Review of Sound City (2013) by Amilcar A — 26 Apr 2013

Some people really have the stars aligned on their favor and Dave Grohl is the leader of that clan. The dude is not only in magnificent bands, he's funny, apparently a good guy and he can also make pretty damned good documentaries. That is a charmed life if there is one. He deserves Courtney Love just for universal balance.

Sound City is a wonderful documentary, particularly if you love rock n roll. Originally slated to be the story of a console and a studio in LA that produced some epic albums (albeit being as close to a toilet as one can imagine), it goes in a different direction.

Sound City is more about the humanity of rock n roll, the imperfections of the music and the ideals that make musicians want to play music. This film is not about a piece of equipment but rather about how a studio brought the most talented rockers alive with producers and some pretty cool people. The output of this chemistry is some of the most badass and timeless music you will ever hear.

I love rocknroll. More than I can describe in words. Which is ironic since I don't particularly love people and this movie eloquently describes how they come together. Maybe I'm missing out.

Either way, this is a superb documentary with the obligatory Grohl laughing face that should make you laugh too. If you don't fuck you.