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In Super Overdrive Live was filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in America in July 2009. The show sees Billy Idol, with trademark sneer and peroxide hair very much to the fore, reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens, who played on (& sometimes co-wrote) all his eighties hits. The tracklist runs from early Generation X favourites, through his classic solo singles and up to tracks from his most recent album The Devil s Playground . Idol is a fantastic live performer who oozes onstage charisma and the audience rocks along to every minute of this mesmerising concert.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Who'd have thought it? This is a cracking, hugely entertaining live concert DVD. Despite all the odds, Idol delivers a spirited rock show, complete with full sneer (even if he doesn't have quite the puff he once did), and whilst he may not be to everyone's tastes, and arguably made a little go a long way in terms of his career, there's no denying his engaging presence here. However, for me this film was all about Steve Stevens; lordy, the man is out of this world and I couldn't take my eyes off him throughout, for he still has the power to bewitch and beguile. Where so many rock guitarists from Stevens' heyday are about overload, SS's contributions to the Idol act always stood out for their restraint (no, seriously!), being more about textures and versatility, genre meshing and moods. In short, the man is a super-talented guitarist working for the groove, instead of the other way around.
A true double act, Idol and Stevens work the stage and the crowd like the 90s never happened, with Stevens turning endless styles on a six-pence, weaving amazing, often understated punctuations around the singer; proving that musical vibe is as much about the gaps and the spaces you leave as the actual notes you hammer out. Riffing hard rock one moment, then expertly rolling some gorgeous FX waves the next, Stevens never looses sight of the mood expertly bouncing on, off and around the rhythm section, which, overly loud snare-drum aside are highly effective. (And highly entertaining: watch the drummer bouncing his sticks during some of the songs). So while Idol is out front pouting and preening, Stevens is providing the backbone for the show; throwing down a vibrant canvas for Idol to profile himself against.
The standout track for me was Flesh for Fantasy, where the extended dance elements that rendered the original single such a crossover hit are translated into a tantalizingly orgasmic show of tease and restraint. Grunge may have killed off Idol's career along with many other rockers of his time (and what was left, Idol did for himself through drug issues, the Cyberpunk album and seemingly endless, debilitating motorbike crashes), but like the great rockers of the 70s returning once the Punk dust had settled, guitarists like Steve Stevens - when they're offset by a solid front man, as he undoubtedly is here - can't be beat.
A true double act, Idol and Stevens work the stage and the crowd like the 90s never happened, with Stevens turning endless styles on a six-pence, weaving amazing, often understated punctuations around the singer; proving that musical vibe is as much about the gaps and the spaces you leave as the actual notes you hammer out. Riffing hard rock one moment, then expertly rolling some gorgeous FX waves the next, Stevens never looses sight of the mood expertly bouncing on, off and around the rhythm section, which, overly loud snare-drum aside are highly effective. (And highly entertaining: watch the drummer bouncing his sticks during some of the songs). So while Idol is out front pouting and preening, Stevens is providing the backbone for the show; throwing down a vibrant canvas for Idol to profile himself against.
The standout track for me was Flesh for Fantasy, where the extended dance elements that rendered the original single such a crossover hit are translated into a tantalizingly orgasmic show of tease and restraint. Grunge may have killed off Idol's career along with many other rockers of his time (and what was left, Idol did for himself through drug issues, the Cyberpunk album and seemingly endless, debilitating motorbike crashes), but like the great rockers of the 70s returning once the Punk dust had settled, guitarists like Steve Stevens - when they're offset by a solid front man, as he undoubtedly is here - can't be beat.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Billy performs some Generation X hits as well as his more famous songs White Wedding and Rebel Yell. A rare chance to get your hands on Billy performing live despite his recent tours since 2005. He is still the most unique and exciting talent and continues to have a fantastic stage presence, looking good for a 50 something. !!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
For every Billy Idol fans, this is the best live dvd from billy I think, the sound is amazing,Billy know how to turn a cold place into the hottes place you'll ever been...to see and hear the new and the old songs are just great...Billy just rules ! Steve are one of the best...Just buy it you won't regret it , It just one you must have...........Rebel yell!!!!!
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i bought this dvd as im a big billy idol fan, i think it was a good buy and i have watched it several times, well worth the money, love it
Published 17 days ago by shel
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Published 2 months ago by Niolc Tiddler
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Published 12 months ago by Mr. Christopher R. Holmes
I'm a fan
I am a big fan of Billy Idol, so this Super Overdrive really give me the great thrills he gave me live in Sturgis LOL
Published 18 months ago by rossella vido
Excellent Idol & Stevens Legends!
Idol backed up by the fantastic guitar playing of Stevens a match made in heaven shame we have a few classics missing but how can I moan as these boys sure know how to put on a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by kendo
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A thoroughly enjoyable concert, excellent on the visual side, great to see Billy having a great time with his audience, and the incomparable Steve Stevens, what can i say about his... Read more
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