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The Album of the Month is …
🎸 Album of the Month: MTV Unplugged in New York — Nirvana
Recorded on November 18, 1993, and released in 1994, MTV Unplugged in New York captures Nirvana at their most raw, intimate, and unforgettable. Rather than leaning on their biggest hits, the band took a bold turn — performing lesser-known songs and powerful covers by artists like David Bowie, Lead Belly, the Vaselines, and the Meat Puppets.
Joined by Pat Smear, cellist Lori Goldston, and members of the Meat Puppets, Nirvana blurred the line between acoustic and electric, creating a haunting atmosphere that frontman Kurt Cobain famously described as being styled “like a funeral.” The performance closed with a chilling rendition of “Where Did You Sleep Last Night,” a moment so powerful Cobain refused to play an encore.
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, won Best Alternative Music Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards, and remains one of the most celebrated live albums of all time.
🎶 This month, we’re spotlighting Nirvana Unplugged — a timeless reminder that sometimes the quietest performances speak the loudest.
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