DVD review: A Positive Rage - The Hold Steady

(Rough Trade)

A live album/DVD package, the latter being a nearly hour-long tour documentary that, in keeping with the band's garage rock roots, has a certain rough 'n' ready charm. Highlights include their first big UK show, at London's Borderline, from 2007 and keyboardist Franz Nicolay's moustache.

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