MTV Unplugged in New York Nirvana

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  • Release Date: 11/01/1994
  • Sales Rank: 1,089
  • Label: GEFFEN RECORDS
  • UPC: 720642472729
 
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MTV Unplugged in New York

1LISTENAbout A Girl 3:37
2LISTENCome As You Are 4:13
3LISTENJesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam 4:37
4LISTENThe Man Who Sold The World 4:20
5LISTENPennyroyal Tea 3:40
6LISTENDumb 2:52
7LISTENPolly 3:16
8LISTENOn A Plain 3:44
9LISTENSomething In The Way 4:01
10LISTENPlateau 3:38
11LISTENOh, Me 3:26
12LISTENLake Of Fire 2:55
13LISTENAll Apologies 4:23
14LISTENWhere Did You Sleep Last Night? 5:08

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If In Utero is a suicide note, MTV Unplugged in New York is a message from beyond the grave, a summation of Kurt Cobain's talents and pain so fascinating, it's hard to listen to repeatedly. Is it the choice of material or the spare surroundings that make it so effective? Well, it's certainly a combination of both, how the version of the Vaselines' "Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam" or the three covers of Meat Puppets II songs mean as much as "All Apologies" or "Something in the Way." This, in many senses, isn't just an abnormal Nirvana record, capturing them in their sincerest desire to be R.E.M. circa Automatic for the People, it's the Nirvana record that nobody, especially Kurt, wanted revealed. It's a nakedly emotional record, unintentionally so, as the subtext means more than the main themes of how Nirvana wanted to prove its worth and diversity, showcasing the depth of their songwriting. As it turns out, it accomplishes its goals rather too well; this is a band, and songwriter, on the verge of discovering a new sound and style. Then, there's the subtexts, as Kurt's hurt and suicidal impulses bubble to the surface even as he's trying to suppress them. Few records are as unblinkingly bare and naked as this, especially albums recorded by their peers. No other band could have offered covers of David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" and the folk standard "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" on the same record, turning in chilling performances of both -- performances that reveal as much as their original songs. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Beyond Brillianceby Anonymous

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July 18, 2006: I watched Kurt Cobain and Nirvana's Unplugged performance more than ten years ago before he died (doesn't seem that long ago), and I saw a group on the cusps of being on par with the Beatles. But we know now that wasn't meant to be. The songs here are more vivid and tortured from a true artist's voice than in any other Nirvana record. Nothing in modern times can compare with that CD in my mind, not even close. It's so beautiful and poignant to be haunting. Too bad, Kurt, you chose the wrong path.

Untitled...?by Anonymous

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May 04, 2006: Simply, uh, awesome. You know. It always is. Why does everyone remember "Lake Of Fire" as Nirvana's? I was so convinced. (Weeping). Anyway, that aside...I still haven't heard "Where did you sleep last night." I still have work to do, I guess. I can't make a decent review now, can I?


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