Customer Reviews
OK 
2008-02-10
I was a little disappointed in the video quality of most of these performances..I'm guessing they were almost bootlegs in a sense.
NIRVANA rocks, but this DVD doesn't 
2008-02-09
I bought this just to be disappointed - this is not a concert DVD. As a concert DVD "Unplugged" in New York by MTV is much better. Best thing in this DVD is the Extras - where you actually get to watch Nirvana in action without much editing. But that's like 6 songs or so. If you want very short documentary and some Cobain interviews - then this will suffice, but if you want a pure concert without silly editing - wait until better concert DVDs will be released.
Best Christmas gift! 
2008-01-14
I gave this to my son for Christmas and he loves it. He was impressed that I picked it out (w/ help from Amazon!).
A Surprise 2007-12-28
My impression before I actually saw this DVD is that I might not like it as much since I favored the MTV Unplugged Nirvana performance (very different from the performances here), however, I was pleasantly surprised with the entire DVD because in the end, I actually did enjoy it more than I thought I would. The entire DVD is full of Nirvana's hard rocking rendition of songs - making it a bit more difficult to hear the spoken lyrics (which I like to do when I listen to music) but even so, I found myself enjoying the pace, the harsher, relentless pounding of the way the music was played, and watching the antics of what now - at this point in time - appears to be very young men caught in the tumult of their own fame. I saw a side to the band's music I hadn't known previously. Definitely a good addition to any Nirvana fan's collection.
amazing music 2007-06-06
I bought this on VHS and wore the tape out-twice. I'm so glad they have it on DVD now. It is a testament to how powerful the band could be in concert. Kurt's ability to alter/enhance the meaning of a song by how he ennunciated the words is breathtaking. This DVD has stellar examples of how raw he could be. I think it also shows some of the humor that I think fans who were not around at the time might miss. I love this DVD.
A classic 2007-05-13
Originally conceived by Kurt Cobain LIVE! TONIGHT! SOLD OUT! is a video document of Nirvana's rise from a scruffy trio from the Pacific Northwest into one of the most iconic and important bands in the history of rock music.Combining live material from their 91-'92 "Nevermind" tour LIVE! TONIGHT! SOLD OUT! has long been the "holy grail" for Nirvana fans... and one that has never been available on DVD until now. NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME a world of Nirvana fans will be able to experience color-corrected and digitally remastered live performances of songs like "Smells Like Teen Spirit" "Lithium" "Breed" "Drain You" and "Aneurysm" - mixed into loads of interview footage from across the world - all as originally viewed through the eyes of Kurt Cobain himself. In addition to the complete original program several previously unreleased performances are included as bonus DVD extras.Features the songs: AneurysmAbout A GirlDiveLove BuzzBreedSmells Like Teen SpiritNegative CreepCome As You AreTerritorial PissingsSomething In The WayLithiumDrain YouPollySliverOn A PlainEndless NamelessEXTRAS - Live In Amsterdam: SchoolAbout A GirlBeen A SonOn A PlainBlewFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 602517098121 Manufacturer No: B0007914-09
this is truely a great buy! 2007-02-13
If you have seen the vhs version of this, than you'll love the dvd version even better, aside from having the extra song's on the dvd version it has great picture quality as well,and the menu section is really great to.
For the memory... 2007-01-20
I think it can be dedicated for all who left a trace in our life.
The definitive Nirvana experience... 2007-01-07
I remember buying this on VHS back in the 90's after it was released and being blown away by the footage - it captured the energy and attitude of Nirvana so perfectly. This was a project that was started during Kurt's lifetime yet was finished after his departure and it still managed to convey the original concept of the late Cobain.
The highlights are many on this great video, but among the best are:
1) The performance of 'Territorial Pissings' on a British TV appearance instead of the announced song, 'Lithium'. The set ends with the band trashing the instruments and walking off stage to the sound of feedback, which has the TV host plugging his ears.
2) A Top of the Pops appearance that has the band mockingly throwing their instruments around and blatantly playing off key to the prerecorded 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'. Kurt sings the song in a high-pitched scream during parts and also a low almost operatic tone, changing the words at points and almost swallows the microphone during the 'Hello, Hello, Hello, How low'.
3) The live footage of the band destroying their instruments during the song 'Endless Nameless' is some of the most powerful stuff on the video. Kurt's heart-wrenching yells accompanied by images of him throwing himself around with his guitar wrecklessly, jumping into speakers and drum kits seems to display not only the attitude of Nirvana as a band, but also reveals the inner turmoil of Cobain.
There is really not any dull moments on this video and the interviews are great. The DVD version comes with some extra footage which is nice bonus material, but the original video is the real gem. A must have for any fan of the band.
RECOMMENDATION: If you don't already own all of Nirvana's albums be sure not to forget the 1992's 'Incesticide', a release of odds and ends that really captures the sloppy brilliance that was Nirvana.
Amazing 2006-12-31
There is one word to describe this DVD: AMAZING. Nirvana had such a good live show, it puts all other bands to shame. It really is to bad that Kurt died- he was an awesome song writer. Krist and Dave are still excellent musicians, however-but there is no hope for a Nirvana reunion tour (joking).
