Review of Sound City (2013) by Aaron S — 30 Aug 2013
A treat to see iconic musicians performing & reminiscing so candidly; I'd recommend this documentary to anyone interested in 70s-90s rock & music making. Loads of fun to watch. But at the same time the film is an obviously unintentional example of the very impersonal, market-driven culture director/producer/star Dave Grohl tries to resist.
He celebrates authenticity while making a promotional vehicle for himself, the film and of course the companion album. At the end of the film, you realize you've got great cocktail party conversation and little real understanding, and have a vague sense of unease about what the film might have been, and what it actually is.
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This review of Sound City (2013) was written by Aaron S on 30 Aug 2013.
Sound City has generally received very positive reviews.
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