Ultravox!: Live at the Rainbow

This film captures Ultravox! at the peak of their early, raw, and energetic phase during their 1977 tour. The performance at the London Rainbow Theatre showcases their blend of punk-influenced aggression and nascent electronic experimentation. It features a dynamic setlist that highlights their distinctive sound and visual style before their major commercial breakthrough.

While not widely reviewed as a film due to its era and release format, the performance itself is considered a significant document of Ultravox!'s early development. Critics at the time noted their powerful live energy and unique avant-garde approach to rock music.

• Captures the band's raw, unpolished energy.

• Showcases their early, experimental sound.

• A historical snapshot of a band on the cusp of change.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this early live recording often praise its historical significance and the raw power of the performance, noting it as a great look at the band's formative years.

The film was shot during their crucial 1977 tour, before the band shortened their name to Ultravox and before Midge Ure joined, featuring John Foxx as the lead singer.