years spent living in a Hare Krishna community in the 1980s through occasional, ultimately short-lived re-entries into the pop music scene in the 90s and 2000s. There are enough video materials still extant to provide some visual insight into Poly’s experiences later in life, after she had receded from the public spotlight.
Lydia Lunch: The War is Never Over functions effectively as an audio-video “greatest hits” collection for the artist’s core fanbase and admirers, and an engaging introduction or re-acquaintance (as in my case) with those who may be new to or only partially familiar with her work.
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