Final Damnation

Customer Reviews:

The Final D*mn*tion.......2007-01-16

This D*mend concert from 1988 is very good as far as the band's live performace is concerned. However, the commentator is very annoying and you cannot play the DVD with him turned off. Still, if you are a D*mned fan, it is worth it. One other point of irritation for me personally is that there are very few songs performed that Dave Vanian wrote.

Average customer rating:

Damned good DVD except for the comentary.
Final Damnation-The Damned
Anything Damned is WONDERFUL
I'd give it a lower rating........ but I love the Damned!
Totally Ruined!!! A Damn Shame!! Find the VHS ! Version!!

Final Damnation
Starring: The Damned
Manufacturer: Sbme Castle Us
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

British Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

DTS | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

( F ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B00006CXGB
Release Date: 2002-08-06

Customer Reviews:

Damned good DVD except for the comentary........2004-04-17

I love this performance, anything by the damned is always a treat but like other fans I found that the comentary on this dvd is annoying to say the least. Not only is it irrelevent, but sin of sins, it is always placed over the amusing banter between Captain and Dave. My friend's boyfriend managed to find her a VHS version of this concert without the comentary and I am so jealous. However there is a silver lining... go out and buy Tiki Nightmare, the 2002 performance, this is a great concert that shows the damned have still got it.

If anyone in the video world is listening, rerelease this DVD WITHOUT the comentary or if you must have it put it on a separate track. It will be worth your while cause all damned fans will buy another copy, me included.

Final Damnation-The Damned.......2003-12-02

Excitement mixed with frustrated disappointment might be the way to describe my reaction to this DVD. No doubt, the performance by The Damned is terrific: their musicianship, comedic banter, and stage presence has always outshown their punk/pop/rock contemporaries. However, the new intro banter by the mystery DJ (Is that Alexi Sayle of Young Ones fame, now 20 years older?) had me bellowing with rage at the TV screen by mid-show. Especially infuriating was his inane voiceover smack-in-the-middle of "Smash it Up", though his cut-in voiceovers drowning out Vanian's and Sensible's banter and the song intros ocurred on most of the tracks.

What was the relavance of this additional material, and whose idea was it? I suspect The Damned haven't control of this material, so whomever does did as he liked in presenting it.

If you're a Damned fan, go ahead buy this DVD as what remains of the show is still well worth seeing and hearing (sound quality is pretty good), but be forewarned that the additional material by the mystery DJ will diminish the experience.

Anything Damned is WONDERFUL.......2003-08-14

I love anything DAMNED and I don't believe they have ever put out a substandard product. A must get for any TRUE Damned Fan. Wonderful footage of the most talented band on earth!

I'd give it a lower rating........ but I love the Damned!.......2003-05-04

I agree with the other reviews in that this had so much potental... and it was squandered by letting outside influences deside what the fans want (or need). Speaking for all Damned fans out there, it is simple..... WE JUST WANT TO SEE THE ... SHOW!! No narrative was needed (especially from the [person] they used). Noticed that he remained anonymous and not listed on the credits to avoid being hunted down by the fans. My recommendation is that you buy the audio CD of this performance and forget this ...

Totally Ruined!!! A Damn Shame!! Find the VHS ! Version!!.......2003-01-02

Two of my friends bought the vhs in '88. So I know this very well. It's such a great concert, funny interviews-totally Damned. W/ the dvd, however, they added recently shot narration. You see a guy, edited in, actually reading before and during every song!!!! I CANNOT begin to tell you how ANNOYING THIS IS!!! As if the viewer is such an idiot and can't catch all the quick, jibes and moves The Damned do on stage. ie) when Dave winks at a girl during New Rose. I caught that 15 years ago!! He mentions this as the first Damned DVD- cheesy!!!! But I guess Sanctuary or whoever thought they better explain the concert to us!! Idiots! The consistency is ruined!! Also, the guys' voice is very annoying. I ended up trading it for one of the above mentioned friend's VHS version. I tell you, hunt this VHS down it will save you complete frustration!! In addition, the added features are not worth buying this for either. The Bryan James interview is good, but not THAT good.
Truly a tragedy!!! I can only hope for a career retro DVD- may never happen!!

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