R.E.M., B-52s explored in reissue of Athens music documentary
Back in the late-‘80s, Athens was one of those dots on the map signifying an Unlikely Musical Hub.
But with the success of R.E.M. and The B-52s and other buzzy acts such as Pylon and Flat Duo Jets, the college town was an undeniable focal point.
In 1987, the documentary “Athens, GA – Inside/Out” was released, giving a look into the creatively flush city that birthed these acts.
Those who missed the movie the first time around can check it out Oct. 9 when it’s reissued on DVD with an accompanying soundtrack that contains five bonus tracks (one is Love Tractor’s cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Shattered” with Peter Buck on guitar).
The DVD also includes a commentary track and a 2003 interview with Katie Pierson and Cindy Wilson of The B-52s.
Some remastered tracks on the CD:
The Squalls, “Na Na Na Na”; R.E.M., “(All I’ve got to Do is) Dream”; Time Toy, “Window Sill”; Dreams So Real, “Golden”; Flat Duo Jets, “Jet Tone Boogie.”
Visit Omnivore Recordings to purchase.
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16 comments Add your comment
Chip
August 8th, 2012
3:13 pm
Great film. Found, what I am guessing was a bootleg DVD, a few years ago at Wuxtry in Athens. Favorite was from the lead singer of the BBQ Killers when he says: “Let’s just say we’re not…….Zepplin”.
Ed
August 8th, 2012
3:39 pm
There were two nights of concerts with the featured bands at the Uptown Lounge in Athens when the film was released. Anybody remember that?
ozzfest
August 8th, 2012
3:49 pm
Laura Carter…Your X on my X….
Vince Doodley
August 8th, 2012
4:14 pm
Well, they jacked this list up. What about Mercyland? They rocked in Athens during the 80;s. Around same time as REM.
Rex Smith
August 8th, 2012
6:26 pm
The Bototeen should have been included as well. Lot’s of great bands around that time.
SWAT Native
August 8th, 2012
10:17 pm
Loved Pylon and Love Tractor when I was in college. Definitely have to get this DVD.
GD Fan
August 8th, 2012
10:50 pm
Guadalcanal Diary – loved that group
jj
August 9th, 2012
8:01 pm
Still not sure why Pylon didnt hit the big time
Lou
August 9th, 2012
8:30 pm
I bought the same bootleg that Chip mentioned at Wuxtry about 5 years ago.It has commentary from the directors that is really interesting and also a bonus interview with Dave Schools of Widespread Panic. I remember going to Walter’s BBQ in summer of 90 and talking to Walter about the film; in quote; “Yah, that was one of the better films I did”(he did no other films); and Walter had jacked up the price and the bbq was kind of average.This is a good film but there are some inaccuracies; Howard Finster lived in Summerville, GA; no where near Athens; The Flat Duo Jets were from N.C. I caught a few bands in my first year in Athens – Pylon, Kilkenny Cats(not very impressive), The Yams(they had bassist from The Squalls); Love Tractor. Those were great times in Athens; seems like Hope Scholarship kind of changed the vibe but still a great city.
Cookery
August 9th, 2012
9:08 pm
It’s been years since I’ve heard the cassette. I can’t wait to hear again. Go Dawgs.
Cookery
August 9th, 2012
9:11 pm
Hey Lou -Kilkinny Cats were bad ass. Anyone remember Black Cop?
sansho1
August 9th, 2012
9:21 pm
Black Cop! I was just talking about them last weekend. Short-lived but great. They tore up Sonstock that one year.
ATLnative
August 9th, 2012
10:14 pm
I was in Athens ‘82-’85. Man were those some fun times in the clubs! Great music everywhere and fun people.
yo mama
August 9th, 2012
10:46 pm
I hear there is a similar documentary currently still in production. It is more about Georgia music, of all kinds. Working title, “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Georgia Music Legacy.
Shot and directed by Atlanta filmmaker, David S. Barron. The filmmaker now resides in Hollywood, and has been catching up with artists since 1989. go to http://www.amfilmshd.com for more info.
ATL Beach Bum
August 10th, 2012
5:12 am
I demand a reunion of Black Cop. The fans deserve it.
athensmusic.net
August 15th, 2012
8:33 am
The “bootleg” DVD that has been referred to is not likely a bootleg. The film was officially released on DVD in 2003 in a standard DVD case by another company with interviews with Cindy Wilson, Dave Schools, Jack White of the White Stripes, and more.
Although technically out of print, it’s still available – we carry it and I’m sure a number of stores still do as well. However, the soundtrack has never been released on CD before, only on cassette and vinyl, so this bundle is a nice release.