Los Angeles TIMES
                           April 10, 1993

SECTION: VIDEO PREVIEWS; Music; Pg. 60

LENGTH: 149 words

HEADLINE:  Superchunk,  "Take The Tube," Video Music Inc., 60 minutes,  
$19.95.

BYLINE: BARBARA DAVIES; EDITED BY CATHERINE APPLEFELD

BODY:

   Play loud, advise the opening credits of this recording of Superchunk 
live -- good advice, because there's very little to see here.  
Relentlessly zooming shots, relatively colorless cuts edited to keep time 
with Superchunk's speedy punk-pop, and a stage dimmed beyond the normal 
atmospheric setting does create a dizzy sort of moshpit verite feeling, 
but leaves virtually no reason to watch the video. As a concert 
recording, however, "Take The Tube" is a powerful, pogo-inspiring 
performance of the sort Superchunk has gained a reputation for during its 
career, and well worth a listen.  And yes, "Slack Motherfucker" 
isincluded, along with a cut or two from the band's new "On The Mouth" album.

   Fans may also find redeeming value in a band interview tacked on after 
the show, but camerawork that literally crawls right up the band members' 
noses makes it a bit tough to watch.