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Lauryn Hill has loudly (and justifiably) been declared a brilliant artist already in her young career, and MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 will do nothing to dissuade anyone. This double-CD acoustic set contains snippets from her debut album, but most of it is new material that Hill performs with raw, shockingly honest intensity. Coming on the heels of a well-publicized period of depression and unhappiness for the ex-Fugees singer, Hill's reenergized outlook is plainly evident in this stripped-down performance--it's basically just Hill and her unplugged guitar--as well as the highly spiritual nature of the material. Cutting across musical styles from bossa nova ("Just Like Water") to Marley-esque rebel songs ("Oh Jerusalem," "The Conquering Lion," "Freedom Time"), the singer's voice is throaty and rough throughout, giving the performance an earthy, heartfelt pull. It's a deeply personal performance, filled with blistering social commentary and the evils of self-delusion while detailing her ongoing attempt to escape from the public persona her fame has created. In destroying her old artistry, she discovers a new creative force, yielding a mesmerizing and enchanting classic.
Condition:NEW. Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTINGS
DISC 1
1. Intro (Album Version) 2:30
2. Mr. Intentional (Album Version) 6:58
3. Adam Lives In Theory (Album Version) 7:26
4. Interlude 1 (Album Version) 1:56
5. Oh Jerusalem (Album Version) 8:54
6. Interlude 2 (Album Version) 1:21
7. War In The Mind (Album Version) 4:59
8. Interlude 3 (Album Version) 3:18
9. I Find It Hard To Say (Rebel) (Album Version) 6:50
10. Water (Album Version) 6:09
11. Interlude 4 (Album Version) 1:40
12. Just Want You Around (Album Version) 4:36
13. I Gotta Find Peace Of Mind (Album Version) 9:19
DISC 2
1. Interlude 5 (Album Version) 12:14
2. Mystery Of Iniquity (Album Version) 5:10
3. Interlude 6 (Album Version) 1:42
4. I Get Out (Album Version) 5:17
5. Interlude 7 (Album Version) 0:20
6. I Remember (Album Version) 3:46
7. So Much Things To Say (Album Version) 5:59
8. The Conquering Lion (Album Version) 3:19
9. Outro (Album Version) 2:56
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