MTV Unplugged No. 2.0
Lauryn Hill · 2002
106 min · 22 tracks · hip-hop · reggae · soul
Intimate acoustic arrangements showcase Lauryn Hill's soulful voice and incisive lyricism, blending hip-hop, reggae, and personal reflection.
Why this album works
'MTV Unplugged No. 2.0' is significant for its critical reception and cultural impact, receiving praise for its authenticity and vulnerability. The album's deep introspection resonated with audiences, leading to discussions about mental health within the music industry.
- Best for
- intimate acoustic experiences reflective listening moments gradual emotional builds
- Context
- Released in early 2002, 'MTV Unplugged No. 2.0' marked Lauryn Hill's first live album after her groundbreaking debut solo album, 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' (1998). At this point in her career, she was navigating immense fame and the pressures that accompanied it, which influenced her raw and candid performance style throughout the concert.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gerald Levert· King Gordy· Brian McKnight
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 2:28
- 2 Mr. Intentional 6:58
- 3 Adam Lives in Theory 7:26
- 4 Interlude 1 1:56
- 5 Oh Jerusalem 8:54
- 6 Interlude 2 1:21
- 7 Freedom Time Standout 4:59
- 8 Interlude 3 3:18
- 9 I Find It Hard to Say (Rebel) Standout 6:50
- 10 Just Like Water 6:09
- 11 Interlude 4 1:40
- 12 Just Want You Around 4:36
- 13 I Gotta Find Peace of Mind 9:19
Disc 2
- 1 Interlude 5 12:12
- 2 Mystery of Iniquity Standout 5:10
- 3 Interlude 6 1:42
- 4 I Get Out 5:17
- 5 Interlude 7 0:20
- 6 I Remember 3:46
- 7 So Much Things to Say 5:59
- 8 The Conquering Lion 3:19
- 9 Outro 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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