July's New Music DVD Releases: Neil Diamond, Leonard Cohen, Iggy & The Stooges

Plus: Led Zeppelin , Joe Strummer , more

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Neil Diamond
"The Thank You Australia Concert: Live 1976"
(Eagle Rock)

In 1976, Neil Diamond blew his Australian fan base away with a three-hour performance at the Sydney Sports Stadium, which was simultaneously telecast across the continent to the largest viewer audience in Australian history. That legendary evening, which marked his live comeback after a four-year performance sabbatical, can now be enjoyed more than three decades later. Along with the 21-track set list--including Diamond classics like "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie" and "Solitary Man"--the single disc, now in stores, features a 50-minute interview from that 1976 tour, a photo gallery, and more.

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Leonard Cohen
"Under Review: 1978-2006"
(Sexy Intellectual)

Brooding singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has maintained a successful musical career for decades, with much of his best work released within the last 20 years. This two-hour DVD out this week focuses on this time period during which Cohen produced six studio albums, including 1984's "Various Positions" featuring the highly applauded track "Hallelujah" and 1988's "I'm Your Man," marking a definite shift in his musical styling. Performance footage, rarely seen photographs and interviews with top music journalists provide further insight into Cohen's enigmatic presence.

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Iggy & The Stooges
"Escaped Maniacs"
(MVD Visual)

Fans of this established punk rock band will not want to miss the 386 minutes of action on this double DVD set. Now on store shelves, this production features the group's 2005 performance at the Lokerse Festival in Lokeren, Belgium, just two years after their reunion following a 29-year hiatus. A majority of tracks from The Stooges' first two albums--1969's self-titled debut and 1970's "Fun House"--are featured, as well as two newer songs: "Dead Rock Star" and "Skull Ring."

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Led Zeppelin
"Physical Graffiti: A Classic Album Under Review"
(MVD Visual)

In early 1975, legendary rockers Led Zeppelin released one of their most influential albums, "Physical Graffiti." This two-hour musical documentary chronicles the process that led up to that release with rare interviews, photos and first-hand information from those involved. Classic performances of the record's most-popular songs are also included in this July 8 release.

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Joe Strummer
"The Future Is Unwritten"
(Legacy Recordings)

The life and work of Joe Strummer, the co-founder, singer and guitarist for English punk band The Clash , is revealed in detail with the help of punk documentarian Julien Temple in this newly released 2-hour DVD. Narrated by the late musician himself, the film combines collected interviews and tapes from his BBC radio show, "London Calling," rare footage of the rocker and discussions with famous Strummer fans including Johnny Depp, John Cusack and Bono.

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More new releases:

July 1:
Lamb of God, "Walk with Me in Hell" (Epic)
Lou Reed, "Live!" (Hudson Street)
Donna Summer, "Disco Queen" (Hudson Street)

July 8:
The Alkaholics, "Live From Rehab" (Fortress)
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, "Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at the Greek Theatre" (Image)
Coldplay, "The Coldplay Phenomenon: The Independent Review" (Hurricane International)
Sheryl Crow, "SoundStage: Sheryl Crow Live" (Koch Vision)
Dark Funeral, "Attera Orbis Terrarum – Part 2" (Regain)
(hed) p.e., "The D.I.Y. Guys" (Suburban Noize)
Limp Bizkit, "Rock in the Park 2001" (Charly/MVD)
Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Live from the Heartland" (Hudson Street)
Buddy Miles, "Changes" (Charly/MVD Visual)
Bill Monroe, "Father of Bluegrass Music" (MVD Visual)
Paul Oakenfold, "24/7 Oakenfold" (Ultra)
Jean-Luc Ponty, "Jean-Luc Ponty: Live in Concert" (Koch)
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, "Total Rock Review: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – In Their Own Words" (Hurricane International)
Patti Smith, "Under Review" (USD/KA)
Snoop Dogg, "Drop It Like It's Hot" (MVD Visual)
Ringo Starr, "Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Live 2006" (Koch Vision)
U2, "The U2 Phenomenon: The Independent Review" (Hurricane International)

July 15:
Tesla, "Comin Atcha Live! 2008" (Tesla Electric Co.)

July 22:
Daft Punk, "Daft Punk's Electroma" (Vice)
Darren Hayes, "The Time Machine Tour" (Powdered Sugar)

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