After being adrift (Young) or absent (Zevon) for much of the ’80s, both are now basking in midlife renaissances. But if you’re going to peddle new versions of songs your fans already own, you should try to transcend the increasingly empty “unplugged” trend.Įven within the spare context of his appearance on Unplugged, Young flashes both sides of his musical personality: the earnest folkie and the edgy heretic. Young’s set is neatly divided into halves: The first seven tunes are strictly solo, tapping darker material like his Buffalo Springfield touchstone “Mr. Soul” and the plaintive “Stringman,” a previously unreleased gem. For the last seven songs he’s backed by the current incarnation of the Stray Gators (bolstered by Nils Lofgren) and leans on softer folk, ranging from “Helpless” to three repeats from Harvest Moon. Yet overall, it feels like Young’s coasting: The music has the relaxed aura of a friendly fireside folk sing that could use a shot of ragged glory.Įzra Miller’s Reign of Terror: A Timeline of ‘The Flash’ Star’s Many Controversies A beguiling acoustic reworking of “Transformer Man” and a pipe-organ take on “Like a Hurricane” are both revelations. Zevon’s set, culled from his 1992 solo tour, sports a better sense of humor and a stronger sense of irony but still reeks of recycling. Of three new songs, only “The Indifference of Heaven” matches his most compelling work.Īlternating between keyboards and crisp 12-string guitar, Zevon delivers acoustic renderings of everything from smartass anthems like “Lawyers, Guns and Money” to the unsettling “Boom Boom Mancini.” Although most of the fresh instrumental flourishes click, 13 minutes of “Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner” is simply exhausting. Recording Industry Association of America. ^ "American album certifications – Neil Young – Unplugged".^ "British album certifications – Neil Young – Unplugged".^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 2005".Australian Recording Industry Association. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1996 Albums" (PDF).^ "Neil Young Chart History ( Billboard 200)".^ "Charts.nz – Neil Young – Unplugged".^ " – Neil Young – Unplugged" (in German).^ " – Neil Young – Unplugged" (in Dutch).^ "Austriancharts.at – Neil Young – Unplugged" (in German).^ Jimmy McDonough, 2003, Shakey: Neil Young's Biography, p.669+.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. * Sales figures based on certification alone. Nils Lofgren - guitar, autoharp, accordion, backing vocalsĬharts Chart performance for Unplugged Chart (1993).Neil Young - guitar, harmonica, piano, pump organ, lead vocals.In addition to the tracks found on this album, Neil Young performed the following songs live during the performance: " The Needle and the Damage Done" – 2:52." Stringman" (previously unreleased) – 4:01.The track "Stringman" was recorded for Young's notoriously unreleased studio album Chrome Dreams.
The released version was his second attempt at recording a set suitable for airing and release.
The recording of Unplugged was reportedly rife with tension, with Young displeased with the performances of many of his band members. The performance was also released on VHS. Recorded on February 7, 1993, the album is an installment of the MTV series, Unplugged. Unplugged is a live album by Canadian / American singer-songwriter Neil Young, released on June 15, 1993, on Reprise.
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