{"product_id":"alice-in-chains-mtv-unplugged-2lp-black-vinyl","title":"Alice In Chains - MTV Unplugged (Black Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice In Chains - MTV Unplugged\u003c\/strong\u003e returns to vinyl as a double-LP edition of one of the most powerful and intimate performances of the 1990s. Recorded in 1996 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City, the set strips the band’s music back to acoustic guitars, understated percussion and exposed vocal harmonies. The result reveals the depth of Alice In Chains’ songwriting while preserving the tension, weight and emotional unease at the heart of their sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe performance opens with “Nutshell”, immediately establishing a hushed atmosphere that feels both fragile and commanding. “Brother” and “No Excuses” highlight the connection between Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell, whose intertwined voices remain central to the band’s identity. Songs such as “Sludge Factory”, “Down in a Hole” and “Angry Chair” are transformed without losing their darkness, demonstrating how naturally the material withstands a radically reduced arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rooster” becomes even more stark in this setting, while “Got Me Wrong” and “Heaven Beside You” bring melodic contrast to the programme. The band’s performance of “Would?” retains the original’s brooding momentum despite the acoustic instrumentation. The final stretch moves through “Frogs” and “Over Now” before closing with “The Killer Is Me”, a song written for the session and a fitting conclusion to the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes \u003cem\u003eMTV Unplugged\u003c\/em\u003e enduring is the absence of spectacle. Every pause, harmony and rough edge remains audible, placing the focus on the songs and the musicians’ interaction. The performance captures Alice In Chains at a moment when their catalogue had already reshaped heavy rock, yet it also shows how closely their writing was connected to folk, blues and classic acoustic music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2LP edition brings the complete performance back into the Sony catalogue. It is an essential release for fans of grunge, alternative rock and emotionally direct live recordings, and a compelling entry point for listeners discovering the band beyond their heavier studio work. This is a pre-order for release on 25 September 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sony Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58378654974326,"sku":"19802848671","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6450\/6005\/files\/aicmtv.jpg?v=1785586680","url":"https:\/\/www.stickyblacktarmac.com\/products\/alice-in-chains-mtv-unplugged-2lp-black-vinyl","provider":"Sticky Black Tarmac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}