Blue Oyster Cult - A Long Day's Night

by Sanctuary Records

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Release Date:2002-10-08
Label:Sanctuary Records
UPC:060768833296
Binding:DVD
Published By:Sanctuary Records
ASIN:B00006L923
Category:DVD

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For a band that's been around the better part of three decades, Blue Oyster Cult certainly didn't play like old fogies when they took the stage in Chicago for a concert on June 21, 2002. That memorable show has been preserved on A Long Day's Night, so titled because it took place during the summer solstice. For two hours, guitarist-vocalist Buck Dharma and his bandmates regale a revved-up crowd with such Cult classics as "Burning for You," "Last Days of May," "Godzilla," and, of course, "Don't Fear the Reaper." It's initially off-putting to watch these clean-cut middle-aged men rip through the BOC songbook, but their chops, enthusiasm, and hooks are still there, so--like the Stones--Blue Oyster Cult could keep going until actual old age comes a-knockin'. --Kevin Filipski

Customer Reviews

Very Good for the BOC fan, but could be better - Reviewed on 2008-03-30
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2 customers found this review helpful.

As a BOC fan for many years, this was a nice purchase that I am glad I made. Some reviewers have indicated that the mix is poor. I can say that if you listen in surround sound (5.1), it is poorly done. The sound if played in stereo through regular old TV speakers (2.0) is actually not bad. When played in surround, Buck's vocals sound like they are recorded from somewhere out in the crowd and it is very disapointing. Play the same tune on a dvd hooked up to a tv, and it sounds much better.
The video is good and the interviews are very intersting. Nice to get an inside look at the band! I saw BOC at a small club in 2002 and this brought back great memories! BOC is a very underated band! Buck is awesome on Guitar and Allan is a real multi-talent. When I saw them live I was amazed at Allan on guitar. The mix on this DVD did not do his talent justice.
My advise. If you are BOC fan like me, don't hesitate. Buy it! Watch it on a "non surround" system (NOT just the 2.0 setting on your surround system) and you will enjoy it. If you are a casual fan, you may not be willing to look past the audio production deficeinies.
I hope this helps!
Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll!!!!!


Blue Oyster Cult Rocks - Reviewed on 2008-03-24
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1 customer found this review helpful.

This will be a Fantastic addition to the music DVD library of any BOC fan. If you like concert videos that don't screw around, this is for you. A great mix of new and classic BOC tunes. Nice camera work, very smooth, without all the fast camera cuts you find in so many concert videos. No dim or lighting washed out shots. Just allot of good BOC music with great camera shots of all the musicians in the band. Also, the DVD has terrific sound. Very high quality, presented in both 5.1 dolby digital and dts, as well as digital stereo sound. Great extended versions of the songs: Last Days of May and Godzilla. A little age has not slowed these guys down at all. You should know that this is not the entire original band. The Bouchard brothers are absent on this one but Eric Bloom, Alan Lanier and of course Donald (Buck Darma) Roeser are at their finest. The replacement drummer and bass man do a fine job filling their spots as well. Danny Miranda on bass and Bobby Rondinelli on drums for those interested. The songs are as follows:

Stairway to the Stars; Burning for You; OD'D on Life Itself; E.T.I.; Dance on Stilts; Harvester of Eyes; Buck's Boogie; Quicklime Girl; Flaming Telepaths; Harvest Moon; Last Days of May; Cities on Flame; M.E.262; Perfect Water; Lips in the Hills; Godzilla; Don't Fear the Reaper; Dominance and Submission; The Red and The Black.

Plus band interviews, fan interviews and behind the scenes footage. The only reason I didn't give this five stars is because I saw the Cult a couple of times back in the day. They had massive shows back then with the laser lights and all kinds of effects that they didn't have here. Still a Great performance though!!!
Buck makes 'em all his beotch!!! - Reviewed on 2008-01-28
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Page shot his arms out, Eddie got cancer, and softie Clapton never was the man. Buck does it right! I followed BOC and was there during the Soft White Underbelly daze...they've never been better than this! You'll have a hard time putting this DVD away.

Stinky Sound - Reviewed on 2007-06-05
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1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

Video was very good, audio was terrible, very muddled. It sounded like something from the 70's equipment wise and actually I have heard better recordings from the 70's.
Great Show - Reviewed on 2007-03-26
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The last time I had seen Blue Oyster Cult was in 2003. The Boys put on one heck of a show. I saw this DVD on Amazon and had to have it. It looked like they were very Tight that night. Buck was unbelieveable on the guitar."Last Days of May" was great. What am I saying? the WHOLE show was GREAT. Another fine Show added to my collection.
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