Disco de Staind: “MTV Unplugged [Video/DVD]”

This is absolutely the best Unplugged performance I have ever seen. I am a relatively new Staind fan (having only ever bought their most recent CD), but I was so struck by their lyrics and music that when I saw the Unplugged DVD on the shelf, I decided to take the leap. Boy am I glad I did !! The visuals are striking, the sound is incredible, and the performance itself, especially by the lead singer, is something that I can easily watch over and over (I think I watched it 5 times the first week I had it !). Staind was already on its way to rivalling Pearl Jam as my favorite band, and this DVD has brought them even closer. The extras that are included, such as the videos and optional on-screen lyrics, are a nice touch, but the live, acoustic performance of the band was well worth the price alone. This one goes on my top shelf !!

I have been a fan of Staind ever since I first saw them in concert with Korn a few years ago in Fort Wayne on the Sick and Twisted Tour. I saw them again in Indy a few days after Break the Cycle dropped in stores, showing me once again how wonderful of a band Staind is live. This DVD captures every aspect of a live show Staind's puts on. The emotion and feeling that Staind puts into their work shows in this DVD.

Nothing has been left out of this DVD, making it one of the "Must Haves" for any true hard rock fan. Whether it be acoustic or hard rock you're into, this is one worth getting. You'll appreciate the rich color and true sound of this live acoustic set of Staind's.

I feel ripped off and am so angry right now. I can not believe the idiotic censorship on this DVD. The word "$hit" is blanked out of the performance of Mudshovel basically ruining it. And to show how idiotic and senseless this censorship is you can see the word spelled out for all the world to see on the subtitles!!! It gives you that same feeling as when you are watching a good R rated movie on TV and its all hacked up with blanked out dialog. There is no disclosure that the video has been hacked in the description by Amazon. Avoid buying MTV products unless you are an 11 year old's mother.

This DVD brings a whole new essence to the catharsis that is Staind's music. Aaron and the boys in Staind show that they can pull off some of there of their heaviest tunes in great acoustic fashion. I was a bit weary of buying this as some the Unplugged sessions i have seen sucked. However, this set truly stands out in a crowd. The raw emotion that comes through the songs is enhanced when done acoustically, and presents even more of a cathartic feeling. Aaron pours his heart and soul into every note and word of his performance. As stated by other reviewers, and on the DVD itself, this set is the full 51-minute set with two songs that were not included when the show aired on MTV ("Pressure" and "Suffer"). This album is worthy to any Staind fans' library and serves as an excellent addition to great Unplugged session such as the ones done by Nirvana and Alice In Chains. Truly worth every dollar you have to spend.

I agree with the dude from WA. Nate, you're an idiot. Anyway, now that I've got that out of my system I'd like to say that I think Staind is truly one of the best present day bands. Alice in Chains was of course the grand-daddy of them all, but Staind does an excellent job in their Unplugged performance. When taking songs, and transfering them from electric/hard rock style, to a more subdued and more intricate manner as presented with an acoustic guitar, you face many challenges. Challenges that Staind overcame. This, along with the Alice In Chains Unplugged performance is truly magnificent. Yes, I know everyone is mentioning Alice In Chains in their reviews, but they have good reason. We would not have the music we have today if Alice In Chains had not existed. Statistics show that over 80% of todays rock was greatly influenced by Alice In Chains. Let's face it, Alice In Chains was in the past, and sure, they influenced Staind, but Staind has its own style too. They were once an up and coming band, but have now turned into real rock stars. This Unplugged DVD shows the excellence of such a wonderful band. This DVD allows you to experience Staind's best songs all on an acoustic guitar, live, with raw emotion and sensativety. Despite the senseless rantings of the idiots of this world, including Nate, I would say this DVD is a must buy. You have to truly feel the music in your soul to be able to recieve a full understanding of this great band and this DVD simply does the job.