DVD: New Releases for May 16, 2005

Available in stores and at Amazon.com today:

The Flaming Lips -  The Fearless Freaks: Relive every moment of The Flaming Lips' long, strange career. This 2-disc set includes the feature length documentary The Fearless Freaks plus outtakes, live performances and much more.

Sex Pistols - The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle: This famed film about punk legends the Sex Pistols finally gets restored for this DVD release. Among the flick's highlights are clips from the band's Jubilee Day performance on The Thames and their final performance in San Francisco, not to mention Sid Vicious' lovely rendition of "My Way." Director Julian Temple and rock journalist Chris Salewicz offer commentary.

Live From Bonnaroo 2004:  This 2-disc DVD culls live performance footage from bands at the 2004 version of the annual rock festival Bonnaroo. Featured acts include Primus, My Morning Jacket, Kings Of Leon, Guster, Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio, Damien Rice and many more.

Live From Austin, TX:  Venerable PBS show Austin City Limits opens up the vault again to add a few more titles to their DVD series of memorable performances. Out today are Austin City Limits appearances by Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams and Son Volt. Previous DVDs from the series include episodes with Steve Earle, Susan Tedeschi, The Flatlanders and Robert Earl Keen.

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