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Alice In Chains vs Nirvana Unplugged
Posted on 5/9/12 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 5/9/12 at 9:46 pm
Which MTV unplugged performance/album was better? Nirvana played more covers and obscure songs whereas AIC played more of the popular songs. Both Cobain and Staley were on top of there game vocally. It's a toss up for me but I give the edge to Nirvana due to the fact that they produced something completely different from what was expected from them. BTW, IMO these two shows are the best thing MTV has produced in their near 30 year history.
Posted on 5/9/12 at 9:47 pm to Brandon Bass
Nirvana in a landslide for me
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:00 pm to Brandon Bass
You should throw Korn in the mix too.I thought their unplugged kicked arse
But the answer is still Nirvana
But the answer is still Nirvana
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:03 pm to StarSaint
I never even heard of Korn doing Unplugged. That doesn't sound like it'd be very good. Anyway Nirvana's was much better than AIC.
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:21 pm to Gnarls Broccoli
Nirvana on the Meat Puppets covers alone
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:24 pm to Brandon Bass
I have struggled with that question many times.
I don't understand those that say it is an easy choice.
Both were so very similar, musically.
I think I preferred the "no bullshite" approach of Alice in Chains. Kurt seemed so hung up on his image, like everything was "hey everyone, look at how mysterious and different I am". Came off a bit contrived.
However, I consider both among the greatest albums I have ever listened to. . .
I think Garth Brooks' unplugged is greatly underrated.
10,000 Maniacs had one of the greatest unplugged albums, too.
I don't understand those that say it is an easy choice.
Both were so very similar, musically.
I think I preferred the "no bullshite" approach of Alice in Chains. Kurt seemed so hung up on his image, like everything was "hey everyone, look at how mysterious and different I am". Came off a bit contrived.
However, I consider both among the greatest albums I have ever listened to. . .
I think Garth Brooks' unplugged is greatly underrated.
10,000 Maniacs had one of the greatest unplugged albums, too.
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:53 pm to Brandon Bass
I prefer AIC 100x over Nirvana except with their Unplugged Albums. I think Nirvana's was/is better.
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:58 pm to Roaad
Not sure I agree with the Cobain being hung up on his image so much. He definitly could be miserable and whiney but that was a result of being a junkie just like Staley. Both were what they were, heroin junkies with incredible musical ability. I agree that both are great but I would say that Nirvana Unplugged is one of the greatest live performances of all time.
Posted on 5/9/12 at 11:51 pm to Brandon Bass
Both are great but I like AIC's better.
Posted on 5/9/12 at 11:56 pm to tigerblood29
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Nirvana on the Meat Puppets covers alone
That is an amazing cover
Posted on 5/10/12 at 12:09 am to Brandon Bass
AIC wins easily for me.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 12:26 am to BRUNNIN4
Nirvana.
Also, what's with all the grunge threads tonight? 1991 is asking!
Also, what's with all the grunge threads tonight? 1991 is asking!
Posted on 5/10/12 at 7:29 am to Brandon Bass
Nirvana - still one of my favorite albums
AIC's was awesome, but what Nirvana did that night was amazing.
AIC's was awesome, but what Nirvana did that night was amazing.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 7:39 am to Devious
Nirvana for sure...lake of fire, man who sold the world, where did you sleep last night never get old
Posted on 5/10/12 at 7:57 am to St Augustine
Alice In Chains has better albums and is a much better band.
But...
Nirvana on this one easily, I am afraid.
Had Layne not showed up smacked out of his gord, and the band had a little more seriousness in their efforts, it could have been something greater.
But...
Nirvana on this one easily, I am afraid.
Had Layne not showed up smacked out of his gord, and the band had a little more seriousness in their efforts, it could have been something greater.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 7:58 am to Cdawg
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Cdawg
We need to have a beer one night. I didn't even read your response until I posted mine. We both love The Cult and can talk about their pre-Rick Rubin stuff. That calls for a brewski.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 8:01 am to PiscesTiger
Nirvana, but I think AIC are gross....
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