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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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Unplugged=Win
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- By Krymson420
- 8/1/2009 18:36:12
- This is truly one of the greatist albums unplugged/live or not with the cover of The Man Who Sold The World to the inclusion of the meat puppets into the album gives diversity the cd was done remarkably and is a great buy for anyone that listens to Nirvana and for anyone else who hasnt heard much of them..soo buy it!!!! =P
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- By Grunger Dude
- 6/25/2009 20:06:28
- What the guy said below well no duh they cant do a unplugged Smells Like Teen Spirit that one girl who covered it and played it on the piano shouldnt have even done that
well if u listen to the demos of lithium u will hear it on an acoustic guitar funny how he said it wasnt an acoustic song but it was orignally on the acoustic - Be the first person to rate this review!
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Maybe the best Unplugged!
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- By RolandoSpieluhr
- 1/30/2009 06:59:07
- The first song I ever heard from this album was "The Man Who Sold The World", and in that time, I though it was the greatest song ever.
I strongly recommend this album.
Some people dislike the fact that no "popular hits" were included, such "Smell Like Teen Spirit" or "Lithium" (that would be great), but I think this is the best selection Kurt would make, and I really love the covers, even Meat Puppets' performances are brilliant!
A must have! - 1 out of 1 people
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One of the greats!
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- By CountMonsterod
- 10/22/2008 12:42:46
- This album is probably one of the greatest unplugged attempts ever made. Nirvana set the bar when they stepped onto the New York stage for this one. Truly one of the greatest bands of all time giving one of the greatest performances of all time!
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