Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions
R.E.M. · 2014
135 min · 33 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · jangle pop
A warm tapestry of acoustic reimaginings that distills R.E.M.'s complex sound into intimate performances.
Why this album works
This compilation emphasizes R.E.M.'s substantial impact on alternative rock, capturing fan-favorite tracks in stripped-down arrangements. The album received positive critical reception and highlights the band's enduring legacy as pioneers of the genre, particularly through its inclusion of previously unreleased performances.
- Best for
- intimate acoustic performances wave-like pacing throughout reflective afternoon listening
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions' comes during R.E.M.'s retrospective phase, celebrating their extensive catalog. This album features live recordings from two pivotal MTV Unplugged performances, showcasing the band's evolution from their early days in the college rock scene to their mainstream success in the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Frank Zappa· Beck· The Offspring· They Might Be Giants· Melvins· Nirvana
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Half a World Away Standout 3:58
- 2 Disturbance at the Heron House 3:47
- 3 Radio Song 4:19
- 4 Low 5:09
- 5 Perfect Circle 4:13
- 6 Fall on Me 3:21
- 7 Belong 4:30
- 8 Love Is All Around 3:22
- 9 It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine) 4:36
- 10 Losing My Religion Standout 4:53
- 11 Pop Song 89 3:28
- 12 Endgame 3:41
- 13 Fretless 5:33
- 14 Swan Swan H 3:00
- 15 Rotary 11 1:48
- 16 Get Up 2:53
- 17 World Leader Pretend 4:57
Disc 2
- 1 All the Way to Reno (You're Gonna Be a Star) 4:27
- 2 Electrolite 4:05
- 3 At My Most Beautiful 3:25
- 4 Daysleeper 3:12
- 5 So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry) 4:05
- 6 Losing My Religion Standout 4:43
- 7 Country Feedback Standout 5:25
- 8 Cuyahoga 4:30
- 9 Imitation of Life 4:12
- 10 Find the River 3:59
- 11 The One I Love 3:33
- 12 Disappear 4:00
- 13 Beat a Drum 4:27
- 14 I've Been High 3:20
- 15 I'll Take the Rain 5:36
- 16 Sad Professor 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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