The Holy Modal Rounders: Bound to Lose

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Audience Member I really enjoyed this film, apart from the deep vein of pity that ran through it, that I'm not sure the filmmakers intended. Just person after person who got too bent out of shape on drugs, astonishingly managed to survive into the 21st century. So, pretty much everyone apart from the dull-as-ditchwater backing band is a mess who's been babysat through most of the 70s, 80s and 90s by wives or mothers, and occasionally drag themselves up on stage to argue about their songs. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Biography of a band with visits to moments in the past. Plenty of music. Interviews with band members new and old. Personalities mingling and separating. I liked it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I liked it! Now I see where 'A Mighty Wind' came up with the idea for Mitch... I like the history... 60's folk rock was really American Troubadour music. And I learned what a hoopsnake is, and wish I hadn't. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member I suppose as a definitive history of the band, this fails on several levels. But, as a portrait of where the members of the band are now, and as a small tribute to their talent and influence, this is as good as it gets. I remember just about wearing out an early copy of the Moray Eels Eat the Holy Modal Rounders back in the day, and it was fun seeing who was responsible for that wonderful piece of subversive electrified psychedelic folk-rock mayhem. Even as decrepit as Steve Weber appears, the man can still pick a mean guitar and chew through the intricate lyrics of some real Rounder chestnuts. This was fun. They can't sing, they're not very good looking, but man can they put a smile on the face! If you aren't familiar with their music, or that of their earlier band, The Fugs, you might not find this as rewarding as this viewer did, but I would encourage anyone who appreciates old-time country and counter-culture folk to give them a listen, and a look-see. The bonus material was terrific. Nearly an hour of mostly live performances, with a little commentary thrown in. Artistes to you, you punk chumps! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a low-budget documentary about a band that's 2 parts folk and 98 parts insane. Despite its low production value the film succeeds in documenting one of music's most tumultuous relationships and the music they created. Everyone interviewed seems amazed that these guys ever got anything done with all the hallucinogens, amphetamines, and other drugs they were consuming. Highly recommended to Rounders fans. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member An insane but rewarding look at the band The Holy Modal Rounders. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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