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Unplugged...and Seated

Rod Stewart · 1993

70 min · 15 tracks · new wave · R&B · blues rock

Rod Stewart's unplugged performance melds intimate acoustic arrangements with his signature raspy vocals, creating a captivating nostalgia trip.

Why this album works

'Unplugged...and Seated' received critical acclaim and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Stewart's comeback in the early '90s. The album's success helped revive interest in acoustic performances within rock music, influencing artists to explore similar formats.
Best for
intimate acoustic listening sessions nostalgic reflective moments steady emotional storytelling
Context
Released on May 24, 1993, 'Unplugged...and Seated' marked Rod Stewart's return to the forefront after a period of fluctuating commercial success. This live album came during a phase of artistic reinvention for Stewart, who had transitioned from rock star to a more reflective artist embracing acoustic sounds.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hot Legs 4:25
  • 2 Tonight’s the Night 4:05
  • 3 Handbags and Gladrags 4:25
  • 4 Cut Across Shorty 4:58
  • 5 Every Picture Tells a Story Standout 4:45
  • 6 Maggie May Standout 5:45
  • 7 Reason to Believe 4:07
  • 8 People Get Ready Standout 4:59
  • 9 Have I Told You Lately 4:08
  • 10 Tom Traubert’s Blues (Waltzing Matilda) 4:40
  • 11 The First Cut Is the Deepest 4:12
  • 12 Mandolin Wind 5:23
  • 13 Highgate Shuffle 3:54
  • 14 Stay With Me 5:27
  • 15 Having a Party 4:44

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