Austin City Limits 2005 Music Festival
Published Jul 01, 2006
This no-frills collection of eclectic concert footage mixes performances by the likes of John Prine with a host of pop punkers and jam bands. The surprisingly explosive AC/DC-aping "Cold Hard Bitch by Jet is matched by the electronically-charged reggae of "Warning Shots by Thievery Corporation. Bloc Party blast off with "This Modern Love, while the Frames knack for winning crowds over is evident during "Revelate. The sweat-soaked neo-wave of the Kaiser Chiefs gets kids hopping during "I Predict a Riot, while Eisleys "Golly Sandra is a gentle reprieve. The Decemberists "July, July! seems to mystify the audience and Steve Earle and the Dukes cross the Doors with the Hip on "Warrior. Despite a second disc loaded with features, there are few reasons to revisit ACL 2005. Plus: interviews; mini-docs; ACL RAW. (Image/Paradox)