It has something to do with acoustic performances for "MTV Unplugged". Many greats have already preceded Alice In Chains, including the grunge band Nirvana, also from Seattle. This performance for Alice In Chains' "MTV Unplugged," which was recorded at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in New York on April 10 this year, is quite comparable to Nirvana's. It exudes the same intimate atmosphere as the
… concert that Nirvana also gave in New York on November 18, 1993. Just like with Nirvana, the songs sound a lot more acoustically accessible than in their original form. "MTV Unplugged" was the band's first live performance in three years. Band members Layne Staley (vocals), Jerry Cantrell (guitar), Mike Inez (bass), Sean Kinney (drums) and guest guitarist Scotty Olsson were in great shape during this performance. In addition to acoustic versions of songs from their most recent album "Alice In Chains", they also performed older material. Including "Nutshell", "Brother", "Down in a hole", "Rooster", "Heaven beside you", "Sludge factory", "Got me wrong" and "Would".more
