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We're Livin' on Dog Food
Rowland S. Howard, the Primitive Calculators, Ollie Olsen, Phillip Brophy and many others proffer their recollections and air their animosities in a tribute to the underground music scene of '77-'81 in Melbourne, Australia. This is a warts and all look at the Melbourne underground music scene of 1977 to 1981 that spawned the likes of Nick Cave, Rowland S. Howard, Ollie Olsen, The Birthday Party, the Primitive Calculators, The Ears as well as venues such as the Crystal Ballroom and others that fostered what became known as the Little Band scene.
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Plot Summary
This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of the punk band Hüsker Dü through interviews with its members and archival footage. It delves into the creative partnership of Bob Mould and Grant Hart, their struggles with substance abuse, and the tragic end of their influential career. The film offers a raw and honest look at the band's legacy and impact on the alternative music scene.
Critical Reception
The documentary received generally positive reviews from critics for its in-depth exploration of Hüsker Dü's history and its candid interviews. Audiences appreciated the film's unflinching portrayal of the band's highs and lows, though some found the narrative somber at times.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its comprehensive and candid look at a seminal punk band.
Appreciated for its exploration of the complex dynamics between band members.
Some viewers found the subject matter and its depiction to be quite bleak.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, 'We're Livin' on Dog Food,' is derived from a lyric in Hüsker Dü's song 'Something I Learned Today'.
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