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Best Collection of Music Videos
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Madonna - The Immaculate CollectionMadonna - The Immaculate Collection
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No one used this medium as well as Madonna. From the fiery dress of "La Isla Bonita" to the cool elegance of "Vogue" to the Fritz Lang-inspired techno glamor of "Express Yourself."
Michael Jackson - Video Greatest Hits - HIStoryMichael Jackson - Video Greatest Hits - HIStory
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Electrifying dance moves, clever concepts, a feeling of forboding mixed with a keen sense of style. They derive camp value from Michael's vain attempts to be macho.
R.E.M. - ParallelR.E.M. - Parallel
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Beautiful, mysterious, and arty, one of the best bodies of video work in rock. Highlight is the skinny-dipping nightswimming video with its omnisexual eye.
Radiohead - 7 Television CommercialsRadiohead - 7 Television Commercials
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Arty gems from "The Bends" and "OK Computer" when the band still had an alt rock rather than an Aphex twin sound. The Warholian supermarket of "Fake Plastic Trees" is one of many highlights.
Greatest Hits: Volumen 1993-2003Greatest Hits: Volumen 1993-2003
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Groundbreaking videos, their mood and format all over the place but always strikingly creative.
Director's Series, Vol. 2 - The Work of Director Chris CunninghamDirector's Series, Vol. 2 - The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
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Brilliant videos for Portishead, Aphex Twin, Bjork, and Madonna.
Prince - The Hits CollectionPrince - The Hits Collection
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A chameleon image, a riot of color, nimble dancing. The black Mozart gave us some memorably iconic videos.
Director's Series, Vol. 1 - The Work of Director Spike JonzeDirector's Series, Vol. 1 - The Work of Director Spike Jonze
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Brilliant videos for Fatboy Slim, Bjork, and the Beastie Boys.
Ladies & Gentlemen, The Best of George MichaelLadies & Gentlemen, The Best of George Michael
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A treasure trove from the jukebox rock of "Faith" to the bleary elegance of "Jesus to a Child" to the disco-fied bathhouse of "Outside."
Michael Jackson - History on Film, Vol. 2Michael Jackson - History on Film, Vol. 2
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The Gloved One and the Material Girl are the king and queen of this medium by having it all: fluid dancing, catchy pop songs, and a great and evolving look.
Madonna - Video Collection 1993-99Madonna - Video Collection 1993-99
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Another stunning set for Maddie. From the whizzing white lights of "Ray of Light" to the shape-shifting black dress of "Frozen," a stylish tour de force.
Director's Series, Vol. 3 - The Work of Director Michel GondryDirector's Series, Vol. 3 - The Work of Director Michel Gondry
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Outstanding visuals for the likes of the White Stripes, the Chemical brothers, Massive Attack, Bjork, and Oui Oui.
PopArtPopArt
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Though dour-faced, this British duo has created campy colorful videos which are terribly underrated.
Eurythmics - Greatest HitsEurythmics - Greatest Hits
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Some of the Best from the 80s. Annie Lennox' frightening androgyne shows us her sweet dreams.
Janet Jackson - Design of a DecadeJanet Jackson - Design of a Decade
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Snappy martial dance moves, a voice like moonlight and water, sleek geometric visuals from the likes of Herb Ritts.
Cyndi Lauper - 12 Deadly Cyns... And Then SomeCyndi Lauper - 12 Deadly Cyns... And Then Some
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The punk girl fell into a box of paints then danced around like an epileptic. Weird but memorable viewing.
David Bowie - Best of BowieDavid Bowie - Best of Bowie
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Bowie's theatricality makes him a natural for videos. Gay and bisexual men are outstanding at this visual art--just look this list over with that in mind.
Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video CollectionSmashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits Video Collection
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The trio of videos from "Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness" are worth the price alone. ZERO gets a ten! "The world is a vampire..."
Beastie Boys DVD Video Anthology - Criterion CollectionBeastie Boys DVD Video Anthology - Criterion Collection
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Their videos are as sloppy as a post-party frat house, but they're so much campy fun!
Eminem - EEminem - E
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All the exuberance, rage, and rebellion of overgrown boyhood. Equal parts angry and funny.
D.A.F.T.D.A.F.T.
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Electronica meets anime in a slick series of videos.
Morrissey - Oye EstebanMorrissey - Oye Esteban
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Adding a melancholic face to the melancholic music.