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album by Nirvana
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MTV Unplugged in New York is a live album by the American rock band Nirvana, released in 1994. Recorded in November 1993, it features a stripped-down acoustic performance that showcased a different side of the band, known for their loud, distorted grunge sound. The album includes covers of songs by artists like David Bowie and Lead Belly, alongside Nirvana's own hits such as "About a Girl" and "All Apologies." This performance is often seen as a poignant moment in the band's history, particularly given the subsequent death of frontman Kurt Cobain in April 1994. The album was a critical and commercial success, further cementing Nirvana's legacy.12

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