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One of the best all around unplugged albums. If you don’t have it, you should
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How could such a loud, heavy band hope to make their songs just as powerful using acoustic instruments? Well, on April 10, 1996 in Majestic Theater at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Alice in Chains proved themselves to be so much more than just a grunge band. Though singer Layne Staley was gaunt and weak from problems with heroine, he still had enough power in his voice to perform their hits with oomph. Also, guitarist Jerry Cantrell was sick with food poisoning from buying at a street vendor, but you'd never know it. On this album, they do all of their hits and most work very well in an acoustic format. Everything is appropriately toned down and provide a good balance throughout. "Over Now" sounds especially good, as the original wasn't very heavy to begin with. Great harmonies on this one, too. "Down in a Hole" must have had special meaning to Staley that night because of his previously mentioned condition, as the song is about the pains of drug abuse. He wore great big sunglasses and gloves to try and hide how frail he'd become and it's impressive that he could do so well that night. Everyone did great and and it's too bad more bands don't try a setting like this. It showed a lot of maturity on their part and gained them respect. I wish I could have been there that night, but this excellent CD will have to do.Read full review
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