Review of David Byrne's American Utopia (2020) by K. Austin Collins for Rolling Stone — 15 Oct 2020
Like the late Jonathan Demme, director of Stop Making Sense, Lee is here not just to document but to heighten. There are close-ups on Byrne’s face, his eyes, even his feet; dynamic roving views from onstage and off; a keen awareness of the audience.
And, of course, there’s the thrill of seeing people standing up in their seats, clapping along, silhouetted against Byrne’s bright, inviting presence onstage. All of it lends a sense of alive-ness to this live performance.
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This review of David Byrne's American Utopia (2020) was written by K. Austin Collins and published by Rolling Stone on 15 Oct 2020.
David Byrne's American Utopia has generally received very positive reviews.
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