Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate acoustic performances
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • reflective afternoon listening
  • warm sound for cozy moments
  • emotional depth in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
The B-52's· The Smiths· Pixies

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Half a World Away 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 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 4:43
  • 7 Country Feedback 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

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