And it kind of made me - more than ever - want to be in a band." Johnny Cash: The Redemption Of An American Icon I feel my band Mastodon has kind of followed the footsteps that they’ve laid before us." Adds Williams, "I never really heard anything like that. "In a world of rock ‘n’ roll, I wouldn’t be where I am right now if it weren’t for bands like Failure. In the doc, Sanders opens up about what the band meant to both him and his band: "The art that Failure has made is very authentic to me," he says. ( Nine Inch Nails ’ Trent Reznor, Tool ’s Maynard Keenan and Stone Temple Pilots' Dean DeLeo are among the group’s most notable fans).ĭropping in 2023, this official documentary offers an in-depth look at the band’s formation, evolution, label issues, impact and influence - with testimonials from Keenan, DeLeo, Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams, Keenan, Motley Crue ’s Tommy Lee, Mastodon ’s Troy Sanders, and actor/musician Jason Schwartzman.
Failure began to capture attention with the release of their beloved 1994 sophomore album, Magnified.
FailureĪs Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden helped grunge and alt-rock break into the mainstream in the ‘90s, a trio from Los Angeles was also making noise. The doc also features exclusive concert footage, performances, and interviews with Cohen's former collaborators.Īfter a brief theatrical release, Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song is available on DVD and various streaming platforms. Nobody else recognized the song until quite a long time later… almost 10 years later."ĭirected by Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine, Hallelujah dives deep into the song’s themes, exploring how artists covering the track have interpreted its meaning.
I think the song came out in '83 or '84, and then the only person who seemed to recognize the song was Dylan," Cohen said in a 2009 interview with Q TV. While the world may have been slow to embrace the song, Cohen says Dylan immediately saw its greatness. It wouldn’t receive global recognition until nearly a decade later, with the release of Buckley's now-ubiquitous cover. Featuring appearances from Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, the late Jeff Buckley and more, this documentary examines the life and times of prolific singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen through the lens of his famous song, "Hallelujah."ĭespite its current status as one of the most notable tracks in music history, "Hallelujah" - which was featured on Cohen’s 1984 album, Various Positions - was not an instant hit.
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