Monday, June 16, 2008
Jonesy's 80s Music Video "Cliffs Notes" - Issue #1
We open up in a fictional post-Apocalyptic setting that, oddly, looks a lot like Barstow, CA.
The producers spared no expense with the special effects budget as we see Petty and guitarist Mike Campbell pull to a stop on the side of a rural highway driving what appears to be... a bar of soap.
Soon after, the rest of the Heartbreakers arrive... riding a oddly phallic crotch-rocket w/ side car. Of course, they are all dressed in “futuristic” clothing which apparently in 1982 means … wearing Old West clothes that may or may not resemble 1986. Yeah, I’m confused too.
Anyway, jumping ahead... The gang enters a time capsule made from discarded trash bags where they discover an array of “relic” audio/video equipment. Did I mention there is a fully functional disco ball inside too?
Blah blah blah… someone wins at a slot machine… Petty plays Donkey Kong... then Campbell steals a guitar and the video is over.
Jonesy’s 80s Video Rating: 6.5 out of 10
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Hmm...i may have to quit the band, Jonesy. No Petty video should ever get less than an 8.
ReplyDeleteBeen nice working with you. Because this video blows.
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