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Alice in Chains - MTV Unplugged |  | Artist: Alice in Chains
Label: Sony
Category: DVD
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Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 16826
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 73 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: SMVD50148D
ISBN: 1573301183
UPC: 074645014890
EAN: 9781573301183
ASIN: 1573301183
Theatrical Release Date: 1996
Release Date: October 26, 1999
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: ALICE IN CHAINS
Title: MTV UNPLUGGED
Street Release Date: 10/26/1999
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Genre: ROCK/POP
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Alice Unchained April 19, 2010
Andrew Estes (Maine)
Performing for the first time after a three year break from the road, Alice in Chains took to the stage in April of 1996 to perform an intimate set for MTV's "Unplugged" series. As the darkest and moodiest of the big-four grunge bands that defined and dominated the 90's, Alice in Chains were without a doubt at their most natural in an acoustic setting, having recorded two semi-acoustic EP's in Sap and Jar of Flies. With thirteen of the band's finest tunes in tow, this DVD features the entire performance -- including three songs omitted from the original broadcast -- in all of its Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound glory.
Taking to the stage just in time to lay down the first line of the opening number, "Nutshell," singer Layne Staley is blatantly struggling with addiction and would rather be somewhere else. In spite of his tendencies to shy away from the crowd and flub a few lyrics ("Sludge Factory" in particular comes to a halt to allow him to get his act together) Staley turns in a solid and haunting vocal performance, without letting his demons get the best of him. The band, on the other hand, is as tight as they ever were, with Jerry Cantrell stepping in as frontman more than a few times and Mike Inez taking not one, but two jabs at the band's pals in Metallica, one of which being the somewhat infamous text on his bass guitar, which reads: "Friends don't let friends get Friends haircuts," a not-so-subtle poke at the band's mid-career crisis.
Even though Alice in Chains were themselves experiencing a crisis of sorts at the time, they still manage to put forth a stripped-down set that is alternately haunting and fun. The setlist skips over the entire Facelift album, which is a shame, as an acoustic rendition of, say, "Man in the Box" could have been really interesting to hear. The DVD features are skimpy, consisting of a discography and an incomplete but amusing timeline of the band's history, up to 1999. While the band would ultimately collapse under the weight of addiction and Layne's inevitable death (only to re-emerge in later years) this set is proof of just how powerful and potent its classic line-up (well, post-Mike Starr, anyways) and the iconic songs they created together remains.
It rocks April 11, 2010
PumpPassion (Houston)
This is a great video and a must have for all Alice in Chain's fans.
BEST CONCERT DVD EVER!! February 26, 2010
Brian A. Kreps (Illinois)
If you're a fan of AIC this is a must have!! Great dvd. Only thing I didn't like was that it was in 480p.
awesome December 2, 2009
Bobby Fritz (Niles,OH USA)
got it fast. everything went smooth. it's a great video. a must for the aic fan.
Best Unplugged I've ever seen September 5, 2009
Brandy S. Proffitt (Elizabethton, TN, USA)
I just want to say that I have been an Alice fan since the early 90's and followed them all the way. This DVD is a must have for fans. Layne was evidently in such bad shape but that did not take away from that powerful voice. He was an amazing vocalist--and several times throughout you could tell that Jerry was pleased that Layne was sounding excellent. He may have made the mistake on "SludgeFactory"(one of my all time favorites of the show) but the emotion he conveyed afterwards really made it for me. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. Layne Staley was the best vocalist to me and always will be. RIP sweetie.
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