As on record, Matchbox Twenty's acute sensitivity to pop dynamics carries the day, showcasing drummer Paul Doucette's propulsive attacks, lead guitarist Kyle Cook's vocals and fretwork, and the soulful belting of lead singer-songwriter Rob Thomas. The less said of Thomas's occasional piano playing, the better. The concert itself is free from interview footage and other distractions, and the 45-minute documentary included on disc 2 is candid and focused, revealing the effort required to mount and execute an arena tour.

Dolby Digital 5.1 is the best way to hear the concert, even if you collapse it to stereo, as the Dolby 2.0 tracks are marred by matrixed SRS Circle Surround 5.1 encoding. The presence of the SRS processing is confusing, given the superior Dolby-only sound and the broad household penetration of Dolby-based AV receivers. Alas, there's no DTS surround mix as advertised in print or CD-quality PCM stereo mix. --Michael Mikesell

Product Description
2-DVD set * Total running time 220 minutes - over 3« hours * 20 songs, including all their hits such as "Push," "3 AM," "Bent," "Unwell" and the current smash "Bright Lights" * Filmed in high-definition format with 17 cameras * Bonus features: 50 minute documentary, behind-the-scenes photo gallery, and two songs in multi-angle viewing format * Video presentation: 16 x 9 anamorphic widescreen * Audio options: Dolby ® Digital Stereo, Dolby ® 5.1 Surround Sound, SRS Circle Surround 5.1 Rock sensations Matchbox Twenty have sold over 25 million records, had nine #1 singles, and been nominated for four Grammy® awards. On June 28, 2003, the band gave the show of a lifetime at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Performing hit after hit, they played with the intensity of the multi-platinum artists they are, creating an intimate atmosphere reminiscent of their early club days. Show: A Night In The Life Of Matchbox Twenty captures all the nuances of this stellar live performance in incredible visual and sonic detail.