Mtv Unplugged

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2. Si Te Vas

3. Dónde Están Los Ladrones

4. Moscas En La Casa

5. Ciega, Sordomuda

6. Inevitable

7. Estoy Aquí

8. Tú

9. Sombra De Ti

10. No Creo

11. Ojos Así

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Average customer rating: The most classic Nirvana show Nirvana's Defining Moment Nirvana-MTV Unplugged in New York (an unbiased review) Necessary for any music collection Best Nirvana album EVER

MTV Unplugged in New York (Nirvana) Nirvana Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative | Live Albums | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Nevermind In Utero Incesticide Ten With The Lights Out ASIN: B000003TB9 Release Date: 1994-11-01

Tracks:

1. About A Girl
2. Come As You Are
3. Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam
4. The Man Who Sold The World
5. Pennyroyal Tea
6. Dumb
7. Polly
8. On A Plain
9. Something In The Way
10. Plateau
11. Oh Me
12. Lake Of Fire
13. All Apologies
14. Where Did You Sleep Last Night

Amazon.com essential recording

The last Nirvana collection recorded before the untimely death of Kurt Cobain, Unplugged caught many by surprise with its stripped down, neo-acoustic offerings with a bridled fury. When Cobain sings, "I swear I don't have a gun, I don't have a gun" with clenched teeth (instead of an open howl) and when the haunting strains of "About a Girl"--from their earliest LP--chills even with quieted guitars, you discover a new appreciation for the nuances of one of the greatest bands of recent times. Highlights include covers of three Meat Puppets tracks (featuring special guests Curt and Kris Kirkwood of that influential "college rock" band), the weepy cello on the Vaselines' "Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam," and their cover of David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World." --Lorry Fleming

Album Description

120 gram vinyl/original artwork.

Customer Reviews:

The most classic Nirvana show.......2007-07-18

This CD is about the first MTV Unplugged, that was really unplugged, really acoustic, it was live, you can see the history in rock music changes with this show, the actual MTV unplugged are comercial and taped. If you like rock and Nirvana you must have this album

Nirvana's Defining Moment.......2007-06-18

This is the album that made me a Nirvana fan for life. I had listened to the radio hits of Nevermind...and bought In Utero for Heart Shaped Box and All Apologies, but this is the album that really made me realize the greatness of this band. With the removal of the loud guitars and distortion, you can hear the greatness in Nirvana's songs and the passion in Cobain's voice. Yes, the songs are not always played perfectly and sometimes Cobain is off pitch, but that is what makes this performance so real and genuine. Let's not forget this was not a studio performance but a concert setting. On top of that, unlike most other bands on MTV Unplugged, Nirvana did every song with just one take. About A Girl is a beautiful Beatleesque pop song, Pennyroyal Tea proves to be a beautiful song minus the loud raging guitars, and All Apoligies is haunting and brilliant (I must say I like the In Utero version better however.) What also makes this album great is the covers from David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" to the incredable Leadbelly cover of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" The end of this song is one of the best performances I have ever heard by an artist. The passion and angst is there...and it's not fake for the TV cameras but truely Cobain's dark inner pain. This is what makes this album great. The passion and thought put in to each and every song by Kurt Cobain. This is not to take away from the rest of the band who do a great job keeping each and every song going, including to addition of cello and accordian to some of the songs.

Nirvana-MTV Unplugged in New York (an unbiased review).......2007-06-17

First, let me start off by saying that this is an unbiased review. I'm not a fan of the band nor do I dislike the band. I'm a fan of all types of music. I also won't be comparing this album to any other albums from the band. This review will be strictly on this particular album. Now onto the review.

Here's a rundown of the songs (as well as my rating for each song):

About a Girl-4.5/5
Come As You Are-4.5/5
Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam-3/5
The Man Who Sold the World-3.5/5
Pennyroyal Tea-2.5/5
Dumb-4/5
Polly-4/5
On a Plain-3.5/5
Something in the Way-4/5
Plateau-3/5
Oh Me-3.5/5
Land of Fire-3/5
All Apologies-4.5/5
Where Did You Sleep Last Night-4/5

Picture this: Kurt Kobain, 3 acoustic guitars, a set of drums, and a cello. What could me more perfect than that? This album is a set of 14 songs from Nirvana's second album all played acoustically. The only thing better than a greatest hits album is an album with live, acoustic music from the band. Here's where the band hit (and missed) with this album.

So what's to like about this album? First, aside from a few pitchy spots here and there, Kobain's vocals are top notch and send chills down my spine. I personally prefer his recorded vocals to his live vocals but I'm sure a lot of people out there love the rawness of his voice when he sings live. The way he sings shows a ton of emotion as though each word that comes out of his mouth means the world to him yet he remains mellow with an "I don't care about anything" type of attitude.

Second, although the grungy sound is gone due to the lack of electric guitars, the hardness is still there in my eyes. With 3 guitars going at the same time, the band is able to achieve a great mixture of sounds while still maintaining the "you can feel it in your stomach", loud, hard, beats. "Come As You Are" doesn't lose its great intro or guitar solo. Kurt just plugs in his acoustic guitar and the sound is just like the original. Another stand out song in terms of guitar work is "The Man Who Sold the World". It's great to hear a band that can not only play their songs acoustically but can also make them sound so complex, giving a whole new sound to their songs. Equally impressive is drummer Dave Grohl's background vocals.

Third, as mentioned above, the band uses a cellist alongside their guitars and drums. Although it's sometimes hard to miss, you can certainly hear it in "All Apologies". This helps to create a more bluesy sound with some of the songs.

Fourth, those who don't know much about Nirvana's music (myself included) will be thrilled to see that "About a Girl", "Come As You Are", and "All Apologies" are on this album. You also may recognize "Dumb" and "Polly". All of these songs are done superbly. And you will be pleasantly surprised that there are a lot of great songs on this album that you haven't heard of. From the haunting "Something in the Way" and "Oh Me" to the incredibly sad "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" (my new current favorite Nirvana song) to the blast-worthy "Plateau", you'll find a lot of great new material on this album.

And what's not to like? Not much. As mentioned above, there are some pitchy spots throughout the album but that's expected. Some of the songs are a bit on the short side which isn't a huge turn off but just something I observed. In terms of songs I didn't like, "Pennyroyal Tea" isn't all that great and "Lake of Fire" and "Plateau" are both too country-sounding for my taste.

My rating: 4/5 stars. I probably would've given 4.5 stars if I could. The reason for taking 1 star off is that I find it hard to play every song on this album. I tend to skip over maybe 4 or 5 of them. Other than that, this album is perfect and Nirvana fans as well as fans of great music in general will equally be impressed with how this live album turned out. Be sure to pick it up!

Necessary for any music collection.......2007-05-31

It doesn't matter whether you're into grunge, or even if you like Nirvana that much, this album is a winner in every sense. The tracks from previous studio albums are cast in a new light, but the timing is not too different that you can't belt out your best Kurt Cobain with all those intonations you know so well. Also, the covers are masterfully done; it's plain to see that the band has a lot of respect for the tracks and their original artists.
If you're getting into more Unpluggeds, check out Neil Young and Eric Clapton. The Korn Unplugged that just came out recently might be worth it too if you have a basic enjoyment of their music.

Best Nirvana album EVER.......2007-05-22

Yes this is better than Nevermind, far and away. If you (as my dad) think Nirvana is just pure noise, listen to this and your mind should be changed. Nirvana's better in an acoustic setting than plugged in - they're good plugged in too, but I prefer Cobain the acoustic guitarist to Cobain the electric one - listen to his work on songs like Something in the Way or Lake of Fire.
Other than the fact that every song is top quality but Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam (which is terrible) is the variety of song selection. They mostly skip over their hits - Pennyroyal Tea, About a Girl, Come As You Are and All Apologies make appearances, but so do three near-obscurities from Nevermind. Now, Something in the Way and Polly were great songs in the first place, but I never liked the studio take of On a Plain - I saw it as one of the several generic speedy punk-grunge rockers that took up space on the album's second side (others include Lounge Act, Stay Away and Territorial Pissings). But it's one of my favorites in this setting. The melody comes into full view, there's an added backup vocal from Dave Grohl similar to the one on Heart Shaped Box, and it's set to a nice toe-tapping rhythm. Very cool. And this version of Pennyroyal Tea is also better than the familiar hit one (which is hard to beat), getting even MORE raw emotion from the chorus. Not to mention their high-profile cover of David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World, which actually isn't unplugged but who cares?
Stick around for the last five songs, too. Three are covers of Meat Puppets (who, if you don't know them, are a fairly high-profile college-rock band - high profile for a college-rock band, that is). Lake of Fire has the aforementioned good acoustic picking and is probably my favorite song about hell ever written (sure beats similar songs by Slayer or Slipknot!), Plateau has a good back-porch vibe, and Oh Me, strong vocals.
And if this was just the last two songs, I'd still give it five stars. I love the studio take on All Apologies as much as the proverbial next guy (assuming he's a Nirvana fan, of course), but this one's even better. The perfect song for an all acoustic setting. And Where Did You Sleep Last Night (originally a Leadbelly song called In the Pines) is, I think, my favorite Nirvana song ever. Especially the ending. The group had gotten into a killer quiet, swaying mood for awhile, and then all the sudden Kurt loses all control and starts screaming, "MY GIRL, MY GIRL, DON'T YOU LIE TO ME, TELL ME WHERE DID YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT". Whoa... whoa, whoa, and whoa.
You can just see Nirvana going in an all-acoustic direction had Kurt not killed himself (of course, he might not have killed himself had he not been FORCED into stardom by frickin' MTV) when you listen to this.

Average customer rating: WTF INSANLY GREAT KORN CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it- it sucks! You Must Buy Korn MTV Unplugged! Worst thing I've heard in a while...

MTV Unplugged Korn Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Alpha Them VS. You VS. Me Vena Sera Eat Me, Drink Me Live & Rare ASIN: B000MGUZRA Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. Blind
2. Hollow Life
3. Freak On A Leash feat. Amy Lee from Evanescence
4. Falling Away From Me
5. Creep
6. Love Song
7. Got The Life
8. Twisted Transistor
9. Coming Undone
10. Make Me Bad / In Between Days feat. The Cure
11. Throw Me Away

Amazon.com

Korn has made a career out of playing loud, angry rock & roll--loud and angry enough that placing the band in the unplugged setting has, until now, seemed unthinkable. But the risk has more or less paid off. Tracks such as "Blind" and "Hollow Life" work best in this new context--each filled with a sense of drama but not melodrama, their essential emotional weight is given new heft by opting for intense calm rather than an epic--and overwrought--musical maelstrom. Others, such as "Twisted Transistor" teeter on self-parody; a guest turn from Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee for "Freak on a Leash" is inspired, one from the Cure for "Make Me Bad/In Between Days" doesn't quite live up to its promise on paper. But the band's reading of Radiohead's "Creep" is heartfelt and true, making this unplugged endeavor worthwhile and truly entertaining.--Jedd Beaudoin

Album Description

Filmed at MTV's Times Square studio, "MTV Unplugged: KORN" features acoustic performances of the band's greatest hits, along with several new songs exclusive to their "Unplugged" performance. KORN is also joined by The Cure and Amy Lee of Evanescence for this one time only performance.

Customer Reviews:

WTF.......2007-06-17

OMG! I just couldn't imagine it when i heard there was going to be a korn unplugged. This junk is horrible! Korn is one the worlds greatest bands, but still, unplugged, i can't listen to one word, it sucks so much!

INSANLY GREAT KORN CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-12

Korn - Unplugged MTV Korn unplugged is rock but without amplifiers and added orchestra, band, piano and other instruments to make it sound not so hardcore. It's basically a hard rock band turned into a soft rock band. Famous songs on this cd are Freak on a leash, Twisted Transistor and Coming Undone. On this Cd, Korn featured Amy Lee in Freak on a Leash. I think Korn Unplugged is a great Cd. I like the fact that I can listen to them either hardcore or mellow with some good piano and soft instruments. Korn sounds great both ways. I recommend this to a korn freak or just someone who knows of Korn and is tired of listening to loud music and can't comprehend the lyrics. This cd would be great for them. It is easy to follow the words and it gives off a great sound. Recommended to every type of rock lover.

I loved it- it sucks!.......2007-06-11

This could have been one of the best unplugged/acoustic albums ever made... could have.

This album has one of the most interesting and heartfelt covers of Radiohead's Creep that I've ever heard. This album, from a band that probably never crossed your mind as someone who could do anything acoustic, ever. With special guests on cellos, guitars, harps, bongos, and special gust vocalists like Amy Lee from Evanescence, and a duet with The Cure! And it's all worthless because it's censored.

If you're a die hard Korn fan, you've got to have this for your collection, which is unfortunate.

You Must Buy Korn MTV Unplugged!.......2007-06-03

Korn has really put together a great CD that adds a new artistic dimension to their music. The creativity and imagination behind the music are incredible, I was addicted to it from the moment I heard it. The artists they selected to perform with them also contributed a great deal to this creativity. Their sound was not sacrificed by the tempo changes. The only thing I dislike about MTV Unplugged arrangements is the censorship. I like my music to contain all aspects of its creativity. It's like pasting clothes over a nude painting-- what's the point? Just let art be art... bad words and all. Overall, I would definitely recommend adding this CD to your Korn collection.

Worst thing I've heard in a while..........2007-05-24

This cd is horrible. Kudos to the creative aspect, but Davis is NOT A GOOD SINGER by any means. Some vocalists can pull a stunt like this off, but not J.D. He desparately needs his studio recording technology to cover up his incredibly bad vocals. The cover of Creep is such an injustice to Radiohead, Davis just sings it pitchy and shaky like an amateur teen on karaoke night. Sorry, he can't pull off an acoustic set. Invest your money in a good band like Symphony X or Dream Theater!

Average customer rating: Great Album Flat & uninspiring Hoping for more Uno de los mejores discos que he escuchado Great!

MTV Unplugged 10,000 Maniacs Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Jangle Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Trueists | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tigerlily Our Time in Eden In My Tribe Retrospective 1995-2005 Ophelia ASIN: B000002HEM Release Date: 1993-10-26

Tracks:

1. These Are Days
2. Eat For Two
3. Candy Everybody Wants
4. I'm Not The Man
5. Don't Talk
6. Hey Jack Kerouac
7. What's The Matter Here?
8. Gold Rush Brides
9. Like The Weather
10. Trouble Me
11. Jezebel
12. Because The Night
13. Stockton Gala Days
14. Noah's Dove

Customer Reviews:

Great Album.......2007-05-15

Any 10k maniacs fan will LOVE this CD. All their best songs in 1 pkg.
Defintely a good buy and great CD.

Flat & uninspiring.......2007-02-20

I'm a huge Natalie Merchant & 10,000 Maniacs fan, but this MTV Unplugged live concert is a big disappointment. I was hoping Natalie's crystalline natural voice would be enhanced without a recording studio's interference, but each song seems to have the same tempo, the same sound. The entire album was flat and uninspiring. I actually got sleepy driving to it. I'm too big a fan to give it 1 star, but this was a major disappointment.

Hoping for more.......2006-12-28

This is a good CD but I did not find it to be great. Maybe it will grow on me over time but I don't think it will. I have been a big of Natalie Merchant's solo albums (With one exception). If I could give it 3.5 stars I would but I don't think its 4 star material. 10,000 Maniacs fans will like it but would be fans are better off getting some of their studio stuff. That's my 2 cents. Enjoy the music!!!

Uno de los mejores discos que he escuchado.......2006-11-10

Si hay que calificar este CD la palabra es simplemente maravilloso, alla por 1994 escuche "Because the night" y quedo almacenada en mi memoria hasta que aqui en Amazon logre explorar mas de este disco y de la musica de 10,000 maniacs y quede totalmente enamorado de la voz de Merchant, ojala siga produciendo musica para deleyte de sus fans y el mio propio.

Great!.......2006-10-14

The 10,000 Maniacs have been around since 1981, and it has been a great ride. This album came out in 1993, and features Natalie Merchant's excellent vocals. The band survived Natalie's move to a solo career, and she has done well on her own, but I must say that this album is when they all reached their absolute peak! With the excellent instrumentation and Natalie's beautiful voice, this is a great album to listen to.

I love this album, and its mix of bouncy and soulful tunes, especially These Are Days, Jezebel and Because The Night. This is a great album, one that is sure to please anyone who loves great music, especially unplugged music. I love this album, and give it my highest recommendations!

Average customer rating: Completely ANGELIC Fabulous artistry Fabuloso! amazing! Excellent!

Ricky Martin: MTV Unplugged Ricky Martin Manufacturer: Panda Local Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Puerto Rico | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ricky Martin - MTV Unplugged El Tren De Los Momentos Life Amar Es Combatir Como Ama una Mujer ASIN: B000IONLFO Release Date: 2006-11-07

Tracks:

1. Gracias Por Pensar En Mi (A Via Lactea)
2. Con Tu Nombre
3. María
4. Tu Recuerdo
5. Perdido Sin Tí
6. Asignatura Pendiente
7. Vuelve
8. Lola, Lola
9. Volveras
10. La Bomba
11. Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Día
12. Pegate

Amazon.com

By all indications, Ricky Martin's Unplugged opus should be an easy, effortless sell. The charismatic singer is in fine vocal form, backed by a tight band. He makes some interesting set list selections ("Gracias Por Pensar En Mi," "Asignatura Pendiente"). But Martin is also coming off 2005's commercially disappointing Life, which didn't even reach gold status (sales of 500,000 copies). That's a long way down from his Loca peak. It gives Unplugged, then, the whiff of an artist grasping for old glories. Martin was wise to include standouts "Perdido Sin Ti" and "Vuelve," which still shimmer with a lush pop sheen. Both are from 1998's Vuelve disc, still Martin's strongest effort to date. But new tracks "Con Tu Nombre," "Tu Recuerdo," and "Pegate" come off like unremarkable rehashes of past hits. Instead of looking back, this talented singer should be searching for real ways to reinvent his sound and to make his music exciting again. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

Completely ANGELIC.......2007-06-17

If you thought you loved Ricky Martin you have NOT lived until you have heard this album. I love his music and I find it takes me back to Puerto Rico when I listen to him but this album not only takes me back there it TRANSPORTS me to the heart of Viejo San Juan. This album is "el mar que de podentro".

To hear a track like "Maria" knocked down about 25 notches from that crazy energetic totally loveable regular release and hear Ricky enjoying every sylable of the song is a JOY to my ears. I can hear in his voice that he is performing for the love of performing not for the want of fame or fortune. He is there because he wants to sing, hands down he loves what he does and well, he's one of the BEST at what he does! I also fell in love with "Perdido Sin Ti" on the "La Historia" album and it has a personal significance in my life but this live version is nothing short of an Angel sining to my heart.

He is performing on stage with Tommy Torres who has to be one of the quintesential Puerto Rican artists alive today and they are jamming. Anyone who understands what "Jam" means you will WANT to hear this album.

If you were hesitant to buy, hesitate NO more, RUN and buy this album I can guarantee that you will not be disapointed. If you are, well you aren't a true RMMII fan....

Fabulous artistry.......2007-06-06

Ricky reveals incredible depth, sincerity, and artistry in this production. An unplugged should speak to the audience in an intimate manner and Ricky has definitely achieved a unique level of expressiveness that sips through every verse and every commentary from the artist. I am happy and proud to see Ricky shine brighter than ever both as an acclaimed artist, entertainer, and philanthropist.

Fabuloso!.......2007-03-20

¡Esta canción es asombrosa! Gran trabajo Ricky.

I really love this song, and being in love with latin music, i thought this album was amazing. Ricky martin has done it again. Wow!

amazing!.......2007-03-12

What an incredible CD from the ultimate performer. If you're a true Ricky fan, you should also purchase the accompanying DVD to this CD. He returns back to what he knows best....ENTERTAINING! I would definately recommend this CD to anyone that loves Latin pop!


GOZALO!!!!!!!

Excellent!.......2007-03-09

This is a phenomenal cd that I truly enjoy listenig to. The acoustic format lends such a different dimension to his music and proves that good music does not need heavy and zealous production to be brilliant -- it shines on its own merit. He is in fine voice and I believe this cd emphasizes that Ricky is not a flash-in-the-pan product of music industry sharks out to capitalize on his good looks and charisma. With nothing to hide behind, an acoustic venue such as this shows an artist's true talent, for good or bad. Ricky's talent speaks for itself here and proves him to be the true musician and artist he has never received proper credit for.

Average customer rating: A Voice FEEL THIS excellent Unplugged PROLIFIC AND POWERFUL-TRUTH

MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 Lauryn Hill Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill - MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 The Score Mama's Gun Baduizm ASIN: B000065625 Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Mr. Intentional
3. Adam Lives In Theory
4. Interlude 1
5. Oh Jerusalem
6. Interlude 2
7. Freedom Time
8. Interlude 3
9. I Find It Hard To Say (Rebel)
10. Just Like Water
11. Interlude 4
12. Just Want You Around
13. I Gotta Find Peace Of Mind

Tracks:

1. Interlude 5
2. Mystery Of Iniquity
3. Interlude 6
4. I Get Out
5. Interlude 7
6. I Remember
7. So Much Things To Say
8. The Conquering Lion
9. Outro

Amazon.com

Lauryn Hill has loudly (and justifiably) been declared a brilliant artist already in her young career, and MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 will do nothing to dissuade anyone. This double-CD acoustic set contains snippets from her debut album, but most of it is new material that Hill performs with raw, shockingly honest intensity. Coming on the heels of a well-publicized period of depression and unhappiness for the ex-Fugees singer, Hill's reenergized outlook is plainly evident in this stripped-down performance--it's basically just Hill and her unplugged guitar--as well as the highly spiritual nature of the material. Cutting across musical styles from bossa nova ("Just Like Water") to Marley-esque rebel songs ("Oh Jerusalem," "The Conquering Lion," "Freedom Time"), the singer's voice is throaty and rough throughout, giving the performance an earthy, heartfelt pull. It's a deeply personal performance, filled with blistering social commentary and the evils of self-delusion while detailing her ongoing attempt to escape from the public persona her fame has created. In destroying her old artistry, she discovers a new creative force, yielding a mesmerizing and enchanting classic. --Jake Barnes

Customer Reviews:

A Voice.......2007-06-30

This CD is a pure step out. A step out in a world where the media is filtering down all expressions. The CD will open your eyes heart and mind if only you let it. Some people Might not Initially get it (Understand) because of where they are in the mind, body and spirit. But like Most revolutionary Art it will be more understood in the future. To think that A diamond multi award winning artist will flop or lose her talents is laughable. She's creating Love, Communicating to people in need,While Bearing herself to create a sense of unity amongst her and her fans. Many artist today create such a image in today's media, that it's hard to relate to their Expression. The album is truth, reality, and a awakening. It's Something Deeper than the usual. There's A voice there that will speak, Uplift, and Touch you. The Chords are Repetitive and simple. The Lyrics are the centerpiece and foreground. If anyone is Debating a purchase or don't get it. READ the lyrics from her site and Youtube search Lauryn Hill. God Bless

FEEL THIS.......2007-05-14

WITH THIS YOU SEE LAURYN HILL RAW AND BROKE DOWN AND THAT WAS COOL THAT SHE ALLOWED YOU TO SEE HER THIS WAY

excellent.......2007-03-30

...this album was great! I loved this album, it was so honest true. Its an album that is sit back and chill. Its deep/sad... its a lot of things.

Unplugged.......2007-03-29

If your ears are plugged up with music from mains stream media you will be deeply disappointed. With this album she was going through a transformation that only spiritual people (Not religious) are able to relate to. She was singing about life, struggles and the world that we live in.
I am proud of her and respect her a lot because she had the guts to do what many people don't even dream about.

PROLIFIC AND POWERFUL-TRUTH.......2007-03-13

Truth is prolific. Instead of singing about love lost and found. Lauryn talks about solutions to life's problems. She talks about religion as repenting and letting go of all of the things in life that are killing you. This is prolific and ultimately delivered in a way that is both personal and raw. Anyone who doesn't feel this album is unwilling to deal with the truth that Lauryn shares (i.e. "WE ARE ALL A MESS"). There are very few artist that leave you speachless and engrossed in the power of their words and voice. They include Meshelle Ndegeocello, Tracy Chapman, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley and others. Those are just my favorites. These artist share the truths about life. We all hurt. We all lie. We all cheat ourselves and others. WOW. If you are looking for music that will inspire, motivate and leave you feeling as if you have gone on a journey and come home a better person then you need to listen to this album.

Average customer rating: Good compilation WHAAAT? No KISS??? Never Received It Selection is good, quality is very bad! disappointing

The Very Best of MTV Unplugged Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 3 The Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 2 Very Best of MTV Unplugged 2 VH1 Storytellers Unplugged (The Official Bootleg) ASIN: B0000683VZ Release Date: 2002-06-24

Tracks:

1. Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
2. Ironic - Alanis Morissette
3. Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
4. Strong Enough - Sheryl Crow
5. Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
6. Gallows Pole - Page & Plant
7. Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams
8. Mrs. Robinson - Paul Simon
9. Here Comes the Rain Again - Annie Lennox
10. Every Night - Paul McCartney
11. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
12. Linger - The Cranberries
13. Constant Craving - KD Lang
14. What Can I Do? - The Corrs
15. Kiss From A Rose - Seal
16. Lightning Crashes - Live
17. Don't Look Back In Anger - Noel Gallagher
18. Walking On The Moon - Sting

Album Description

18 tracks live on MTVs unplugged featuring Eric Clapton, Alanis Morrisette, R.E.M., Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams, Annie Lennox, Paul Mc Cartney, Rod Stewart, Sting and more. Warner. 2002.

Album Details

Collection of Rare MTV Unplugged Performances from R.e.m., Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz and Many More Top Artists.

Customer Reviews:

Good compilation.......2007-01-15

The selections are good. My CD is the British release and the sound quality is very good!

WHAAAT? No KISS???.......2007-01-02

I won't even bother buying this CD since it does not include one song from the popular and terrific MTV Unplugged session with KISS!

Never Received It.......2006-11-06

I never received this item and when I go to "My Account" it is impossible to find out whAT HAPPENED. NEXT QUESTION: AM I HAPPY?

Selection is good, quality is very bad!.......2004-09-23

The recording and mastering of this album is so bad that I get an headache if I listen to it with an headphone. I would recommended Vol. 2 though, everything is perfect in that album.

disappointing.......2004-07-15

Granted, there are some good songs on there, but nothing can compare to the unplugged sessions that were done by Nirvana and Alice In Chains, those two are undoubtedly the two best. If you want some amazing unplugged work, invest in those two instead, I gauruntee that you will not be disappointed.

Average customer rating: Acoustic hits you can watch

Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of MTV Unplugged The Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 2 Very Best of MTV Unplugged 2 VH1 Storytellers Unplugged Collection, Vol. 1 [LIVE] ASIN: B0002Z16AQ Release Date: 2004-10-04

Tracks:

1. Message in a Bottle - Sting
2. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out - Eric Clapton
3. It's the End of the World as We Know It [#] - R.E.M.
4. Head Over Feet - Alanis Morissette
5. Battle of Evermore [#] - Page & Plant
6. Bridge Over Troubled Water [#] - Paul Simon
7. Leaving Las Vegas [#] - Sheryl Crow
8. Crying [#] - K.D. Lang
9. Blue Hotel [#] - Chris Isaak
10. Runaway - The Corrs
11. Sure Know Something - Kiss
12. Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You - Bryan Adams
13. Bennie and the Jets [#] - Elton John
14. Hold My Hand [#] - Hootie & the Blowfish
15. Boys Don't Cry [#] - The Cure
16. Would? - Alice in Chains
17. I Alone - Live

Tracks:

1. Message in a Bottle [DVD] - Sting
2. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out [DVD] - Eric Clapton
3. It's the End of the World as We Know It [DVD][#] - R.E.M.
4. Head Over Feet [DVD] - Alanis Morissette
5. Battle of Evermore [DVD][#] - Page & Plant
6. Bridge Over Troubled Water [DVD][#] - Paul Simon
7. Leaving Las Vegas [DVD][#] - Sheryl Crow
8. Crying [DVD][#] - K.D. Lang
9. Blue Hotel [DVD][#] - Chris Isaak
10. Runaway [DVD] - The Corrs
11. Sure Know Something [DVD] - Kiss
12. Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You [DVD] - Bryan Adams
13. Bennie and the Jets [DVD][#] - Elton John
14. Hold My Hand [DVD][#] - Hootie & the Blowfish
15. Boys Don't Cry [DVD][#] - The Cure
16. Would? [DVD] - Alice in Chains
17. I Alone [DVD] - Live

Album Details

The Third Collection of Individual Songs as Performed on Phenomenal Acoustic Music Series on MTV. This Edition features a Bonus Dvd with all the Tracks that Are Featured on the Audio Disc, Making this a Very Special Collection Indeed. Featured Artists Include Sir Elton John, Bryan Adams, the Cure, Alice in Chains, Live, REM, Alanis Morissette, K.d. Lang, the Corrs and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

Acoustic hits you can watch.......2005-05-31

When I saw this disc I thought "Another "Best of Unplugged? Let's see what left-overs were included here".
I was surprised to see that almost all the songs were hits by these artists since the earlier Best Of's included songs I had never heard before.

17 tracks (10 of which were previously unreleased) in their acoustic versions where the standouts are:
Sting - Message in a bottle
REM - It's the end of the world as we know it....
Alanis Morrissette - Hand over feet
Sheryl Crow - Leaving Las Vegas
Kiss - Sure know something
The cure - Boys don't cry
Live - I alone

THe bonus here is that a DVD with the 17 performances is included which makes this a must have for all Mtv Unplugged lovers out there.

Very enjoyable and I highly recommend to all music lovers.

Average customer rating: MTV Unplugged 2 - Disappointing Better than the First

The Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: WEA International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of MTV Unplugged Very Best of MTV Unplugged, Vol. 3 VH1 Storytellers Unplugged Collection, Vol. 1 [LIVE] Live On Letterman : Music From The Late Show ASIN: B00008CLIP Release Date: 2003-03-03

Tracks:

1. Every Breathe You Take - Sting
2. Wicked Game [#] - Chris Isaak
3. Zombie [#] - The Cranberries
4. Imitation of Life [#] - R.E.M.
5. Layla [Live] - Eric Clapton
6. Four Seasons in One Day - Crowded House
7. Cornflake Girl [#] - Tori Amos
8. Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You) - Rod Stewart
9. Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
10. Human Behaviour - Bj
11. Crazy [#] - Seal
12. Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil
13. Run, Baby, Run [#] - Sheryl Crow
14. I'm Ready - Bryan Adams
15. In the Air Tonight [#] - Phil Collins
16. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me [#] - Elton John

Album Details

The Second Volume of Great Performances Taken from Guests who Appeared on the MTV Series "Unplugged", Including Sting, Chris Isaak, REM, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Elton John, Crowded House, Rod Stewart, Tori Amos, Bob Dylan and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

MTV Unplugged 2 - Disappointing.......2005-08-02

MTV Unplugged 1 was a great album, that blended very well. Unplugged two just misses as a combination of songs.

Better than the First.......2003-08-14

I have both MTV Unplugged compilations and I am always listenings to this version. This Version has Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Midnight Oil and a host of other great groups and songs. It is well worth it to get this album. The Sheryl Crow song is espially good, she does a piano solo through most of the song that is very good that seems to go back to her early childhood days. But don't get me wrong it's tough to find a bad song on this album.

Average customer rating: Much heavier than what you'd think Beautiful! I don't understand... Waste This is by far Dashboard's best album

MTV Unplugged (Bonus DVD) Dashboard Confessional Manufacturer: Vagrant Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Live Albums | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar Dusk and Summer So Impossible A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar Summers Kiss ASIN: B00006RY8F Release Date: 2002-12-17

Tracks:

1. Swiss Army Romance
2. The Best Deceptions
3. Remember to Breathe
4. The Good Fight
5. The Sharp Hint of the New Tears
6. So Impossible
7. Places You Have Come to Fear the Most
8. Turpentine Chaser
9. Living in Your Letters
10. For You to Notice
11. The Brilliant Dance
12. Screaming Infidelities
13. Saints and Sailors
14. Again I Go Unnoticed
15. Hands Down

Amazon.com

The MTV Unplugged concept was probably invented with someone like Florida singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba (a.k.a. Dashboard Confessional) in mind. Carrabba's relentlessly sad, impossibly frail acoustic songs--which effectively spawned the emo-core genre--have given alienated, cardigan-wearing guys and gals a snappy soundtrack to their pain. Dropping the heavily-inked guitarist amid his flock captures both the intimacy and awkwardness propelling Dashboard Confessional's best songs. Indeed, whether Carrabba is flying solo or is joined by a band, his MTV Unplugged--presented as a CD with an accompanying DVD--ranks as one of the most interactive sets ever; the fans know every single word to every single song and gosh darn if they don't sing their hearts out, sometimes completely hijacking the choruses. From opening number "Swiss Army Romance" through to the modern-rock hit "Screaming Infidelities," the assembled holler themselves hoarse in a glassy-eyed solidarity that would be eerie if it weren't so sweet. The sing-along aspect might be a drawback for fans searching for pristine live versions of studio recordings, but then again, Dashboard Confessional's music is nothing if not communal. --Kim Hughes

Customer Reviews:

Much heavier than what you'd think.......2007-05-22

This is a masterpiece! If only I had heard this earlier. Luckily Amazon is cool enough to have song samples for all to hear before you buy. This is HEAVY. Sort of like if EYEHATEGOD went acoustic. A must have for all sludge and of course literock fans as well!

Beautiful!.......2007-01-11

Chris Carrabba never ceases to amaze me. I've had three copies of this since it was released, and I never get tired of watching/listening to it. If you like this kind of music, you MUST have this CD/DVD combo. Trust me, the DVD is even more fun to watch than listen to. His "heart on his sleeve" demeanor will find it's way into your heart. I am a true Dashboard Confessional lover from way back and will be forever. This album is amazing.

I don't understand..........2006-09-12

I wanted to hear Dashboard and instead I get a bunch of idiots singing instead? It doesn't seem much, but I wasted [...] on this cd. I should have bought new strings for my guitar. At least then I wouldn't have to listen to these idiots screaming the songs. I hate this and the DVD is even worse because then you have to see all these rich idiot kids playing extra sad for the cameras??? WTF Dashboard? MTV Sucks!

Waste.......2006-07-15

Why did I pay money to hear kids yelling to the accoustic playing of Dashboard Confessional? If you're an old fan, you'll like it. But me being a new fan . . . this is a waste of money. I paid to hear Dashboard sing accoustic versions of their songs. Not kids. I felt like I was sitting at a campfire at Vacation Bible School. Stupid!

This is by far Dashboard's best album.......2006-02-16

How could anyone give this cd a rating below 5 stars? This cd fully encaptures what it is like to be standing in front of Chris at one of his shows. The audiance sing-along makes this cd what it is. This is not only my favorite Dashboard cd, but it is my favorite cd of all time. There is not a week that goes by that I find myself not listening to this album.
Remember to breathe is incredable. The vocals, the guitars and the full band is amazing. Let us not forget that you also receive a dvd with the purchase of this album as well. If you buy this album, you will NOT be disappointed. This is an album for a true Dashboard fan. When you are not able to see them live, this is the next best thing, and it fully serves its purpose.

Average customer rating: Mana Fabulous!! bellisimo! An awesome ( for lack of a better word ) CD! Parfait

MTV Unplugged Maná Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Revolución de Amor Sueños Liquidos Amar Es Combatir Cuando los Angeles Lloran Donde Jugaran los Niños? ASIN: B00000JBCP Release Date: 1999-06-22

Tracks:

1. No Ha Parado De Llover
2. En El Muelle De San Blas
3. Vivir Sin Aire
4. Cuando Los Angeles Lloran
5. Cachito
6. Te Solte La Rienda
7. Desapariciones
8. Falta Amor
9. Coladito
10. Ana
11. Rayando El Sol
12. Se Me Olvido Otra Vez
13. Perdido En Un Barco
14. Oye Mi Amor

Amazon.com

Maná may be at the forefront of the ever-burgeoning Rock en Español movement, but the Mexican band employs a variety of styles to perfect its pleasing pop sound. Nowhere is that more evident than on MTV Unplugged, the quartet's shimmering live collection of some of its biggest hits. Airy balladry, simmering tropical grooves, and '80s-inspired choruses all figure in the mix, making for an effortless and intimate evening of music. The live setting punches up Maná's arrangements on tracks such as "No Ha Parado de Llover," "Ana," and "Vivir Sin Aire." The confident vocal swagger and pleading delivery of lead singer Fher, particularly on "Perdido en un Barco" and "Oye Mi Amor," brings to mind icons such as Sting and U2's Bono. Fher is a rock superstar waiting to be embraced by the world. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

Mana .......2007-01-09

Great spanish rock cd. I have several of their cd's and this one's my favorite.

Fabulous!!.......2006-12-23

I bought this CD because I read Adam J. Jones review, and let me tell you, he is so right, this CD is absolutely fabulous!!

bellisimo!.......2006-11-10

This contains some of the groups most beautiful compositions. They use nature as metaphores for love, loss, and heartbeak in a wonderful way.

An awesome ( for lack of a better word ) CD!.......2006-09-19

Mana + MTV...great music along with a great/experienced television network. It doesn't get any better then this.

Parfait.......2006-04-22

Si je devais choisir parmi ma collection mes dix albums pr?f?r?s, Man? Unplugged serait sans aucun doute le premier (voire unique) album en espagnol que je s?lectionnerais sans h?siter. C'est un ? classique ? pop/rock dont on ne se lasse pas et, si on parle un tant soit peu espagnol, on l'appr?cie d'autant plus.
Je ne suis pas une fan de musique pop en g?n?ral mais je peux reconna?tre un bon titre, une chanson parfaite.
L'album ouvre avec ? No para de llover ? - titre pop tr?s engageant - mais d'autres titres nous permettent aussi d'appr?cier la capacit? de Man? ? int?grer des rythmes mexicains, latins, plus traditionnels dans leur musique et, ce, de mani?re tout ? fait naturelle. Il n'y a en fait pas de mani?risme chez Man?, c'est simple, direct et impeccable. Les th?mes des chansons sont classiques (amours, rupture, relations, etc.) mais aussi sociaux comme dans ? Ana ? ou politiques comme dans ? Cuando los angeles lloran ? ou le tr?s ?mouvant ? Desapariciones ? (mon titre pr?f?r?).
Je suis surprise de la comparaison entre Fher et Sting ; je pense sinc?rement que Fher et son groupe ont beaucoup plus de profondeur et de simplicit? que Monsieur Sting, qui ne m'impressionne que rarement.
Cependant la comparaison faite avec U2 peut se comprendre ; il y a dans la musique de Man? un caract?re ? universel ? - dans le message et la qualit? du rock - comme dans la musique de U2. Leur musique cependant refl?te beaucoup plus - et avec une certaine fiert? et tendresse qu'on se doit d'appr?cier- la culture d'origine du groupe, ce que U2 ne repr?sente plus vraiment, voire plus du tout (et c'est dommage).
Si quelqu'un veut decouvrir Man?, je commencerais par cet album ; probablement l'essentiel.
Y que lo disfrute mucho !

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