Unplugged

I’d have to say this CD, for me, was more enjoyable than hearing the studio versions of the songs presented on this disc. I enjoyed Alice In Chains for years and really miss MTV’s ‘Golden Era’ with programs like ‘Unplugged’. I loved Unplugged because there were nuances in the music disguised by studio engineering and this album did not disappoint me at all. I think I’ve now listened to the acoustic versions more than the studio versions.

Favorite album, CD works as intended

I finally got it I couldn't wait to come home from school and watch this when MTV was MTV loved all the unplugged shows especially this one

Came sealed. opened and played/ripped without issue.

CD and case came brand new and Flawless ! VERY HAPPY ! 😃

Blown away with this MoV release. I am someone who doesn’t mind paying extra to get the record I really want. I do my research, try and find information about which press sounds as close to the original as possible, and go from there. So when I read the best press of AiC Unplugged was a $30 MoV release, I was hesitant. In my experience, I’ve had MoV releases that are not that great and sound flat, and then there are the gems like this one. This copy of Unplugged sounds as good as my 2009 Bernie Grundman master of Nirvana Unplugged, and that’s one of the best live records I’ve ever heard pressed. MoV claims this press was cut with the “original masters.” A bit vague of a statement, but you can tell this is one they really tried to get close to the original source material and make a beautiful record. Full, warm, haunting sound. As close to being in the room with those guys as we will ever get. If you are a fan of AiC, Unplugged, or just iconic records that are pressed extremely well, don’t sleep on this one. The ONLY fault I can find, and that’s really hunting for one, is like others have pointed out skimping on the packaging. For something so well done I would love to see it in a gatefold. Other than that, 5/5 stars for sure. RIP Layne.

nuff said, came in good condition

This is a purely fantastic CD, and makes me wonder why Alice in Chains did not record other acoustic sets. They provide acoustic renditions (full band however, guitars, acoustic bass, drums) of both some fitting and predictable songs (Nutshell, Rooster) and some you wouldn't necessarily expect (Would, Down in a Hole). The end result is a 13 piece thing of beauty, alternating between dreary, delicate and delightful. If anything can be said against it, Unplugged might not appeal to the casual fan or radio listener. Its for the fans, but I feel its also an irresistable ablum that will grow on a person. Another thing worth mentioning (sadly) is that its pretty obvious singer Layne Staley was tripped out on heroin at the time. One of the side effects of heroin addiction is a temporary alteration in the pitch of voice, and its quite noticeable in the song set. Compared to studio recordings Staley's voice is higher and thinner. But he is still such a proficient singer that he pulls it off very well.

Ottimo disco. Consigliato.

Amazing album and concert

Recording quality can be better

Se vc gosta de Alice In Chains e ainda não tem esse álbum, recomendo comprar imediatamente.. CD Importado, lindo e absolutamente maravilhoso com uma seleção acústica imbatível da banda. Recomendo demais!

Je vais le dire tout de suite. Je n'ai pas écouté tous les MTV Unplugged. Mais parmi ceux qui sont tombés dans ma platine depuis que je m'y intéresse, aucun ne m'a fait un tel effet. C'est simple, je n'ai RIEN à reprocher à cet album. Comme son nom l'indique, ce premier album live d'Alice In Chains contient des versions live acoustiques de certains de leurs plus grands titres. Je précise, car on ne sera jamais d'accord sur une set-list idéale. Et, mine de rien, lorsque j'achète cet album à sa sortie à l'été 1996, j'en profite pour découvrir de nouvelles versions de titres connus et reconnus ainsi que d'autres que je ne connaissais pas. Plutôt long (plus de 70 minutes), l'album arrive à couvrir l'essentiel de la carrière alors pas tout à fait encore finie du groupe, de Facelift (1990) à l'album éponyme (1995, aussi appelé Tripod). On commence d'ailleurs très fort avec « Nutshell » où la basse acoustique de Mike Inez fait des merveilles. Une vraie montée, jouée live, chacun arrive à son rythme, chacun son tour, pour lancer la chanson. Un ami de longue date, Scott Olson (de Heart), vient prêter main forte aux guitares (surtout rythmiques). Ce qui permet à Jerry Cantrell de se tailler la part du lion dans les mélodies complexes et envoutantes d'Alice In Chains. Lui qui ne sera jamais en reste au niveau de la voix, non plus, empiétant parfois sur le territoire de Layne Staley... S'ensuivent les superbes « Brother », « No Excuses », « Down In A Hole » (dont les paroles sont légèrement différentes de la version studio), « Angry Chair », « Rooster » jusqu'au topissime « Over Now » (bien mieux qu'en studio, même !)... A l'exception d'un « Sludge Factory » ou d'un « Frogs » (peut-être un peu trop long), et c'est vraiment en cherchant la petite bête, aucun impair sur cet album. Les quatre membres sont au top (Scott Olson aide bien aussi, ne l'oublions pas), le son est magnifique, on est vraiment en unplugged et c'est dans ces moments intimistes, purs et si réels qu'on se rend vraiment compte à quel point la musique d'Alice In Chains est tellement géniale. Considérez-le comme leur premier live officiel, comme un excellent unplugged, comme un best of... Comme vous voulez. Mais si vous ne l'avez pas encore, je ne peux que vous encourager à vous le procurer !