CD Review

IQ
"Subterranea: The Concert"
(VHS Video)

Rating 98%

reviewed by Charlie O'

This is more like it. Now if some of you out there were critical of IQ for releasing a live album that was virtually the same as the studio album, then this is their justification for it. And it's enough for me too. The Subterranea shows were special. Very special, though very expensive for a cheap band like IQ. This gives those of you who were there the chance to relive the excitement, the lights, the smell of the greasepaint, the whole being there lark. And in the comfort of your own homes. As for those unlucky enough not to have been able to attend, here's what you missed, you sad buggers! The video switches between film, band and backdrops almost seamlessly, except you notice it. It's not without it's flaws, sudden cuts away from the action, slightly miss-synching in places. But overall, a lovely piece of work, and worth a place in anyone's shelf. Even yours.