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The Payolas: Live in Concert

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Payolas fans can definitely get their music fix with this one. This concert DVD is from a show recorded on October 15/1982 at the Concert Hall in Toronto, Canada. The picture and sound are pretty good considering the age of the material used and the technology from the 1980's.

The picture can be dark and grainy at times and even though the sound is in digital 5.1 it's a bit weak. Some hissing and background noise can also be heard throughout the show, but not enough to ruin the performance. The Payolas were one of my favorite bands of the 80's. I'm familiar with all their songs, but I really only bought this to see "Eyes of a Stranger" played live.

DVD Songlist:

1. Soldier
2. Dancing With Another
3. Jukebox
4. China Boys
5. Hastings Street
6. Eyes Of A Stranger
7. Rose
8. I'm Sorry
9. Lights To Change
10. Romance
11. Burning Youth
12. Rockers
13. Whisky Boy
14. People Who Have Great Lives

Bonus Features:
- Interview With Paul and Bob

Total Running Time: 68 Mins
Dolby 5.1 / Stereo

Quite surprised to find this here! Although I'm the only person i know that listens to this band, watching this concert only confirms that they were underrated. 20 great songs here, featuring one of the world's best rock producers Bob Rock. Granted there's a certain 80s quirkiness to their musical style (and certainly their fashion!) but it's good songwriting and none of their songs sound alike. I did see them live in the 80s and watching this 20 yrs later gives me a whole new appreciation for them. If you love 80s rock/wave you'll enjoy this!!!