Nirvana
In Utero: Under Review
MVD
7/10
This DVD examines the final album of the grunge act Nirvana and while the reviewers present laud the album and its deceased progenitor, Kurt Cobain for songwriting brilliance, it’s a tough sell as “In Utero” was certainly the low point of the brief stand in the public eye of the acclaimed Seattle trio.
As difficult as it is to believe that songs like “Heart-shaped Box” were on a songwriting par with the likes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, that’s the message being delivered here. Regardless, Nirvana fans are a rabid bunch and in consideration of the untimely suicide of the bleach-blonde icon, there’s not a whole lot of material for fans to acquire that hasn’t already been placed for public consumption.
Having said that, you’ll uncover a few rare photos and bits of footage and a handful of interesting facts that you might not have known about the band beforehand, whether this info is worth the asking price is dependant on your fanaticism. Although the general tone of this documentary is a general rim-job, hailing “In Utero” as one of the finest records ever to exist, patient bystanders should be able to sort through the muckity-muck and gain a bit of perspective as to the whys and wherefores of the making of the album.
The studio information is likely the most revealing, and of course, the commentators and interviewees give their opinions on the intentions of the dude that drove an entire generation to eat Prozac like they were M&Ms.
Written By: Shovelhead
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