Name: King Rocker
Brand: The Nightingales

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DVD-KROCK-001

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Bookback DVD and CD Set. Features the Film, 90 Minutes of Extras and Soundtrack CD

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

809236190826

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

LP-KROCK-001

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Black

Download code: Yes

2022-09-09

809236190819

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Nightingales

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

The Nightingales are an English post-punk band hailing from Birmingham, UK. With a distinctive sound that blends elements of punk, rock, and experimental music, they have been captivating audiences since their formation. Known for their energetic live performances and thought-provoking lyrics, The Nightingales have established themselves as influential figures in the music industry. Their unique style and unwavering commitment to their craft make them a must-listen for any fan of alternative music.

Following the huge recent success of King Rocker, spotlighting The Nightingales as one of the best band’s in Britain, comes the soundtrack and DVD to one of 2021’s break-out films.

Comedian Stewart Lee and director Michael Cumming (Brass Eye, Toast Of London) investigate a missing piece of punk history. Robert Lloyd, best known for fronting cult Birmingham bands The Prefects and The Nightingales, has survived under the radar for over four decades. But how, if at all, does Robert want to be remembered? The anti-rockumentary King Rocker weaves the story of Birmingham’s undervalued underdog autodidact into that of the city’s forgotten public sculpture of King Kong, eschewing the celebrity interview and archive-raid approach for a free-associating bricolage of Indian food, bewildered chefs, vegetable gardening, prescription medicines, pop stardom and pop art. All of the highlights from the film are here, along with rarities which won’t appear on any of the deluxe reissues of the Nightingales’ catalogue, among them 7″ versions of “Use Your Loaf”, the Bob Luman hit “Let’s Think About Living” and “Black Country”, a glam remix of crowd favourite “Thick And Thin” and a version of Christy and Emily’s “Ghost” which rivals the Nightingales’ take on TLC’s “Unpretty” for sheer beauty. The only act with roots in the punk era that have gone on to make records more captivating, cutting and entertaining today than at any point in their past.

2CD - This special King Rocker bookback DVD/CD deluxe package includes the full length feature film with over 90 minutes of extras and unseen footage alongside the soundtrack. This collector’s edition is beautifully encased with 20 pages of unreleased behind the scenes photos and liner notes from Michael Cumming and Stewart Lee.

King Rocker

Music US