Tenacious D Album: “Complete Masterworks”

This DVD collection includes all of the original HBO series episodes, a concert filmed in London at Brixton Academy, short films, music videos, television appearances and a few featurettes. No need to search for Tenacious D appearances - it's all right here. It's a great collection of material and a must-own for any Tenacious D fan.

The HBO episodes were the hook. They created the cult following. This was where Jack Black and Kyle Gass first got to showcase their eccentric brand of humor and music. People either loved it or hated it - and most loved it. You could tell immediately that Jack Black had a bright comedic future. The songs they perform are hilarious. The fact that the audiences at the open mic shows have no reaction, as if the songs were dead serious, makes it even more amusing. Each episode is outstanding - and each has its' moments of irresistible hilarity. This was a great show!

The concert at Brixton Academy in London is a hell of a show. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is true that you should watch the HBO episodes prior to watching the concert footage. You will no doubt enjoy the show, yet you will have missed the basis for the songs themselves, as they are revealed and dealt with in the episodes. The Brixton show is great, though. The interplay between Jack, Kyle and the crowd made for a wonderful dynamic - and the performance of the D certainly didn't hurt. They were truly on their game that night and the show is amazing.

The bonus disc contains hours of additional material. The HBO short films are filthy and funny- a great addition to the DVD. There are "On the Road with.." and "In the Studio" featurettes that give you a look at life with Tenacious D. They are both amusing and worth a viewing.

This is a great deal - all the Tenacious D that has ever been available for viewing is right here on this 2-disc collection. If you're a fan of the series or the music, you've got to get it.

I have nothing new to say about The D, Satan, Sassy, or any of the other important themes of this excellent music that hasn't already been said. However, to chime in with the sweet chimes of enlightenment and inspirado, I will say, yes, watch the T.V. episodes first so you "get it." Then later watch the concert. This is good stuff, great stuff and soon your mind will explode from The D too and the pieces of it will sparkle in the sun as they lie on the street reflecting the eternity of the universe. Lastly, if you're some frat guy who likes this just because it's now getting popular, oh well, you could probably be cool someday too, I still have hope for myself, so I can hope for you. Take care and please vote for my review so I can be a top 1000 reviewer, then I can be cool...

...seldom do I consider the fortitude of those fleshy coverings that flank my mouth, however, after 10 minutes or so of watching this DVD you become acutely aware of them. It all starts with you noticing their existence, then it feels like they have small weights hanging on them, then they start to throb. Soon you're clutching them with your hands half laughing at the DVD, half laughing at your complete inability to control your face, and the pain...

Jack Black could be my generations funniest entertainer (hilarious in the movies Orange County and Shallow Hal), and in this "indie feeling" compilation you're privilaged with a more raw, less "Hollywood" side of him.

Definitely worth adding to your arsenal of movies designed to make anyone laugh...HARD.

If you like Tenacious D and you were waiting to see the old HBO series again, well, it's here. Along with a full D concert and music videos and studio documentary along with a few dozen other things. This is a pretty complete chronicling of The D in all it's head-banging glory. Excellent. Now, for the possible downside. If you have never seen or heard of The D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass' musical comedy team/band) or you have a closed-mind when it comes to your comedy, then there are things on this DVD compilation that my severely disturb you. Several short films (JB's BJ, for one) appear here that are so dark and twisted, the average viewer might run away from them screaming. Pretty harsh stuff. If you have seen The D and like them or at least know what they're capable of, then you might just be surpised. Maybe. Overall, this is as complete a collection of Tenacious D as you are going to get and it's awesome. So spark a bowl, put on a Black Sabbath t-shirt from 1983, throw Holy Diver on the CD player and sit back and watch The D in all their twisted, pot-smoking, demon-shredding excellence and prepare to have your socks rocked off.

Dig it!

For the Fans the D have served up an amazing concert experience. For peeps such as myself who never had the honor to witness the amazing-ness of Jack and Kyle, live on stage. It has the episodes of the HBO show, which again, I never got to see. This is the ultimate D experience.

For the psycho fans the D have squeezed out an amazing collection of all their tv appearances, videos, and live performances. If that wasn't enough you get behind the scene footage, and a documentary of the D on tour.

The D have stayed true to their fans and provided the ultimate companion to there debut/only acclaimed album. You'll be amazed, grossed out, and laughing your rear off at there off/on screen antics. Thanks to the D for this great gift.