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MTV Unplugged In New York by Nirvana

MTV Unplugged In New York

Nirvana

1994
4.19
Rating
30899
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1%
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4%
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15%
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33%
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47%
Distribution
Genres: Rock Styles: Grunge, Acoustic, Live, Alternative Rock

Reviews (page 12 of 16)

I wish Courtney didn’t have him unalived.

All time favorite

Incredible as always

I fail to see the point of live albums

The best MTV Unplugged. I prefer this version of Nirvana over its normal studio releases. Feels a lot more personal.

This is one of those albums that feels like it's always been with me. It really shows Nirvana's range as artists. It's just sad and beautiful and powerful the whole way through. Having the Meat Puppets do some of the songs off their second album was a stroke of genius (as well as being the best those songs have ever sounded). Finishing the set with Where Did You Sleep Last Night was perfect 5/5

I’d heard/seen bits and pieces of this album before but never listened or watched it all the way through. Lives up to its classic status, Cobain’s talent/charisma/intensity is undeniable. Need to go watch it now.

4.7 The biggest takeaway is that the songs that are covered turned into the most prominent/popular versions. like, the Meat puppets covered the nirvana version of their own song.

its nirvana man

An enjoyable listen but it highlights how basic some of the songs are

I like the choice from them not to just run through the classics, but to do some relatively deeper cuts and a bunch of covers, the Bowie one especially being fantastic. Really shows what an amazing frontman Kurt was, one of a kind. Not an album i'll throw on often, but it's always a good listen, stripping the instruments back shows off their great songwriting more.

This was incredibly good. I had high expectations and it still cleared them easily. I generally don't love live albums, I find it a little annoying to listen to them usually. This is obviously a little different since it's live in-studio (but was recorded in one take), but this is where the live recording can shine. I didn't even watch the video version, but the emotion just comes through so well. Kurt Cobain's voice is just so good with the stripped back sound here. It almost has this folk-y sound throughout, and I think he could have gone this direction with his career too and still crushed it. The Bowie cover is awesome, and the last song is just a perfect conclusion. Also an interesting choice to not include "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on this, I think I kind of like the decision. I don't have a ton else to say about it. He died 5 months after this (which probably contributed to its popularity quite a bit), and it's a little more striking listening to it with that context. It's beautiful nonetheless, and I'm glad it exists. Favorite song: The Man Who Sold The World Other: About A Girl, Come As You Are, Jesus Doesn't Want Me For A Sunbeam, Pennyroyal Tea, Dumb, Polly, On A Plain, Something In The Way, Plateau, Oh Me, Lake Of Fire, All Apologies, Where Did You Sleep Last Night 2/26/24

Not a new one to me… a bit slow for regular listening imo. I do like the fingers-on-guitar-strings sound that shows up a lot (esp Plateau - cover of the meat puppets)

Ik ben niet altijd zon fan van de stem van kurt

A very quiet live album I enjoyed listening to.

I'm usually not a fan of love albums, but this one is great

Hard not to like this, amazing from start to finish. Especially with the covers. This albums helped me discover the Meat Puppets and the Vaselines which I am very thankful for.

Im very glad this record exists

MY FAVORITE Nirvana album by far. The cover done on this record is beyond. Kirt sounds the best he ever has.

where did you sleep last night? by lead belly, covered by nirvana is my top 5 favorite songs ever!!!! such a great album with the best covers!(:

FUCKING CLASSIC. Some of the best covers on here. "In the Pines" always gives me chills

5/5! (favourite album probably?) Best Track: The Man Who Sold the World

Mõnus akustiline kitarr ja lihtsad lood, Cobaini hääl ikka mõnus unikaalne, käre, pisut habras kohati. Huvitav kuulata kontserdit nagu albumina

Love this, love this

It’s a lovely performance, I’m really glad they did covers and lesser known tracks, it is more exciting that way. I love hearing artists cover each other, and a more stripped back setting is ideal for that. The recording was also nice for being live, you get the vibe and a little chatter.

Perfectly fine, and it was interesting to listen to. Not really my thing entirely, but there are a lot worse albums than this on this list.

Decent stuff, but not my first choice Nirvana album. Its influence cannot be denied, though...

It’s a bit strange how few live albums are on here. Either commit or don’t. 4/5

For a live/compilation album, this is exceptional. Nirvana showcased their range while paying homage to some less popular artists that inspired them. The last notes of "Where did you sleep last night" is especially haunting given that this was the last recording (for an album) before Kurt died.

Really good album. Nirvana were just a bit before my time but I’m looking forward to digging deeper and live acoustic is a great different angle to approach them. Will keep this one in rotation.

Recorded just months before his suicide, Cobain and Co. pour their hearts out in this performance. Not in their usual way (loud and screaming) but in a dark, sludgy, and even playful way. Here they skip most of their hits and instead opt to rework some more obscure tracks (both their own and quite a few covers). The tame setting (in which our front man drinks copious amounts of tea) may not get you jumping or head-banging, but what it lacks in palpable energy it gains in emotional tension. Tension that grows ten-fold knowing this would end up being one of Cobain's last performances before his untimely death. 5/5

Im usually harder on live records because so many miss the mark, where others give proof of their incredible talent. This one is the latter. this album captures magic and the essence of cobains style. It reminds me of when Rick Reuben let Johnny cash express himself through his take on classic covers that are significant to him. Only other live albums that rival this one for me is Neil young unplugged and Eric Clapton

The musical artists I listen to I want to be truly artists…not “artists”. Nothing artistic going on here. Bad sounding guitars poorly played, melody apparently optional, words that are not deep but seemingly the stupid hallucinated rantings of a drug addled brain. One of the best live albums of all time? C’mon!!

Truly a great album without a single filler track. The Nirvana originals sound great in this format, a testament to Kurt Cobain’s song writing. Unexpected cover songs were expertly chosen and performed very well including Man Who Sold the World which is one my favorite covers of all time .

An old favorite

I’ve listened this a thousand times, never get tired. It’s an unbelievable live performance

Good to hear this. Brings me back.

I get the hype. Still, there are a few songs I don't love, so it's not a perfect 5. Where Did You Sleep Last Night and Lake of Fire - absolutely amazing performances.

Favourite tracks: where did you sleep last night?; come as you are; plateau; the man who sold the world; jesus don't want me for a sunbeam; about a girl

A lot less banter between songs than some of the other live albums on this list. Very repetitive near the ends of many songs. Pretty good vibes, couldn’t understand the lyrics a lot of the time. This was my first time hearing a lot of these songs, so they might be better recorded.

I'm amazed how familiar this still is, after what must have been at least 20 years of not listening to it. Years in which I've sometimes wondered if maybe I had not liked Grunge as much as I thought for the music itself but more for how it had put an end - for me at least - to goofy theme metal and dressed up guys with stupid hairdos. And then how much I actually like(d) Nirvana. But I very happily returned to this album today.

Amazing album all the way through. One of the best live performances I’ve ever heard

That drummer guy is good

Sound like escopetaso en el sielo la boca

Great music from nirvana. Switch up to acoustic was great.

Really like the production on this, not too clean or dirty. The covers are fun and just a great setlist all around. Love some of the backing band stuff and the strings sound great. On of the better live albums I have heard.

Nirvana always great. A throwback to highschool.

Yeah, this was cool. Why can't he sing?

Ya empezamos potente

I am Strongly Opposed to the concept of live albums appearing on this list. That being said, as far as live albums go, this was a great one.

Classic stuff

Hiru izar

Love the unplugged emotional versions of interesting songs

I enjoyed it

I remember this concert. It’s great. The acoustic is better than the record.

Acoustic Nirvana is really good. 10/10

Never been a fan of the grunge rock genre.

Surprisingly soft, yet still gritty. Good sad boi music

An absolute legend. Little words need to be said. Kurt Cobain was a mastermind on the mic 9/10

5.0 + I still feel a pang when I hear Kurt sing the first bars of “About A Girl.” There’s no way I can objectively evaluate this album. It reminds of what I loved about being 14.

Some great interpretations of great songs, but the sloppiness and dead air between tracks really take away from the whole experience. A lot of people will probably find those things charming, but they’re just not good.

I was a fan back in the Nirvana heyday, and possibly have been exposed to this set either thru MTV or something else, but wow what an amazing live set! I understand that some people can love or hate it, and can see both perspectives, but I really enjoyed the listen (nostalgia? Taste?). Nice curation of songs that doesn’t rely too heavily on Nirvanas smash hits, and also covers that highlight their talent within the acoustic space. Cobain’s haunting and soulful singing works just as well “unplugged”

Classic Nirvana. Ends with "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" joined by the Blues musician Lead Belly.

Ein trauriges Konzert. Der Sänger offensichtlich benommen, nicht ganz da. Hoffnungslos und - logisch - freudlos wirkend. Der Klang seiner Gitarre ein wenig zu klirrend und ohne Tiefen, so dass er mir fast Zahnschmerzen bereitet. Aber einige gute Songs. Deshalb 3 Punkte.

Langweilig und Cobain singt ziemlich falsch

This album is just as beautiful and compelling as it was 30 years ago. The arrangements are so delicate and supple. His voice is just dripping with understated emotional resonance. It reveals their songs as what they really are, not just aggressive paroxysms of angst, but tortured folk songs wrought by generations of trauma and exhalation. When I was like 13, I met a conspiracy theorist who thought the cia killed Kurt after the unplugged performance, because he revealed that his music was more than just loud, aggressive, angst and he was about to lead his listeners to something more socially conscious and truly revolutionary. That’s probably not actually true, but I feel like there’s some grain of truth in the idea, especially given how rage and rebellion would become so completely commodified and intensified in the ensuing half decade.

I'm growing gradually fonder of Nirvana the more I listen to them. Big thumbs up. Will listen again and it sounds incredible for being live + the interlude comentaries from Kobain really add a nice charm to it. 8.7/10

Although I wouldn't say I particularly fancy live records, this one definitely has something more to it. It's noticeably less punchy and loud than most of their studio records, so there's quite a different kind of feel to it.

Outstanding

5 stars no notes

Takes massive cojones to show up, play exactly one of your hits, disregard the whole purpose of this thing (seriously just count how many times Kurt's guitar has an effect applied on it) and rule so hard that MTV spends years trying to capture the magic again, only to utterly fail. It's hard to pick a highlight, almost the whole album could be one really. If I really had to pick, I'd go with Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam, Pennyroyal Tea, and of course The Man Who Sold The World.

Very strong performance with so much emotion and influence. I was on the fence of 4 and 5, but then they absolutely smashed 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' out of the park. Probably going to be one of my more benevolent 5 stars, but I just had to give it.

A classic

Impresionante unplugged, pero un poco lento como para ponerle el 5.

Pedazo de álbum

Very soulful 4/5

The acoustic versions of these songs are beautiful.

So many great songs and the unplugged is a good change up. 5/5

great album which features cover of Bowie's man who sold the world

Iconic album. 4.5

Much prefer the live Nirvana albums, and I think this one just beats Wishkah due to the amazing covers.

Man, what a performance. Kurt is both incredibly low-key and absolutely electrifying here, giving out such a soulful, beautiful performance that must've run his throat ragged. The more acoustic covers of both Nirvana songs and also others' tracks are also great (even if you can tell Kurt and co. snuck a few amplifiers onstage) and there's just so a dry, "no fucks given" kinda attitude amongst everyone onstage. Favorite tracks on here were their covers of Bowie's "The Man Who Sold The World" and Lead Belly's "Where Did You Sleep Last Night." honorable mention goes to that brief cover of sweet home alabama

An instant classic in my eyes. I can't really have any complaints with this album at all. Just a collection of really good acoustic covers of Nirvana bangers.

Singer sounds super sad, hope he's doing better now.

For some reason this has been the hardest review I've written yet. I just can't seem to find the right words to describe how I feel about this album. So maybe I shouldn't say anything. Just listen to the album, all the way through. Right to the scream at the very end of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?", where the whole band drops out like they're shocked to hear it, leaving him to sing the last few words completely unaccompanied. Chills. Every time. And I'll probably look back at what I wrote just now and wished I'd said something else, but, honestly, that moment says more than I ever could.

I almost cried to Where Did You Sleep Last Night. Fucking incredible.

I am in a sort of stunned silence. I know Nirvana’s big hits, but I don’t think those big hits really represent the true spirit of the band. Smells Like Teen Spirit is obviously nowhere to be found on this album, and it doesn’t feel missed at all. Kurt Cobain and the rest of Nirvana wanted to just be themselves, jam out, and do some of their favorites, big hits be damned. The fact that half of this record is covers is a testament to how little they cared about the commercialism of it all. There were times where I kinda just zoned out to let the music carry me, but I think that’s the underlying point of Nirvana as a band. It’s very easy to understand their biggest hits, which is where I clearly was (and still am, really), but to understand Nirvana, and to more aptly explore Kurt Cobain, I feel like this album just gives a lot of insight into why Nirvana has endured this long after his passing. I’m sure there’s even more answers on their studio records, but there’s just something about that last song, and the way everyone literally held onto his every breath that just explains why he was so captivating to so many people without a single word. I really don’t think there’s a flaw in this album – I’m going to give it a 5, but something tells me that I deeply need to go back to the original studio versions of each song in here that I didn’t know to really appreciate these more stripped-down versions even more.

I've never been a huge fan of Nirvana, but totally appreciate their place in history and they undoubtedly wrote some bangers in their time. I'm not not entirely sure how well their material translates to the acoustic realm. It's okay, but doesn't set me alight. Favourite tracks: About a Girl, Come As You Are (a total rip-off of Eighties by Killing Joke), The Man Who Sold The World, Something In The Way.

I truly believe that Nirvana is one of the most famous/highly-rated groups who aren’t overrated. I listened to this on the way home after a brutal few days of work on barely and sleep and was moved to tears at multiple points. I listened to a lot of this album back in the day but never connected to it, I just would superficially enjoy the songs at surface level. For a Grunge band (or maybe THE Grunge band considering their stature in the genre) Nirvana’s music stands out as being particularly introspective on Kurt’s part, and hearing his music stripped down in this context gives what feels like a much deeper understanding of him as a person. Even beyond the original songs, his unconventional choices for covers and the passion he puts into the vocals on them will easily send shivers down the spine. The original songs I like on here take on new meaning in this setting, and a few of them I feel even eclipse the studio versions. I know it’s not just me either, because listening to the crowd reactions was very telling. Something special was happening in that room. The little pops of recognition when a Nirvana hit would start were fun, and the there was silence and contemplation. When they would start a Meat Puppets song nobody knew (Oh Me really stands out), there was nothing until the end, where everyone loses their shit because it was so good. This performance took place a few months before he took his own life, and the album itself is a posthumous release. It’s such a shame, especially seeing how his bandmate Dave Grohl would go on to own popular rock music for years after Kurt’s death. The mind reels imagining the two of them teaming up for years and bringing out the best in each other. At any rate, this is a deeply emotional listen and does something that only music can do for me; Make me feel a connection to a man who died when I was an infant. Top tracks: Come As You Are, Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam, The Man Who Sold The World, Dumb, Something In The Way, Oh Me, Lake Of Fire, Where Did You Sleep Last Night?

I mean I’m familiar with this album by tracks but I’ve never sat down and listened to the whole thing in one sitting. Loved it more. I know Polly was a single and all but it felt weird having people cheer for that song while knowing what it’s about (queasy emoji just in case this doesn’t pop up 🥴).

Music was fine, singing got harsh at some points, but overall not bad.

Lead singers voice was too whiny for my liking.

I love grunge and I love acoustic, so what should I say. I love this album!

I’ve tried multiple times to become a fan of Nirvana’s music, but never got there. This album almost got me there and I can appreciate why people love them. I like the simplicity of the Unplugged format, which softens the louder grunge features that I don’t like. Highlights for me were: • Come As You Are – great guitar intro before Kurt starts the familiar (even to me) lyrics. • The Man Who Sold the World – I was predisposed to enjoy this because it’s a David Bowie cover • Something in the Way • Trio of songs from the Meat Puppets: Plateau, Oh Me (my fav of the 3), and Lake of Fire

Up front I should mention that I have listened to this hundreds of times and owned it since it came out. I know all the lyrics and for a lot of the covers, I heard it here before hearing the original. Overall, this a no-skip album that has some amazing tracks and it only gets better with the interludes and the video accompaniment. Track by track: 1 - Great track. 2 - At least as good as it's non-acoustic counterpart (and that's saying something) 3 - I think this is the weakest track for me. I took a quick detour to listen to the Vaselines version. I like the Nirvana version better. I think this will be one amazing throughline in the album; that the version on this album is as good or better. 4 - Several of these songs were the first time I had heard them (shame on me). I love this track. The cello and how it plays with the lead guitar... incredible use of the acoustic instrumentation. 5 - <3 the chatter. It's almost like we are at rehearsal with them. The song itself is not the strongest on the album but it is never a skip and Kurt somehow pulls it off solo. 6 - This track just comes right in grooving. The cello again is really playing a key role. The rhythm is at the perfect level. Great track. 7 - Kurt saying Polly is essentially the same song as Dumb cracks me up. I'll certainly take more of both of these. The bassline of this one really drives everything as the drums are almost non-existent. 8 - Just a great track. Really rocks out towards the end. 9 - A personal favorite. I don't know anything about tempo but it almost feels like everything comes in just a little late. Somehow it adds to the feeling of dragging and longing. 9a - I forgot we had guest musicians on this next track! Oh my... the shenanigans crack me up! 10 - Such a grooooooove. You can tell Kurt is struggling vocally on this track but somehow it makes it better? I went to the Meat Puppets version which is also nice but I'd put them at about equal. 11 - Glad the Meat Puppets are hanging out for another of their tracks. This one isn't quite the groove as the last one but I still like it. I also confirmed I like the Nirvana version better. Gotta give props to the original artist on "Formulate infinity deep inside me" such a good line. Am I going to leave this listen and need to seek out more Meat Puppets?? 12 - This one is special. The strained vocals, the groove, the little playful guitar riffs... 13 - Probably the best song on the album? It is certainly one of the most memorable for me. 14 - This is another one that is just fine. I'm not skipping it but I'm not seeking it out.

v. good. no notes

Brilliant

Growing up in Seattle in the 90s, this album was everywhere, almost a rite of passage. I know most every cadence of it, even Kurts dialogue and banter. Some of it surprised me - I didn't remember anything about a harp tuner, and as a kid I didn't really put together how odd the collection of songs were on this album. What a treat to have an excuse to revisit it as an adult. To pay attention to Kurt Cobain's voice, be surprised that there's a cello in there, and just genuinely appreciate a true masterpiece that we are so lucky exists. Shout out to these liner notes from insecticide. If any of you in any way hate homosexuals, people of different color, or women, please do this one favor for us—leave us the fuck alone! Don't come to our shows and don't buy our records.

While I never listened to this entire album until now, this takes me back to my last year in high school. This was EVERYWHERE in 1994, littered all over MTV after it first aired. You couldn't go anywhere for the next 2-3 years without hearing "The Man Who Sold the World," "About a Girl," "All Apologies," and "Lake of Fire" on MTV or on the radio. This is a solid 4 out of 5. Nirvana was never a favorite band of mine while in High School, but there's a certain nostalgia that makes this album that much more enjoyable, albeit 30 years later. Damn I feel old.

For me a more enjoyable Nirvana album. It was whored out after Kurt's death, but is just a great listen

The Nirvana unplugged set, the infamous Nirvana unplugged set, the anti-unplugged while driving MTV producers mad as fuck Nirvana unplugged set, the oh but he's really plugged in and heres some feedback Nirvana unplugged set, the play *anything* but your biggest hits Nirvana unplugged set, the put some shine on the Meat Puppets Nirvana unplugged set, the WTF cover of a fucking Vaselines song and also do a little Bowie and end with a Lead Belly song and there will be no encores Nirvana unplugged set... Bittersweet, but emphasis on the sweet, because this is Kurt Cobain is, by far, at his sweetest here. Far removed from the frenetic live shows Nirvana would usually perform, there would be no diving into the drum set on this show. Instead it would be the swansong of an icon who would be gone less than 6 months later. It's a great live album, the best of the released Unplugged albums, and I could listen to this and shiver the whole night through...

Surprising how good Nirvana’s music is when stripped to its essence.

The last time I listened to this was on cassette in an Econoline van. I thought it'd be good driving music but I was underwhelmed. It's not underwhelming on headphones. It's very good, and very interesting as a historical document. It makes the country & blues influence on Nirvana's songwriting more obvious. It was not obvious to me until listening to a lot of Nirvana that Kurt Cobain was an incredible singer, or that the songwriting uses a lot of neat harmonic substitutions/tonal ambiguity. Buncha cool things going on with the song choices, the decision to pick keys that are hard to sing on purpose, doing it all in one take. This is only a 4 & not a 5 because Nirvana is a band where I think 'this is good' and then I notice more & more of the things that make it good. It doesn't have the immediate impact of the stuff I'd give 5 stars but it does get stuck in my head as often. music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)

Have always loved this so much, it’s such a special live record. Pretty much no hits, all these weirdo covers. I waffled between 4 and 5 while listening to it, and after it was over I decided that the tipping point is the moment where Cobain absolutely botches that big note in the Bowie song. That’s so cool. Come on. 5 stars.

So live albums are cheating. I’ve taken swine star for this.

Classic.

Sorry Zach

Magnificent!

I’m not much of a Nirvana or grunge fan. This album is fantastic. The one critiscm I have is the electric riff on The Man Who Sold the World.

Always enjoyed this. Never blown away, but good.

If there wasn't clapping and the occasional comment from the singer I wouldn't know this was a live album. Really well done in that regard. If they didn't include the clapping I would likely listen to this but it's just something I don't enjoy.

great raw live record. meat puppets. bowie.

Tolle Aufnahme, erstaunlich zugänglich.

I need this on vinyl

te quiero mucho kurt cobain 9/10

I find this album almost impossible to fairly rate. How do you put a score on the swan song of the most iconic artist of the 90s? Knowing any bit of context about this album makes it pretty impossible to listen objectively. That being said, it does feel like this album deserves every bit of it's legendary status on the music alone, even if you try to ignore the shadow of Kurt Cobain's death. The performances are nearly perfect, walking the line between accessible and subversive (which to be fair is a line that Nirvana could walk in a way few others could). What really sticks out are the song choices. Yes, there's a lot of tracks that even a casual fan can pick out immediately, yet some of the most recognizable tracks (Teen Spirit especially) are nowhere to be seen. Also the abundance of covers probably threw off some people upon release, but really help this to feel like an essential Nirvana album instead of your favorite tracks on acoustic guitar. Lastly, there's so much personality in the arrangements and banter between songs. Kurt has to be one of the most darkly comedic artists in popular music, and this is a great example. I still don't think a straight rating is really fair, but I have talked myself into an easy 5 and we'll let it rest there.

Eines der besten Alben jemals, auch wenn Kurt Cobain ziemlich zugedröhnt war.

I love these Unplugged performances. Only thing close today are tiny desk concerts but those are much shorter and less produced. Cobain's cynicism and self judgement is reflected here so plainly. It's a look both into the band having fun together but also what his demons might have been. Grohl playfully giving support in the background whenever Cobain falls into his self deprecation has a certain melancholy to it. The music itself is also incredibly good. The concerns at the time around song selection were easily warranted but having a breadth of non singles and covers works so well from a longevity perspective.

Lots of good songs on this album. I don’t know if I really enjoyed the live album experience. I didn’t realize I knew so many Nirvana songs.

A solid effort but ultimately nothing here shines above the rest. Polished, well-produced for what is ostensibly a live album. Cobain sometimes falters vocally. Not entirely "unplugged" as it were.

Testing the audience’s patience with 6 covers (3 Meat Puppets ones in a row!). So incredible and points to what could have been.

Hit me in the feels

Liked this live acoustic music very much! Never listened to much Nirvana, but his is one album I'll revisit often.

When I was younger I recall how much Nirvana was liked. I feel like I missed the boat. But, then I hear this album and it still doesn't do much for me. It's still good, just not really my vibe

Vocals mixed way up. And that’s a good thing.

Song: The Man Who Sold The World First of all, this is a crazy coincidence: yesterday, I reviewed Meat Puppets II and noticed a lot of reviews mentioning Nirvana's covers of Meat Puppets songs. I log on today and see the exact Nirvana album with the Meat Puppets covers. However, I kind of hated Meat Puppets, so I went with the Bowie cover instead, which was incredible. The vocals carried a lot of emotion, but the standout to me was the instrumental—especially the outro. Just stunning.

Comments: One of my favorite live albums of all-time!

Great album, one of my favorites!

THE GREATEST UNPLUGGED ALBUM OF ALL TIME!!

Easy to forget just how good Nirvana were. I was massively into them in school when there was a bit of a resurgence for them, but again like many bands I kinda neglected them after an obsession. Hearing the acoustic versions for the first time in years felt fresh. Cobain’s voice is way better than I remembered, especially live. Kinda suits being live way better than recorded. Forgot how many belters they had without even playing 1/5th of their material. Great band, class record. 4.5

Never listened to this in full before but has to be one of the most famous live performances, knew large portions of it. Some great tracks, very rough and ready but enjoyed it. While the live aspect will appeal to big nirvana fans I think it would probably be better properly recorded. Think the story surrounding this album heightens it's fame beyond what it probably deserves, but it's a good listen nonetheless.

There's a lot to like about this album - I think I probably prefer it to their studio albums. It sounds raw but polished at the same time, I have no idea how they managed to capture the sound that they do. Honest writing helps, nothing is overwrought. Great stuff. Don't think I can give it a 5, but it is a very, very well-regarded 4.

I'm not a fan of live albums but this has much less of the random live nonsense that other albums have. Was quite interesting hearing an acoustic Nirvana doing covers and more unknown songs. I quite enjoyed it, felt quite raw and emotional.

Ah so this is why I was familiar with those meat puppet tracks! Hadn't made the connection until now. Yeah, this is great. Somehow feels that there shouldn't be an MTV unplugged album here but not complaining. Haven't heard this in years, possibly haven't heard it all the way through before actually. Highlights: About a girl The man who sold the world On a plain Plateau All apologies 4.5, because of the live album thing

Mi unplugged favorito de la historia. Grandes versiones de clásicos de nirvana y covers completamente icónicos

Another 4.5 star review. You can see why Nirvana was going to have long-term impact on music, and the live versions are as good as any recording

One of my favorite records from college days. A prolific post-punk band with an artful dissonance then takes the stage for MTV Unplugged and sets the world alight. Iconic covers, clarified versions of their own songs, and clever banter between songs makes this a must have - particularly if you watched it when it aired.

One of my favorite albums

Ahhh the nostalgia of about a girl live, it used to always play in the fusion as soon as I turned it on back in highschool. TCS days

Opinião de uma leiga total da musica. Meio country né, gostosinho ate de ouvir. Mas como não é meu gênero fav no momento foi um álbum bonzinho ate.

This is not an album that I like. Very amateurish compositions and performance. I didn’t like it then and I still don’t like it. Grade: 1/5

Sometimes I feel like I’m stuck between two worlds. I don’t mean that in the sense that my mind is unraveling or I’m losing my grip on reality. I mean it in the sense that, having been born in 1981, I have memory what the world used to be and the reality of what it has now become. I lived a good portion of my life without the internet or cellphones, I was alive to see the Berlin Wall fall and understand what it meant, was alive for hair metal on MTV, alive when Nirvana changed the world… That’s not to say that I think everything was great then and it’s all shit now. There were shitty things back then and there are shitty things now. Shit is a constant. Maybe I should put it this way: I was 13 in 1994. Primed for rebellion, I was the exact demographic that would benefit from having a band or genre of music that “came out of nowhere” and completely upended the natural order of things, showing that there was a different way of doing things than what you had been told was “normal”. Nirvana blew the doors wide open and with them came an entire world of underground music that might have otherwise been relegated to history. I cannot overstate the impact that had on my life as a bored suburban kid. It was like being shown an alternate reality, except…it actually existed. You could be weird, you could be raw and real, you could record an album in your basement and it could mean something, because even if you didn’t always see them in your everyday life, there were other people who thought like you did. I don’t believe Kurt Cobain to be some kind of rock and roll Jesus Christ, though he was a catalyst, responsible for an unbelievable change of tides (His role as catalyst is even debatable, however. It was at Sonic Youth’s urging that Geffen Records even signed Nirvana in the first place, but that is a debate for another day). For better or worse, he is the face of that change. Maybe it’s part of getting old, thinking about what could’ve been and how things could’ve (or should have) turned out differently and having to square the two in order to make sense of your place in the world. Would I be the person I am today without the alternative rock explosion of the early 90’s? I don’t think so. I certainly don’t think I would be as open to unconventional sounds or ideas as I am now. So, while I’m not the Nirvana fan I once was, the impact of their music on my life is making it hard for me to not rate at least one of their albums a 5. It’s basically a straight line from them to the person I am. That is probably really fucking lame to some of you, but it’s the truth and I fear that because of how fragmented we all are in the internet age and because of our lack of a shared cultural experience, it might not happen again for others.

...if Kurt had stuck around, and dumped Courtney, would we have noticed?...... just askin.....

Happy to say I've listened to this. Gotta be one of the most famous live records of all time I'd imagine? Furthermore, if my researching is correct - it looks like the rendition of The Man Who Sold The World that myself, and everyone, knows from Nirvana - is the version that exists here live? Like they didn't release this on an album somewhere? Wow! I wonder how many songs like that exist out there. Major popularity in live form, but don't exist at all as a studio version. Also had no idea that was a Bowie cover which is also cool. Not much of a Nirvana fan or the "unplugged" format, but can totally respect this performance.

Still holds up as a solid record, despite being beaten to death by radio back in the day.

This album generates lots of emotions. It was ubiquitous for many months I imagine based on the release timing right after Cobain’s death. But damn this was played everywhere all at once. Especially “The Man Who Sold the World.” While not really an unplugged album (more of a live acoustic one) it’s pretty cool to hear new and different sensibilities in the songs. Proof that the songs are just that: good songs. The stripped down feel also allowed for pure raw feel in the vocals which was cool. And there’s also some musical happy accidents that occur which only further cements the human aspect on display.

Though not truly ‘unplugged’, you definitely get an unproduced version of Kurt’s raw vocal talent with this live album. I love the song selection even though it’s so heavily reliant on covers, and glad they didn’t try to force in anything like Smells Like Teen Spirit. In the end, it’s just an abbreviated unedited set, so why have so many of these recordings been so inescapable over the last 30 years? Probably timing. Recorded just months before Kurt’s death and released just months after, this was unfortunately the last thing we got from the band, which is probably why people remember it so fondly. I do as well but can’t rate it up there with the truly great albums as it wasn’t ever meant to be that.

I’m trying to be stingy with my 5s and didn’t want to be like Tom Smykowski and jump to conclusions when this came up…but come on man. This is great. I was on a grunge kick a few months back and listened to a lot of Nirvana so this is already heavily in rotation. Crazy to think this was filmed Nov 1993 and Kurt died Apr 1994. To Tim’s point about covers, their version of The Man Who Sold The World is iconic and took that song to another level. And I love how that is a distorted guitar is on an “unplugged” album. Greatness.

It’s been forever since I’ve listened to this album, and frankly not sure I ever listened start to finish. Wow, what a trip down memory lane! Hit me right in the feels. Nirvana’s last album and recorded five months before Cobain’s death. Amazing mix of covers, many of which are clearly better than the original, as well as great renditions of their own songs. Stripped down, but still captures all the vibe of the band. I absolutely love Where Did You Sleep Last Night as the last track. Haunting. Raw energy in Kurt’s vocals. Simply great all around.

I return to this MTV Unplugged album at least once a year, even though I rarely ever listen to any studio albums by Nirvana any longer. The grit and rough vocals, the sparseness of the instrumentation, and the somber mood fits in with so much of my listening habits, that it has just become a staple. I think we could imagine an Unplugged where all the albums where Nirvana's, and it was a real "Greatest Hits" or "Best Of," but the covers on this album are part of the "secret sauce" that I believe always elevated it, as it essentially creates content you can't get on their albums. In other words, this album is not just an "acoustic versions of songs you'd rather listen to the originals of."

Enjoyed this album. Love the acoustic show!

I liked it alright. But I think it works only if I'm in a particular mood that Kurt designed this album for. It feels like you have to be feeling numb and sitting in the dark listening for this to really resonate with you.

Like Back to Black with Amy Winehouse it's kind of a depressing, what might-have-been album. I appreciate the live version of "Come As You Are" every bit as much as the studio version. I also like the "Fuck you" it sent to the powers that be when that was the only hit played and with sideman of their choosing rather than trotting out cliches both in songs and musicians.

I think Kurt Cobain is wildly overrated as a guitar player, singer and a songwriter.

Probably the most well known/liked acoustic live album and for very good reason. Stripping down the various covers and songs manages to elevate them, sometimes even beyond the originals.

It was really nice getting back to this. What a treat!

Sometimes good sometimes maybe shit.

I was honestly scared to listen to it straight through because I thought maybe I’d be a little less into it in which case I would have been very bummed. But good news! It was one of those no need to worry things because this is still amazing and I love it.

not the biggest nirvana fan idk why but i do love all apologies

Incredibly intimate show, Kurt's voice is great, it is moving and raw and the whole band plays perfectly. A great version of a great album.

Such an unusual presentation of the band. Highlights are: the power of KC voice, versatility of DG percussion and backing vocals, eclectic song choices.

Not my favourite of the Unplugged series but Lake of Fire and All Apologies have always been the standouts for me on this album.

Eine entscheidender Meilenstein meines musikalischen Werdeganges :-)

Real good.

It's a nice set and Nirvana are great but I'm tired of getting live albums in this list.

Pretty cool

Always a classic at this point.

ehhhhh surprisingly not my style of rock

I found it so warm. Kurt so calm and friendly. And a magnificent voice with the extraordinary climax of "where did you sleep last night" unforgettable

Chilled, very enjoyable. Listened whilst reading and having a few drinks in okarito NZ

Des fois la version originale est mieux, que des lives.

I didn’t know as much of this album as I thought. “Something in the Way” very haunting.

WHAAAAAA ugh 5 stars!!! Man that brought back a lot of memories. I love this album.

uno de los favoritos en la vida...

It’s all a bit folksy and contrived but a fascinating insight into Kurt Cobain none the less.

Could there possibly have been sentimental reasons why this album was universally adored when it was released months after Cobain's death? No doubt. It's not the best in the Unplugged series, that title undoubtedly goes to Eric Clapton. However, it is moving and deservedly on this list

One of the classic acoustic concerts of all time, in my opinion. Very unusual and very cool to hear Nirvana in a completely different role. Very lamplike atmosphere. They were hardly the first to try to do it, but after them there was a whole series of similar unplugged concert-albums among other musicians. Even Symphony & Metallica, I think, were inspired by this unplugged.

brings back being 19... interesting departure from the electric Nirvana and still love the album

Come As You Are // The Man Who Sold The World // Pennyroyal Tea // Something In The Way // Where Did You Sleep Last Night

Best album so far About a girl and come as you are start this off with a bang Batman song Calmer than I expected 4.2/5

I really miss the Unplugged sessions from the 90's. Great set list and feel to it.

The greatest live record ever.

I live in Seattle. Close friends went to high school with the Mudhoney guys. My neighbor has been on a whole ton of records, bands you'd probably recognize. I'll admit several things... I appreciated what Nirvana did, in terms of putting Seattle really on the map, and creating some really great music. That said, they were never really my cup of tea. For local bands, I like Soundgarden better, if you are willing to stretch the definition of local, Alice In Chains. That said, those bands would never have gotten promotion and attention if it wasn't for Nirvana. I've always like the Unplugged format and particularly appreciate the Neil Young and Bob Dylan entries in the series -- artists that aren't really super approachable because of a large catalog and long history -- in a format that is more interesting than any typical compilation. Nirvana Unplugged is at times brilliant, particularly because of the cover tunes. I have to give it five stars simply because it's the best Nirvana album, in my opinion, and they definitely made a mark on an era of music.

Combien de fois ai-je pu écouter cet album, même si aujourd'hui j'en vois un peu plus les limites. Je n'ai jamais été fan de Nirvana, et au final ça se confirme avec cet album loin de leur style habituel et avec presque la moitié de reprises, dont certains des meilleurs titres ("The man who sold the world", "Where did you sleep last night"). C'est vraiment et surtout le marqueur d'une époque, à la fois personnelle et sur le plan artistique, une photo d'une industrie de la musique qui n'existe plus. Le grunge est mort, le rock c'est pour les vieux, MTV n'est plus ce qu'elle était, plus personne n'écoute de cassette en boucle jusqu'à les détruire et aujourd'hui Nirvana est avant tout une décoration de T-shirt. Monde de merde.

Kind of just fine. Not bad to listen to, but nothing crazy. Not much I would listen to again

Love shows are always a great way to showcase an artist, and the acoustic set allows the songs a new life. Personally, I have never enjoyed Cobain's voice, but it's at its best

I was able to listen to the whole thing. It was ok, but will probably not seek it out.

Excellent album, awesome cover songs

Had thos album when it came out in 1994, still a great album today.

What can I say? Every second of it is the anthem of my misunderstood teenagehood.

Fucking classic

great raw acoustic versions of their classic tunes

You love Nirvana so much? Go ahead, name 5 of their albums

Classic Nirvana, think I prefer the studio over live / acoustic though.

Took way too long to finally listen to this all the way through. Rare to hear a record this raw these days, with all its imperfections intact, but the vibe undeniable.

The original songs are better. Great band but rip Kurt cobain.

I've never been a huge nirvana fan and had never listened to this (other than songs they put on the radio). I enjoyed it more than most of their work I've listened to.

Their best sounding library of work

considering this is a live album makes it even better

I absolutely love live albums and Nirvana, so this one is easy :) About a girl : 7/10 Come as you are : 9/10 (one of the first song I learned on guitar) Jesus doesn't want me for a sunbeam : 6/10, a bit less fan of this one. The man who sold the world : 10/10, f*ucking masterclass Pennyroyal Tea : 6.5/10 Polly : 6/10 On a plain : 6/10 middle tracks are a bit weak and lack energy Something in the way : 8/10 Plateau : 7/10 Oh, me : 6/10 Lake of fire : 7.5/10 All apologies : 7.5/10 Where did you sleep last night : 8/10 7.3/10 ==> 4*

Nirvana and their genre never really clicked for me but this was a great, memorable performance.

Love it!

Fantastic album, a classic.

2 good songs I could listen to in regular rotation, but only this acoustic version. The balance of the album is dark and morose and very much not my taste.

I tried, I really did. It was so sad watching someone who killed himself. But grunge is just not my cup of tea.

I mean I love this album

I’m not usually into live albums but this is just sublime. Cobain’s voice. The whole thing is beautiful and the Bowie song is possibly my favourite cover of all time

This is as good as it gets for live albums, the fact that a handful of songs on here are more popular than the original versions is a testament to how phenomenal this record is. Would even go as far to say that they surpassed Bowie’s version of The Man Who Sold the World. I love how the songs are meant to be “unplugged” yet the guitar sound and effects were clearly running through an amp. That’s pretty forgivable especially when you find out that they filmed the show in a single take.

Track 1: good song definitely one of favorites and good memories with it. Track 2: always a fun song I really like the acoustic bass. Track 3: fun accordion Track 4: always a fun track Track 5: I like the original more Track 6: have always loved dumb Track 7: one of the first songs I learned Track 8: pretty good Track 9: 🦇🦇🦇 Track 10: fun groove Track 11: never heard it before but really fun! Track 12: like the riffs Track 13: always liked this song Track 14: like the chorus part Overall: 8.7/10 I really like nirvana and this session, but a few songs are better on the actual albums and Kurt’s voice seems a little shot.

Solid album from start to finish. Really good versions of really good songs. Even if the rest of it stunk, the scream at the end of Where Did You Sleep Last Night would make this a 5-star album - one of the three best vocals ever…from anyone.

This is prime NIRVANA and prime KURT COBAIN!!! (Also I love Dave Grohl with his turtleneck living his best life as lesbian librarian). 10/10

I’m not a fan of Kurt Cobain’s voice. The music was good. His voice grew on me a little in “Come As You Are”. Mainly because I like the song. I still don’t like his voice in most songs. He still sounds like he just had his wisdom teeth pulled and he doesn’t have control of his mouth. This album was much better than the last album I heard from them. Much better songs. Glad I got to see the music video. I now know if Kurt was still alive and tried to talk to me on the street I would say “sorry I don’t have any money” and walk away quickly. 7/10

The best renditions and performances of some of their best songs. Truly as close to perfection that you can get when you want to listen to some Nirvana songs. I am slightly confused as to why it's here since most of these songs are from other albums or artists. I understand they're a different version but still think it messes with the spirit of this project. Give me the Metallica greatest hits album next. (Alice in Chains Unplugged is still the best tho) 10/10

This is my favorite version of Nirvana. It’s live but sounds so crisp. It’s acoustic but really elevates all the songs they play. It’s mainly covers but they are my favorite versions of these songs. I have watched this front to back at least a hundred times. Dave Grohl looking like a midwife weasel in a turtle neck. Kurt bantering with the audience. Krist’s bass stank face. Pat’s feet and happy demeanor. This album is best consumed by actually watching it. It really is a great experience that even people who don’t like Nirvana I think would enjoy. 10/10

Still an all-time favorite after all these years.

Lots of all time classics of Alternative Rock.

An album that defines the phrase, "The Emperor has no clothes".

Great way to start my 1001 albums journey. Made me remember why I liked this album so much.

By the strength of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”, this deserves 5 stars.

Absolutely brilliant

had this CD in high school, such good memories 😭

Excellent, and, if I recall correctly, the start of a wildly successful series!

Nirvana are hugely important for modern music, but are also massively overrated in my opinion. I think they are good, but they aren't amazing - and this sums up this album too. It has some outstanding moments, notably The Man Who Sold The World and Where Did You Sleep last Night (neither are Nirvana songs, notably), but the three Meat Puppets songs, especially Plateau, are just completely forgettable.

Very good.

Nirvana-Lieder sind simpel, aber effektiv.

Masterpiece.

Best Songs: The Man Who Sold the World, Lake of Fire, Where Did You Sleep Last Night Listen Again: Yes

I might consider listening to more live albums if every live album has this kind of quality and consistency in its tracks.

This is the music I told you about

I go way back with this album - I loved Nirvana back in the day (early 90's) so this is very much revisting-a-much-loved-album for me. Let the nostalgia commence! Ok, let's stick tot he music - I love Kurts voice now more than I ever did back in the day. I find his intuitive melodic and harmonic choices so interesting and unusual, the same for his guitar playing. Also, the rasp in his voice - so present in this recording and such a common thing throughout thrash, metal, etc. today - so pre-emptive of todays thrash and metal, and seemingly effortless on his part (although I recenlty learned that he often blew his voice out, so I guess 'effotless' isn't quite right). It's a fucking great album by a great band. I'm biased.. but only coz they won my heart back in the day - so they've earned my highest rating. This was an easy one to rate for me.

Best of the best

A nice listen

i fw this

Peak album, I’ve overplayed it though.

I think this is my first Nirvana album (although it’s obviously not a traditional album). It was good though

I kept debating whether it was a 4 or a 5 but bumped it up to 5 because it was the absolute right soundtrack for the mood I was in. It was cloudy with sprinkling rain and I’m walking Dylan after she’s been in a fussy mood. It just felt like a day where I really hated the surburban life and felt like I got tricked into it.

sounds largely similar to original songs, bit rawer vocals

I've known and loved this album for years, it is absolutely timeless with consistently great songs throughout. The covers made me discover several artists when I first listened to it in my teenage years.

Jugendzeit

OUTSTANDING

Just great

The end of a beautiful career that could have been a great new beginning.

From the timeless opener, to the gutwrenching finale, this performance is packed to the brim with heart, soul, and it's as touching with it's beauty, as it is mesmerizing with it's simplicity. 5 camomiles out of 5 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

This I still remember where I was the first time I heard smells like teen spirit. This band was the soundtrack to my middle team years. I love this album.

incredibly intimate recording that conveys every little nuance about the song. The relatively soft spoken nature of Cobain is pretty evident as is his self-deprecating way of speaking. Simple drums, relatively simply guitar, and a heavy focus on the lyrics in this album. Also, "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?" is sooooo emotional. It's unbelievably raw.

If became famous for this depressing garbage I'd have killed myself too.

It's Nirvana. How you gonna go wrong.

Tycker att låtarna är alla rätt lika och texten rätt repetitiv i vissa låtarna. Tror även att Grunge inte riktigt är min grej. Lake of fire var dock en stor höjdpunkt. Skön gitarr och bra låttext. Gillade även Plateau.

My first album ever. Love it so much, beginning to end.

Released seven months after the death of Kurt Cobain, this is the Unplugged which looms over all others and for good reason. It’s flawed, emotionally resonant, strips great songs down to their formidable bones, and stands as a last flowering of one of the most important bands of the decade.

Lyrics: The lyrics in "MTV Unplugged In New York" showcase Cobain's poetic and introspective songwriting. Stripped of the distortion and aggression found in their studio albums, the vulnerability of Cobain's lyrics becomes more evident. Songs like "All Apologies" and "Pennyroyal Tea" take on new dimensions in this acoustic setting, revealing a raw emotional intensity. The haunting performance of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" is especially notable, as Cobain's anguished vocals bring a visceral depth to the traditional folk song. Pros: The acoustic setting allows for a closer examination of Cobain's lyrical brilliance and emotional depth. Cons: Some listeners may miss the energy and aggression of Nirvana's electric performances. Music: The acoustic reinterpretations of Nirvana's songs on this album showcase the band's versatility and musicality. Cobain's guitar work is more intricate, and the absence of heavy distortion allows for a clearer appreciation of his melodic sensibilities. The addition of instruments like the cello and accordion enhances the sonic palette, creating a more nuanced and textured sound. The stripped-down approach brings attention to the band's dynamic interplay, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. Pros: The acoustic arrangements breathe new life into familiar songs, showcasing Nirvana's musical depth. Cons: Some fans accustomed to the band's electric sound may find the acoustic renditions less powerful. Production: The production of "MTV Unplugged In New York" is marked by its simplicity and authenticity. The live, one-take nature of the recording captures the spontaneity of the performance, preserving the intimate connection between the band and the audience. The decision to include the banter and interactions between songs adds to the album's authenticity, providing insight into Cobain's personality and the band's camaraderie. Pros: The raw, unfiltered production captures the genuine spirit of Nirvana's live performance. Cons: The audio quality may not match the polished standards of studio recordings, but this is intentional and contributes to the album's charm. Themes: The themes explored in "MTV Unplugged In New York" align with the overarching themes in Nirvana's body of work—alienation, introspection, and the complexities of human emotion. The acoustic setting amplifies the emotional weight of the lyrics, making themes of disillusionment and longing more palpable. The selection of covers, including David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World" and Lead Belly's "Where Did You Sleep Last Night," adds depth to the thematic exploration, demonstrating Nirvana's eclectic influences. Pros: The acoustic format enhances the emotional resonance of the album's themes. Cons: Some listeners may find the overall mood too somber, missing the balance found in Nirvana's studio albums. Influence: "MTV Unplugged In New York" has had a lasting influence on the music industry, solidifying the popularity of the MTV Unplugged series and inspiring countless artists to explore acoustic performances. The album's success also contributed to the renewed appreciation of Nirvana's catalog, introducing their music to a new generation. The intimate, live nature of the recording has become a benchmark for capturing the essence of a band in a stripped-down setting. Pros: The album's influence extends beyond Nirvana, impacting the way live performances are conceptualized and executed. Cons: The success of the album is, in part, tied to the tragic circumstances surrounding Cobain's death, which may overshadow its musical impact for some listeners. In conclusion, "MTV Unplugged In New York" stands as a remarkable entry in Nirvana's discography, offering a unique perspective on the band's music and showcasing their versatility. The album's pros lie in its intimate lyrics, musical depth, authentic production, thematic resonance, and enduring influence. However, some may see the cons in the album's departure from the band's electric roots and the melancholic atmosphere that permeates the recording. Ultimately, this live album is a testament to Nirvana's enduring legacy and their ability to connect with listeners on a profound emotional level, even in an unplugged setting.

the melodies and arrangements are everything, cobain almost kills it with his miserable nihilism, God bless him

Oli kovaa kamaa. All Apologies ja Plateau 🤌🏼

Good album. Long time since I've heard it.

What can be said about this album that hasn’t been said before? Nirvana was at the peak of popularity. Kurt was a pop martyr at the time. Although unexpected and lacking the biggest hits, the setlist was a perfect amalgamation of pieces that served the concert format, covers that payed tribute to his both underground and mainstream influences; it was vulnerably perfect. I think what hit harder here was timing. One can imagine when this concert was broadcasted by MTV for the first time just weeks after Kurt’s passing. It must be devastating. Precious-almost a religious experience- but devastating.

Top Tier

JAA! Dit album is perfect, hoef deze niet te luisteren voor 5 sterren haha

ja Nirvana is geweldig, leuk dat het een live album is en dus nummers in elkaar overvloeien zegmaar (als in het commentaar en background noice enzo, niet de nummers zelf) Vind wel de drie nummers “about a girl”, “come as you are” en “something in the way” beter niet live eerlijk gezegd, dus de originele nummers gewoon (die gaan wat harder of sneller ofzo idk). Verder zijn “dumb” en “polly” wel echt top in dit album. Herkende de nummers “lake of fire” en “where did you sleep last night” vaag. Kende verder geen nummers, maar wel nice allemaal. Vond “plateau” ook leuk!! Dit album is een 4,8 voor mij!!

Nirvana is just never going to be for me. The best songs were covers

As my brother says, no need to revisit this one. Greatest unplugged album ever.

4.5 really some people are just so good live

Girl what are you on I've already listened to this

It's impressive that this is live and unplugged. Say whatever you want about pros and cons of grunge but Cobain is a hell of a singer. His cover of Man who Sold the World is so strong and there's a ton of really raw songs. Great album to include in a 1,001 list. The context of it makes it legendary but it stands on its own without that.

I haven't spent much time listening to Nirvana, except the unavoidable. I was looking forward to it, but starting with the unplugged feels like the wrong way to go. Great album and great for a live album. Opening track to me had that Beatles sound that I always connected to Nirvana. What is unique is the drama Kurt Cobain puts into his vocals. Something in the Way - this song is so undeniably good. The composition, putting those strings on it. Plateau - reminds me of a classic cowboy song. Oh Me - has country vibes too but mix in some blues. Lake of Fire - Speaking of the Blues. Gospel Blues feel. Okay Lead Belly. Here we go I'm learning a little more about Nirvana. They kill this cover of In the Pines. Came close to tears.

About a Girl- 4.7/5 Come as You Are- 5/5 Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam- 4.6/5 The Man Who Sold the World- 5/5 Pennyroyal Tea- 4.8/5 Dumb- 5/5 Polly- 4.8/5 On a Plain- 4.8/5 Something in the Way- 5/5 Plateau- 5/5 Oh Me- 4.5/5 Lake of Fire- 5/5 All Apologies- 5/5 Where Did You Sleep Last Night- 5/5 Total- 4.9/5

A legendary talent at the height of his skill, what else can you say?

Excellent live album. Not only could Nirvana make great original songs, but they could make covers better than the originals, while live.

Might be the perfect album.

What a legendary album, everybody know it, that one crystalise Nirvana's talent and made themj into incon. More, Kurt was on a Heroin withdrawall, so his perfomance could have been a disaster but Kurt interact with the crowd and his voice, although a bit hoarse, its perfect. This album was relaese a few months after his tragic death, so i see this album as his legacy, probably the reason why this alobum was such a sucess with 12 millions sales (certified). There 14 songs, 6 covers (3 of the meat puppets II), and 8 of there orgiginals song, 1 from Bleach (About a girl, the oppener), 4 nevermind (Come as you are, Polly, On a Plain, Something in the way) and 3 In Utero (Pennyroyal Tea, Dumb and All apologies). The first thing we see is the constrast between Nirvana's hard and brutal grunge sound and the accoutic rock that they show us here, for an artist i always see it a a sign of their talent and how good are their songs. It was a risky bet because what make Nirvana so good is their powerfull and cahotic live show and they managed to "control" themself and again its perfect. To be honnest most version are better here than in the original (All Apologies, About a girl, on a Plain ect.) Even if Kurt Cobain is the star and at the center of this perfomance, I have to mention Kris novoselic and Dave Grohl that were always there and a so much important part of that quality in this album. There is also a other guy name Pat Smear that play accoustic guitar with them. i'm kind of biased because i know this album for so long, always been part of my music life, Kurt was a big idol of mine even tho i'm not from the x generation and i was born 10 years after he died, but his impact was so big, even my generation know this guy and this band and if they do, pretty sure they know this album. The most legendary song here are i thhink 2 cover, the man who sold the world is a Bowie song from 1970's and this version is so good, far superior to the original (wich is vey good), aparantly when Bowie played it live, people would say things like "so cool you cover Nirvana". The closer is Where did you sleep last night is just pure and magnetic, his voice break into our head is incredible. On this album my personal favorite are: All apologies, On a plain, Come as you are, The mand who sold the world, about a girl and Something in the way. Go listen to it its pure and a great way to be introduce to Nirvana. RIP KURT Love U xxx

As a not particularly massive Nirvana fan, I don't think this record really works. Without having the reference points to the original versions of these tracks, the stripped down versions just don't really work. It was a fine listen, I suppose, but given the hype around this record I have to say I was disappointed.

4.5 - legendary performance, rough and smooth at the same time

Uno de los discos que más escuche en mi adolescencia. Gracias

Nothing much needed to say for this. The best-unplugged album of all time.

One of my all-time favourite albums - thank you album generator!! I’ve listened to this so many times over the years I can’t really review it objectively at this point but I never get sick of it. Listens: 1 Fave Track: Oh Me Rating: 5

Listened to this while playing Aeon's End with my partner against the Hallowed Crown. We lost twice. I was in middle school when this came out. I wasn't allowed to listen to this kind of music...I grew up with the 3 c's...Christian, Country, and Classical. So...sadly, my middle school years weren't filled with the grundgy sounds of Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins. I hugely enjoyed this live album. A super solid 4. My partner was singing along to all the songs. Good times.

1 star off for the live audience

it's Kurt of course it's good

Buenísimo

Best live album oat

Been waiting for a Nirvana album to pop up on here and well, here we are. There's so much I could say about this band and this album but I'll keep it short. This is a perfect recording. It not only showcased the band's appeal by stripping away all the loud noisy rock and showing the intimate side of the music itself. Cobain's vocals are raw, gritty, and full of emotion. Grohl's drums are scaled back to almost a whisper. The band plays almost exclusively non-hits and covers. The surprise guests were a lesser known band (The Meat Puppets) outside of Seattle instead of some monsters of grunge that everyone expected. It's a recipe for disaster for a lesser band, but Nirvana pulls it off and creates a haunting experience that has stood the test of time through the last 30 years. The final screams of Where Did You Sleep Last Night will haunt my memory for all eternity, as if Cobain were channeling every ounce of angst into one final agonal release. Stand out tracks: (All of them...but if I had to choose a few...) The Man Who Sold the World, Pennyroyal Tea, All Apologies, Where Did you Sleep Last Night

Another live album I really enjoyed. Quintessential Nirvana for me. I am sure nostalgia also helps.

They are good at music. Some of it isn't for me. Some of it is classics.

All time classic

Is this a good album or is it just the last access to Nirvana and thus fondly remembered? The Man Who Sold The World is such a good song. Gives me chills. Nice strings on Dumb. Dumb, Polly and On a Plain are quite similar songs. I like them all but the sequence is a bit repetitive. Something in the Way is a mood. Plateau is exciting, I hadn't heard this one before. Oh ok its a cover. Does it detract from this project that the covers are the best bits? The musicianship in the covers has so much more flavour than the Nirvana tracks. All Apologies is a great reminder after the string of covers that Kurt's got riffs. Beautiful song and rendition. Fave Tracks: The Man Who Sold The World, Something in the Way, Plateau, All Apologies, Where Did You Sleep Last Night 4.4/5 - as far as live albums go, this is clearly a good'un. Hard to fault the collection of tracks, but I think it is somewhat enjoyed with rose-tinted earphones because of the timing of its release. It is after all a live album basically half made up of covers.

Strong 4