Год:2002 live
Страна:USA
Стиль:Nu-Metal/Post Grunge/Alternative
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Tracklist
1. Home
2. Me
3. Pressure
4. Excess Baggage
5. Suffer
6. Waste
7. Epiphany
8. It's Been Awhile
9. Can't Believe
10. Fade
11. Outside
Состав:
Aaron Lewis - vocals, guitars
Mike Mushok - guitars
Johnny April - bass
Jon Wisicki - drums
«Staind — Unplugged» (2002) — это акустическое выступление группы Staind в рамках серии MTV Unplugged.
Запись сделали в 2001 году, но официально выпустили только в 2002-м. В акустической версии многие хиты группы зазвучали по-новому: без тяжёлых гитарных риффов и дисторшна лучше слышны тексты и эмоциональная подача Аарона Льюиса. Фанаты отмечают, что в таком формате песни иногда раскрываются глубже, чем в студийных версиях. для некоторых песен к группе присоединялся приглашённый музыкант — Терри Балсамо (экс-Cold)
Ещё интересный факт: релиз вышел вскоре после 11 сентября, и песня It's Been A While в этом контексте обрела дополнительный, очень тяжёлый подтекст (чувства вины и выживания).
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Staind - Unplugged Review
Staind's Unplugged from 2001 (officially released in 2002) is one of those live records that actually hits harder than the studio stuff. Not gonna lie, I wasn't sure how well their nu-metal angst would translate to acoustic guitars and MTV's soft lighting. But damn, they pulled it off. Aaron Lewis's voice? Raw as hell. Like, you can hear the cracks, the breaths, the pain. It's not polished - and that's the point. The setlist is solid. They dig into Dysfunction and Break the Cycle with tracks like "Mudshovel," "Fade," and "It's Been A While." "Outside" hits different here - stripped down, no distortion, just that quiet desperation. You actually hear the lyrics. And Lewis isn't just singing - he's confessing. Feels like he's talking to you, not performing. Guitar work's tighter than expected. Mushok dials back the chugs, swaps for subtle textures. The band's locked in, but loose. Like they're finally letting the songs breathe. "Waste" and "Crawl" especially - those melodies were always there, just buried under gain. But it's not perfect. Some transitions feel rushed. A few songs drag a bit without the studio punch. And yeah, it's still very early 2000s - the angst can feel a little dated now. Like, we get it, dude's hurting. But I'll take sincerity over irony any day. Bonus features are actually worth checking. The behind-the-scenes on "Fade" is low-key gold - you see how they reworked it for the acoustic set. And the TRL and KROQ cuts? Nice add-ons, even if they're not all fully acoustic. One thing that stuck with me - this album came out right after 9/11. "It's Been A While" wasn't just a hit, it became this weird anthem of guilt and survival. Watching Lewis sing it here, months before that, you can already feel the weight. Like he knew something was coming. Didn't expect to still be thinking about this DVD in 2024. But here we are.
Unplugged by Staind related albums
1. Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park - dude, if you like Staind's raw vibe, this one hits just as hard. Same early 2000s angst, same mix of soft and loud.
2. Three Dollar Bill, Y'all by Limp Bizkit - yeah, Fred Durst's crew. It's messy, emotional, and kinda wild. Staind toured with 'em, so the energy's similar.
3. Drown by Breaking Benjamin - heavier but still got that moody, personal feel. Good for late-night drives or when you're pissed at the world.
4. Take a Look in the Mirror by Korn - not acoustic, but the pain's real. Like, real real. You'll feel it in your chest.
5. Believe by Disturbed - dark, powerful, and full of that early 2000s nu-metal soul. David's voice screams therapy, just like Aaron Lewis.
6. Hello by Soil - underrated as hell. That song "Halo"? Pure emotion. Feels like Staind but with a little more grit.
7. The Reason by Hoobastank - yeah, the "cliché" band. But that title track? Hits different when you're broken down.
8. Us and Them by Godsmack - heavier drums, same sadness underneath. Sully's voice drags you into the dark with him.
9. Away from the Sun by 3 Doors Down - more radio-friendly, but still got that quiet/loud thing Staind does so well.
10. Audio by Big Wreck - not as famous, but damn, this album's got heart. Guitar riffs and lyrics that don't let go. Funny how all these bands kinda disappeared, but the pain still slaps./bc
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