Unplugged cover

Unplugged

Arrested Development · 1993

67 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop

A soulful blend of acoustic instrumentation and socially conscious lyrics that redefine hip-hop's boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thoughtful reflective moments
  • layered acoustic soundscapes
  • introspective storytelling journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Unplugged' was Arrested Development's third album, following their influential debut '3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of...' This album marked a significant moment as it showcased their evolution into more introspective themes and acoustic arrangements, diverging from traditional hip-hop production.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Time 0:53
  • 2 Give a Man a Fish 4:05
  • 3 The Gettin' 2:10
  • 4 Natural 4:55
  • 5 Searchin' for One Soul 1:22
  • 6 Raining Revolution 4:33
  • 7 Fishin' 4 Religion 4:04
  • 8 Mama's Always on Stage 3:21
  • 9 U 5:21
  • 10 Mr. Wendal 4:35
  • 11 People Everyday 6:52
  • 12 Give a Man a Fish (instrumental) 4:10
  • 13 The Gettin' (instrumental) 2:10
  • 14 Natural (instrumental) 4:55
  • 15 Searchin' for One Soul (instrumental) 1:22
  • 16 Raining Revolution (instrumental) 4:33
  • 17 Mama's Always on Stage (instrumental) 4:37
  • 18 Mr. Wendal (instrumental) 3:30

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