MTV Unplugged (Live in Melbourne)

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MTV Unplugged
(Live in Melbourne)
MTV Unplugged by Gang of Youths.png
Live album by
Gang of Youths
Released26 October 2018
Recorded25 July 2018
VenueCobblestone Pavilion, West Melbourne
Length60:38
Label
Gang of Youths chronology
Go Farther in Lightness
(2017) 		MTV Unplugged
(Live in Melbourne)
(2018) 		Total Serene
(2021)
Singles from MTV Unplugged (Live in Melbourne)
  1. "Still Unbeaten Life"
    Released: 14 September 2018[1]
  2. "Fear and Trembling"
    Released: 28 September 2018[2]

MTV Unplugged (Live in Melbourne) is the first live album by Australian alternative band Gang of Youths. Gang of Youths were the first band to record a MTV Unplugged live in Australia.[3] [4] The album includes 9 tracks from their album Go Farther in Lightness and one from their EP Let Me Be Clear.[5] Gang Of Youths bassist Max Dunn said the performance was a “pretty important moment” for the group. Dunn said “It's a cool chance to do something a little different and stretch ourselves and give the fans a little more experience of the songs. That's kind of the main thing. In terms of ‘MTV Unplugged’, it’s an important thing from back in the day and it's cool that it's happening and we get to be a part of it.”[6] The recording took place at Cobblestone Pavilion, West Melbourne on 25 July 2018 and was broadcast on MTV Australia on 19 August 2018.[6] The album was released on 26 October 2018.

Reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The AU Review3.5/5 stars[7]

Dylan Marshall from The AU Review said "The recording has been delivered in two distinct parts: the opening five tracks are your real party tunes... the closing five tracks [are] the intimate, eat-away-at-your-heart type of tracks. It is this distinct differentiation in the release that makes the listening a little bit of a let down. By no means is their Unplugged performance disappointing; it just doesn't live up to the highs that I know the band are capable of in not only a studio setting, but also a full live show experience." Marshall added "As someone who has followed the band since their earliest days, I know what they can produce in a live setting. This Unplugged recording just may not be the best indicator of what the band truly have to showcase."[7] Stack Magazine said "Some bands make a concise effort to replicate their recorded songs live on stage, but there is an inescapably raw and sometimes tribal feeling that... is translated into this engrossing recording of the MTV event."[8]

Track listing[]

All tracks are written by David Le'aupepe.

No.TitleLength
1."Let Me Down Easy"6:23
2."Fear and Trembling"7:15
3."Keep Me in the Open"5:27
4."The Deepest Sighs, the Frankest Shadows"7:30
5."The Heart Is a Muscle"6:23
6."Persevere"7:20
7."L'imaginaire"1:33
8."Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane"7:33
9."Go Farther in Lightness"2:33
10."Still Unbeaten Life"8:41
Total length:60:38

Personnel[]

Musicians[]

Gang of Youths

  • David Le'aupepe – writing, vocals (1–10)
  • Joji Malani – guitar, vocals (1–10)
  • Jung Kim – keyboards, piano, guitar (1–10)
  • Max Dunn – bass guitar, vocals (1–10)
  • Donnie Borzestowski – drums (1–10)

Charts[]

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] 5

See also[]

Release history[]

Country Date Format Label Catalogue
Australia 26 October 2018
Mosy Recordings, Sony Music Australia 19075896432

References[]

  1. ^ "Still Unbeaten Life - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  2. ^ "New Music Releases For 28 September 2018". Noise11. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  3. ^ "mtv unplugged melbourne: gang of youths". MTV Australia. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Gang Of Youths Detail 'MTV Unplugged Melbourne' Live Album". Music Feeds. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Gang Of Youths: MTV Unplugged – Live In Melbourne (LP)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Watch Gang Of Youths Perform With Strings On 'MTV Unplugged Melbourne'". MusicFeeds. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Marshall, Dylan (26 October 2018). "Album Review: Gang of Youths – MTV Unplugged Live In Melbourne (2018 LP)". The AU Review. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  8. ^ "Gang of Youths, 'MTV Unplugged – Live in Melbourne' review". Stack Magazine. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  9. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  10. ^ "Gang Of Youths: MTV Unplugged – Live In Melbourne (Deluxe Edition)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  11. ^ "MTV Unplugged by Gang of Youths on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
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