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Faxed Head: From Coalinga to Osaka (Live in Japan 1995)
Beautifully shot on three cameras during Faxed Head's improbable 1995 tour of Japan, From Coalinga To Osaka documents the pride of Coalinga, CA in all their self-handicapped, brain-damaged glory. Live footage of the self-proclaimed “desk metal” quartet is interspersed with baffling but authentic footage of a Japanese junior high school class in which the students are being instructed on the subject of... Faxed Head! In addition to the electronics- and mayhem-heavy 1995 Osaka set, the DVD includes bonus live footage of a reconstituted (and much more metal-sounding) Faxed Head on tour in Canada in 2001. And, for the true fan, a 45-minute long hidden "Easter egg" showcases an entire concert by Faxed Head's long-time nemesis, pitiful Coalinga-area boogie-blues idiots The Bon Larvis Band.
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Plot Summary
This live performance captures Bob Odenkirk and his collaborators, including David Cross and Jay Johnston, performing a unique and surreal sketch comedy show in Japan. Recorded in 1995, the material ranges from absurd scenarios to improvisational bits, showcasing the distinctive comedic style that would later be associated with their acclaimed work.
Critical Reception
While not a mainstream release, 'Faxed Head: From Coalinga to Osaka' is regarded by fans of alternative comedy as a cult classic. It's celebrated for its raw, unpolished energy and the early, experimental work of its comedic talents. Critics who have reviewed it often highlight its challenging, sometimes baffling, but ultimately rewarding comedic sensibilities.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and bizarre sense of humor.
Appreciated as an early, raw example of Odenkirk and Cross's collaborative comedy.
Noted for its unpredictable and often improvised nature.
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Fun Fact
The 'Live in Japan 1995' aspect of the title is somewhat misleading, as the performance was actually filmed in Los Angeles in 1995 and later released on DVD in 2008, with the title referencing a specific sketch within the show.
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