MPLS Unplugged - 2LP

2LP copy of MPLS Unplugged pressed in Black Packaged in a 12" wide-spine jacket and paired with a printed insert MPLS Unplugged die-cut magnet MPLS Unplugged digital album Available for download upon release date Included free with any physical music purchase Instant digital downloads of the following singles: Misery - MPLS Unplugged What Will Become of Me - MPLS Unplugged Pre-order Disclaimer: This item is part of a pre-order collection and has an estimated arrival date of August 28, 2026 (exclusions apply). MPLS Unplugged celebrates the 30th anniversary of the band’s legendary MTV Unplugged performance in 1993, recorded live nearly 30 years later to the day at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on April 20, 2023. For the first time in decades, the band is captured stripped back and unplugged—echoing the spirit of their original MTV Unplugged session in 1993—while remaining deeply layered, expansive in feel, and emotionally resonant. Frontman Dave Pirner, widely regarded as one of the great songwriters of his generation, is joined by guitarist Ryan Smith, bassist Jeremy Tapparo and drummer Michael Bland. Also returning is Ivan Neville on keys, alongside STRINGenius string quartet and the Robert Robinson gospel singers, honoring the lineup of the original 1993 session while modernizing the acoustic arrangements. Neville’s connection to the band dates back to that original Unplugged session, where, as Pirner recalls, “he was the obvious choice… pretty magical—it just felt right.” The set also digs deep into the band's catalog and celebrates Soul Asylum's electric and enduring live show, featuring two songs, "Farmer John" and "What Will Become of Me," that have been played live over the years but never recorded or officially released. Their inclusion here gives fans a rare, fully realized take on songs that have only lived onstage, and an authentic glimpse into the singular energy of a Soul Asylum concert. More than four decades in, Soul Asylum continues to evolve while staying rooted in the emotional directness that first defined them, touring globally, playing over 100 shows a year and continuing to reach both longtime fans and new listeners. Track Listing SIDE A The Storm Is Passing Over - MPLS Unplugged Somebody To Shove - MPLS Unplugged Crazy Mixed Up World - MPLS Unplugged String of Pearls - MPLS Unplugged Without A Trace - MPLS Unplugged SIDE B Freak Accident - MPLS Unplugged Lately - MPLS Unplugged Misery - MPLS Unplugged Never Really Been - MPLS Unplugged Runaway Train - MPLS Unplugged SIDE C What Will Become of Me - MPLS Unplugged Stand Up and Be Strong - MPLS Unplugged Homesick - MPLS Unplugged Black Gold - MPLS Unplugged If I Told You - MPLS Unplugged SIDE D The Sun Maid - MPLS Unplugged New World - MPLS Unplugged Farmer John - MPLS Unplugged Eyes Of A Child - MPLS Unplugged Made To Be Broken - MPLS Unplugged Product images are for illustration purposes only. May not be an exact representation of the final product.