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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· David Bowie· Bee Gees· Joe Jackson· Ringo Starr· giorge mijael
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.