MTV Unplugged
Katy Perry · 2009
76 min · 30 tracks · pop rock · synth-pop · gospel
Katy Perry's MTV Unplugged blends her pop sensibilities with intimate acoustic arrangements and heartfelt storytelling.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intimate acoustic storytelling sessions interview insights between songs wave-like emotional dynamics
- Context
- Released in 2009, MTV Unplugged followed Katy Perry's breakthrough album, One of the Boys. This EP showcased her rise to fame, highlighting her ability to connect with audiences in a more stripped-down format, bridging the gap between her pop persona and genuine artistry.
- If you like
- pop rock, synth-pop, gospel
MTV Unplugged is an EP by Katy Perry, released in 2009. Katy Perry's MTV Unplugged blends her pop sensibilities with intimate acoustic arrangements and heartfelt storytelling. MTV Unplugged was significant for its role in solidifying Katy Perry's status as a leading pop artist of the late 2000s, featuring hits that resonated widely. The performance drew considerable attention, with 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Thinking of You' receiving critical acclaim, further establishing her impact on the pop music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MTV Unplugged sound like?
Katy Perry's MTV Unplugged blends her pop sensibilities with intimate acoustic arrangements and heartfelt storytelling. Rooted in pop rock and synth-pop.
What makes MTV Unplugged by Katy Perry notable?
MTV Unplugged was significant for its role in solidifying Katy Perry's status as a leading pop artist of the late 2000s, featuring hits that resonated widely. The performance drew considerable attention, with 'I Kissed a Girl' and 'Thinking of You' receiving critical acclaim, further establishing her impact on the pop music landscape. Released in 2009, MTV Unplugged followed Katy Perry's breakthrough album, One of the Boys. This EP showcased her rise to fame, highlighting her ability to connect with audiences in a more stripped-down format, bridging the gap between her pop persona and genuine artistry.
Who is MTV Unplugged for?
MTV Unplugged works well if you're into intimate acoustic storytelling sessions, interview insights between songs and wave-like emotional dynamics.
How many songs are on MTV Unplugged?
MTV Unplugged has 30 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Kissed a Girl Standout 4:12
- 2 Ur So Gay 4:25
- 3 Hackensack 3:03
- 4 Thinking of You Standout 4:40
- 5 Lost Standout 5:00
- 6 Waking Up in Vegas 3:32
- 7 Brick by Brick 4:39
Disc 2
- 1 [unplugged title] 0:17
- 2 Intro to I Kissed a Girl 0:26
- 3 I Kissed a Girl Standout 4:12
- 4 Intro to Ur So Gay 0:28
- 5 Ur So Gay 4:24
- 6 Intro to Hackensack 0:42
- 7 Hackensack 2:59
- 8 Intro to Thinking of You 0:24
- 9 Thinking of You Standout 4:47
- 10 Intro to Lost 1:03
- 11 Lost Standout 4:58
- 12 Intro to Waking Up in Vegas 0:13
- 13 Waking Up in Vegas 4:17
- 14 Intro to Brick by Brick 0:23
- 15 Brick by Brick 4:55
- 16 Interview, Part 1 1:05
- 17 Interview, Part 2 1:18
- 18 Interview, Part 3 1:09
- 19 Interview, Part 4 0:57
- 20 Interview, Part 5 1:08
- 21 Interview, Part 6 1:20
- 22 Interview, Part 7 1:24
- 23 [credits] 4:08
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