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MTV Unplugged

Katy Perry · 2009

76 min · 30 tracks · pop rock · synth-pop · gospel

Katy Perry's MTV Unplugged blends her pop sensibilities with intimate acoustic arrangements and heartfelt storytelling.

Why this album works

MTV Unplugged was significant for its role in solidifying Katy Perry's status as a leading pop artist of the late 2000s, featuring hits that resonated widely. The performance drew considerable attention, with 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Thinking of You' receiving critical acclaim, further establishing her impact on the pop music landscape.
Best for
intimate acoustic storytelling sessions interview insights between songs wave-like emotional dynamics
Context
Released in 2009, MTV Unplugged followed Katy Perry's breakthrough album, One of the Boys. This EP showcased her rise to fame, highlighting her ability to connect with audiences in a more stripped-down format, bridging the gap between her pop persona and genuine artistry.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 I Kissed a Girl Standout 4:12
  • 2 Ur So Gay 4:25
  • 3 Hackensack 3:03
  • 4 Thinking of You Standout 4:40
  • 5 Lost Standout 5:00
  • 6 Waking Up in Vegas 3:32
  • 7 Brick by Brick 4:39

Disc 2

  • 1 [unplugged title] 0:17
  • 2 Intro to I Kissed a Girl 0:26
  • 3 I Kissed a Girl Standout 4:12
  • 4 Intro to Ur So Gay 0:28
  • 5 Ur So Gay 4:24
  • 6 Intro to Hackensack 0:42
  • 7 Hackensack 2:59
  • 8 Intro to Thinking of You 0:24
  • 9 Thinking of You Standout 4:47
  • 10 Intro to Lost 1:03
  • 11 Lost Standout 4:58
  • 12 Intro to Waking Up in Vegas 0:13
  • 13 Waking Up in Vegas 4:17
  • 14 Intro to Brick by Brick 0:23
  • 15 Brick by Brick 4:55
  • 16 Interview, Part 1 1:05
  • 17 Interview, Part 2 1:18
  • 18 Interview, Part 3 1:09
  • 19 Interview, Part 4 0:57
  • 20 Interview, Part 5 1:08
  • 21 Interview, Part 6 1:20
  • 22 Interview, Part 7 1:24
  • 23 [credits] 4:08

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