The powerful, reverent covers of Lead Belly, David Bowie and (three) Meat Puppets songs sum up Nirvana as a haunted, theatrical and, ultimately, truly raw band. 'Nirvana shine brightly on this striking live set because the volume is turned down just low enough to let Kurt Cobain's tortured vulnerability glow.

The concert of the rock band Nirvana at Sony Music Studios in New York City that became a live album. With Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, Lori Goldston. Standout tracks include stirring renditions of the Meat Puppets' 'Plateau,' 'Oh, Me' and 'Lake of Fire,' the Vaselines' 'Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam,' David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold the World' and Leadbelly's 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night?' along with band classics like 'About A Girl,' 'Come As Your Are,' 'Pennyroyal Tea,' and 'All Apologies.' Nirvana: Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller. However, the emotion and anguish revealed through the intimate performances here end up offering a new appreciation for the nuances of one of the greatest and most revered bands of recent times, one that may have been on the verge of discovering a new sound and style. In some shots, they're sitting together backed by a live band, but in others, they're performing while standing in the middle of a set.Release date 06-11-2008(originally released in 1994)Ģ008 EU reissue on 180g vinyl LP+download- 1994's Unplugged In New York was the last Nirvana collection recorded before the suicide of alternative-rock icon Kurt Cobain and its stripped down, neo-acoustic arrangements and bridled fury caught many fans by surprise. After Suga announced his hiatus in November 2020 due to his shoulder surgery, ARMYs didn't know when he'll return, so seeing him in the promo was a nice surprise.īy the looks of it, BTS will perform in various sets and outfits. Fans will be happy to hear all seven members will be present. To go along with their announcement, MTV gave fans a promo of BTS' guest appearance on Feb. Make sure to mark this in your calendars, ARMYs, because you don't want to miss out. Their episode is scheduled on MTV for Tuesday, Feb. Nirvanas fabled MTV Unplugged set was recorded in November 1993 and released to the public as an album in 1994. Air Dateįans won't have to wait long to see BTS appear on MTV Unplugged. BTS' appearance is expected to be big as well, so here are all the details about their concert you need to know. Their episodes were so loved that many of their performances turned into live albums, and some of those records even earned Grammy awards. From Elton John and Aerosmith, to Shakira and Jay-Z, just about every major artist has been a guest. Fans were ecstatic over the news because only the biggest stars appear on the show, and BTS was so deserving of an invite.Īfter launching in 1989, MTV Unplugged became a huge hit in the '90s and early 2000s.

is coming to MTV for one DYNAMITE night with #MTVUnplugged,' the company's official Twitter account wrote. MTV announced BTS as their latest Unplugged guest in a Feb.

Here's everything you need to know about BTS' MTV Unplugged concert details to get prepared. In the wake of Kurt Cobain’s suicide in 1994, however, the band’s performance assumed near. Now, fans can rejoice because that day is coming sooner than later. Following the demand for new Nirvana material after Kurt Cobain’s death, Nirvana’s live MTV performance was released in album-form on November 1, 1994. Upon its television debut in December of 1993, Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York session was already monumentalintensely intimate and unique among prior episodes of Unplugged, which usually operated as greatest-hits showcases. Since each star on their roster has left a footprint on music, BTS was bound to be invited someday. The series, which focuses on acoustic performances, has been around since the late '80s, so a lot of iconic artists have appeared on the show over the years, including Nirvana, Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, and more.

Get excited, ARMYs, because BTS just booked another legendary stage: MTV Unplugged.

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