Paul needs the money.

Great live performance, Paul's word assocaition game with Replacements' albums, and the simple joy of Paul and his fans outside the tour bus. For some reason, the scenes of Paul talking with the fans brought tears to my eyes. Maybe it was that so many of us have been with him for the whole wild ride since the Replacements' days. Maybe because we stuck with him through the lean times. Maybe it's because we're stupid sheep following someone who can't be bothered to try and please us. (OK, maybe not that last one)

Whatever it is, Paul Westerberg is the greatest songwriter of his generation, and you NEED this DVD. If for no other reason than "Crackle and Drag", or "Skyway", or "Unsatisfied" (For my money, one of the best songs ever written. By ANYONE.).

It's the portrait of a man at ease with his art, comfortable with his fans, and not concerned about being a rock star. Dude just keeps on doing what he wants, and he takes what he gets.

Even when he's at a record store promoting Stereo/Mono, and tells the fans that he doesn't remember the words to the songs they're shouting out, you just gotta smile. Vintage Paul.

In a perfect world, Paul Westerberg would be famous, and idiots like Fred Durst would be slingin' fries. Oh well, it's an imperfect world, and Paul's an imperfect guy. As it should be.

Pleased to Meet Me.......2004-01-10

Paul Westerberg was once in a little band that could called the Replacements. However the political situation at the time could not allow for them to prosper.

Back in the 80s they had the courage and fortitude to stand up for what they didn't intend on believing in. I think we all recall how they were the first alternative rock group to stand up against the spread of Sea Worlds around the country. In a fearful world - Paul Westerberg was the first to stand up to Shamu before he invaded Poland, Wisconsin and consequently had to quit the band in order to further pursue ending the harsh reign of water-dwelling mammals. Think about that next time you are able to peacefully fall asleep at night or in the mid-afternoon without fear of being strangled in your slumber by a killer whale.

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