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.
Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions is an album by R.E.M., released in 2014. A warm tapestry of acoustic reimaginings that distills R.E.M.'s complex sound into intimate performances. This compilation emphasizes R.E.M.'s substantial impact on alternative rock, capturing fan-favorite tracks in stripped-down arrangements. The album received positive critical reception and highlights the band's enduring legacy as pioneers of the genre, particularly through its inclusion of previously unreleased performances. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions sound like?
A warm tapestry of acoustic reimaginings that distills R.E.M.'s complex sound into intimate performances. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions by R.E.M. notable?
This compilation emphasizes R.E.M.'s substantial impact on alternative rock, capturing fan-favorite tracks in stripped-down arrangements. The album received positive critical reception and highlights the band's enduring legacy as pioneers of the genre, particularly through its inclusion of previously unreleased performances. 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.
How many songs are on Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions?
Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions has 33 tracks, running approximately 135 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Half a World Away Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 4:43
- 7 Country Feedback Standout 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
Release Date
April 19, 2014
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
135 min 12 sec
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