Review of Hype! (1996) by Private U — 10 Mar 2009

Still one of the best music documentaries I've ever seen.

This review of Hype! (1996) was written by Private U on 10 Mar 2009.

Hype! has generally received very positive reviews.

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Seattle is overrun with record-company executives, and with journalists eager to over-analyze the most banal details of grunge culture…

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The only real complaint I have is that it's to short. and that the butt squirts weren't included…

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By Jesse C (375) on 03 Oct 2008

Sorry, I thought I had this on here already. This is a must-see for every TRUE Grunge fan…

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By Jay A (482) on 22 Dec 2007

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