Stripped to the Core: 20 Acoustic & MTV Unplugged Classics of the ’90s

Описание: This week, I’m joined by guest curator Jason Whissell, host of both It’s Not That Bad and There Can Only Be One, for a stripped-down episode celebrating the best acoustic performances of the 1990s. We’re unplugging the pedals, turning the amps off, and revisiting the songs that proved great rock music didn’t need distortion to hit hard.

Together, we dig into iconic acoustic renditions and unforgettable live performances made famous by MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, and other intimate ’90s-era sessions. From raw reinventions of alternative rock staples to emotional performances that revealed an entirely new side of familiar songs, we break down what made these unplugged versions so powerful — and why they’ve endured decades later.

Whether you grew up glued to MTV, discovered these acoustic classics later, or just love hearing songs stripped to their core, this episode is a deep dive into the performances that defined ’90s acoustic rock and changed how artists approached live music.

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00:00 - Introducing the '90s Acoustic/Unplugged Mixtape
02:33 - Setting the Ground Rules for Song Selection
05:07 - Explaining the Mixtape Format and Show Notes
08:56 - Patreon Mixtaper Song Suggestions
10:03 - Side A: Opening with Alice in Chains' 'Nutshell'
11:46 - Following with Tesla's 'Signs'
16:13 - Adding Firehouse's 'Don't Treat Me Bad'
20:09 - Including Oasis's 'Round Our Way'
24:05 - Featuring Silverchair's 'Anna's Song'
26:13 - Highlighting Soul Asylum's 'Somebody to Shove'
29:02 - Playing Nirvana's 'Something in the Way'
32:12 - Continuing with Pearl Jam's 'Black'
34:22 - Adding Roxette's 'Dangerous'
36:39 - Closing Side A with Metallica's 'Tuesday's Gone'
41:13 - Side B: Opening with Kiss's 'Coming Home'
44:00 - Following with 10,000 Maniacs' 'Because the Night'
46:41 - Adding Counting Crows' 'Rain King'
51:01 - Including Chris de Burgh's 'Snows of New York'
54:00 - Featuring Eric Clapton's 'Layla'
56:53 - Highlighting Peter Gabriel's 'In Your Eyes'
59:52 - Playing Stone Temple Pilots' 'Plush'
01:03:49 - Adding Alanis Morissette's 'Head Over Feet'
01:06:29 - Continuing with Heart's 'Alone'
01:09:32 - Closing Side B with Tori Amos's 'Precious Things'
01:12:23 - Wrapping Up and Sharing Show Details