MTV Unplugged by 10,000 Maniacs

Pros: A Sad and Exquisitely Melodic Valentine to Fans of 10,000 Maniacs

Cons: Some Excellent Material was Left Off

Review: 10,000 Maniacs' Unplugged is so achingly plaintive, so beautifully sad, that you can almost hear the band struggling to not break up (which they sort of did after this release; the Maniacs have gone on, of course, without Natalie Merchant),...

Pros: Because the Night, etc...

Cons: Some really melodramatic songs that leave me wondering 'why?'

The Bottom Line: Buy this album if only for the band's version of Because the Night. You'll grow to love some of the other great tracks eventually.

Review: Since striking out on her own, Natalie Merchant’s career has slowly risen. But, we cannot forget where she began…with 10,000 Maniacs.

As the last album to feature Merchant’s vocals, MTV Unplugged proved to be a...

Pros: Probably some excellent live versions of some of your faves!

Cons: There is a "sameness" to the band's sound. You must like Merchant's voice a lot to take much more than this.

Review: I almost feel unqualified to comment on this CD, but that won't stop me. The 10,000 Maniacs MTV Unplugged CD is the only work I have by this band. (I will not count Natalie Merchant's "Tigerlily", which I do own but have no epinion on that is...

Pros: It's a stripped down and intimate greatest hits album.

Cons: It can become a little monotonous if you are not a Natalie Merchant fan.

The Bottom Line: Great overall hits cd...unplugged and focused.

Review: This is a solid greatest hits cd for anyone interested in the 10,000 Maniacs. This unplugged cd is a great stripped down version that really showcases the songwriting of these key hits for the band.

This disk is a bit more orchestral than...

Pros: Unique sound

Cons: Many songs not as good as others

Review: If you're unsure about buying this disc I'd say go for it. This is a great starting place if you're looking to get into 10,000 maniacs or if you like Natalie Merchant's solo work and are looking for more. This album ranges from being quiet and calming to...