2014-04-12
Unplug showcases Cloud Cult's material amassed from their nine album discography in a raw and intimate setting and with a fully acoustic sound. The album consists of 17 cuts recorded over three evenings last year (December 6-8) at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. The arrangements feature a heavy emphasis on a deep, warm string section paired with gang vocals/harmonies. Many of the songs serve as an avenue for frontman Craig Minowa to perform stripped down versions of his songs, supported by the depth of his band - with 7 other voices and 11 other instruments, he has all the help he needs.
BENJI HUGHES
A Love Extreme
FAREWELL MILWAUKEE
Can't Please You, Can't Please Me
...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD
The Century of Self
VARIOUS
Cedar Rock Basement Program
Chris Robinson & the New Earth Mud
This Magnificent Distance
SUSTO
& I'm Fine Today
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