Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun acoustic performances with some mature lyrics.
Parents Need to Know
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MTV Unplugged
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What's the Story?
MTV UNPLUGGED (2017) features live acoustic performances by popular singers and bands around the United States. The franchise reboot features artists like Shawn Mendes and Bleachers performing popular songs and new music. Musicians like Carly Rae Jepsen and Lorde make special appearances, too. The featured artists' music videos are sometimes aired at the end of the show.
Is It Any Good?
This entertaining reboot offers a chance to watch musicians perform live in smaller, iconic venues with more intimate settings. The simplicity of each show allows for the appreciation of the music and lyrics without a lot of additional hype.
As in prior seasons of the series, the performances act as promotional devices, especially when they're timed to coincide with a single or album release. But at the heart of it, MTV Unplugged offers a chance to witness the commitment each artist has to the purity of his or her music.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how music sounds when it is played live versus prerecorded. Why does it sound different? Do you like these differences?
What does the title MTV Unplugged mean? Are there differences between earlier versions of the series and this one?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 8, 2017
- Network : MTV
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : April 16, 2021
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