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MTV Unplugged (1995)
(4 votes)
Album Info
Executive Producers: Jeff Kramer, Jeff Rosen
Recorded live at The Sony Studios, N.Y.C. by Randy Ezratty
All songs mixed by Ed Cherney & Don Was
Mastered by Greg Calbi & Scott Hull at Masterdisk, N.Y.C.
Musicians
Tony Garnier-Bass
John Jackson-Guitar
Bucky Baxter-Pedal Steel,Dobro
Winston Watson-Drums
and
Brendan O'Brien-Hammond Organ
Production Manager-Alan Santos
House Engineer-Ed Wynne
Monitor Engineer-Jules Aerts
Lighting Consultant-Ken Mednick
Stage Technicians-Tom Morrongiello,John Edwards,J.R. Still
Transportation Captain-Harry Smiley
Televised Event:
Produced by Alex Colletti
Directed by Milton Lage
Art Direction:Alan Weinberg
Photography:Frank Micelotta
Special Thanks: Don Ienner, Michele Anthony, Tom Freston, Judy McGrath, John Ingrassia, James Diener, Don DeVito, Joanna Ifrah, Andy Schom, Van Toffler, Doug Herzog, Rich Kudolla, Mark Ghuneim, Kid Leo ,Jim Delbalzo, Larry Jenkins, Kathy Schenker, Michele Schweitzer, Mark Schwartz, Victor Maymudes, Suzie Pullen, Michael Borofsky.
Very Special Thanks to Brendan O'Brien
"Unplugged is a trademark of MTV Networks"
Comments
Excellent
I have read many reviews of this album in which they said that it was basically OK, somewhat uninspired, formulaic, audience-appeasing, etc.
I disagree. I have always liked this. Shooting Star and Dignity, especially, are great on here. So is Times and Rolling Stone. He reaches a confidence level with his vocals and performs many of the songs well. With God on Our Side is a surprising closer.
I think he was starting to rejuvenate himself in terms of live performances during this era. As a recommendation, I would get the DVD for a couple reasons. One, it's fun to watch him get frustrated with the mic and with sitting down, and all the other nuances like that, but two, Love Minus Zero was absolutely majestic and is not included on the CD. One of the most beautiful live Bob moments I have seen.
Dave
it's a good set
No Rating
To my ears this set contains the best available versions of Shooting Star and Dignity. The rest is solid, although as usual the lead off track is not a favourite. Im not that big a fan of his straight, 12 bar songs.
excellent performance
i have the dvd of this and it's an excellent performance.... the setlist is great, the lyrics are understandable, the guitar is excellent, as is the wonderful harmonica.... i can't say enough good things. I wasn't expecting this to be so good, but there you have it.... the DVD is great to watch, if you don't buy the album.....
s.
MTV
Back when MTV used to play music, they had a show called Unplugged. Many an artist made lots of money from releasing albums of their "unplugged" performance. The band is tight and the song selection is great. However, I suggest you get the DVD of said event and see it as well as hear it.
Wonderful performance
I immediatelly fall in love with this album. People used to go to Unplugged to sing covers with a soft style. Dylan goes there and rocks. The instrumentation is great, the singing is great, the versions are wonderful. There's my favourite versions of All along the watchtower, The times they are a-changin', Knockin' on heaven's door, Like a rolling stone and With God on our side.