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List Price: $11.98 | | Label: Sony
Salesrank: 49561
Released: November 29, 2005 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 11/29/2005
Description of Rock Star: INXS The DVD:
For music fans who found American Idol heavy on the syrupy ballads, Rock Star: INXS added volume to a similar premise--even if the goal was to become the new lead singer of INXS. (At the very least, there are more tattoos.) That said, this DVD doesn't include episodes from the program, but rather performances, each preceded by an explanation from the performer as to the reason they chose that particular song. Although the show featured 15 contestants, this disc concentrates on the six finalists: Jordis, Suzie, Marty, Ty, Mig, and J.D. The other nine can be glimpsed in "Behind the Scenes," in which they get made up, warm-up backstage, etc. The music section begin with J.D.'s quasi-metallic "California Dreamin'" (the Mamas and the Papas) and ends with Suzie's ambitious "Bohemian Rhapsody" (for the most part, she pulls off the operatic Queen opus). Ironically, the strongest performances are two of the least bombastic: Marty's solo acoustic "Mr. Brightside" (the Killers) and Jordis's "The Man Who Sold the World" (David Bowie by way of Nirvana; she also covered "Heart Shaped Box"). The DVD includes Rock Star winner J.D. Fortune's first live set with INXS--five songs in which he sounds a lot like the late Michael Hutchence. (Sensitive viewers should be advised that "Casting Interviews" and "Too Hot for TV" contain profanity and nudity.) --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Rock Star: INXS The DVD Reviews:
I forgot how much I liked this show 
2009-05-29 - I picked up this DVD on a whim -- it was cheaply priced. My wife and I are fans of INXS and watched the entire series when it aired.
The DVD reminded me how much I enjoyed the show's performance portion. I don't miss the whole shows at all, but I would have preferred that this DVD included all the performances, not just a sample -- even Dana and Daphna's.
That Ty's early-season rendition of Heartbreaker is absent is a minor crime, and I would have liked to have seen some of the "sing for your life" performances.
The extras are not anything special, except for the five song set from the new INXS after JD was named the winner.
Not bad for the money if you liked or never watched the show.
nice selection of performances
2008-09-24 - While not a comprehensive collection of the peformances on the show this collection does a nice job of showcasing most of the memorable performances from the season. A few performances are missing - most notably - Mig's version of "Baby I Love Your Way", and any performance of INXS songs during the course of the season. Nonetheless, it is a good snapshot of the show at a reasonable price.
Expectations
2008-02-28 - THis product was not quite what I expected it to be. I thought they would have all the performances. There are people who are not even on here. The performances that are on here are good and it was still a good buy but it was not what I was expecting so I was a little disappointed.
Wonderful performances 
2007-11-15 - It is a perfect demonstration of organization, production and talent. Hi quality performances. One of my favorite DVDs
More Marty and Jordis 
2007-03-24 - I have given up looking for the entire season, but this is a decent substitution. The behind the scenes clips are funny, but I would have liked something with the complete season. Oh well...
