I don't think there is a real acoustic rock era, but acoustic rock has always existed as a shadow form of rock music. There are the obvious references like Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel, but I like the one-offs like "Patience" and "Every Rose has its Thorn". Zeppelin has "Over the Hills and Far Away" which turns electric, and Kansas had "Dust in the Wind". I'll give Guns n Roses credit for inspiring "MTV Unplugged" and Tesla's "Five Man Acoustic Jam" album. A few years later Alice In Chains and Nirvana put their chill acoustic albums out. Are these songs and albums any good or are they just rockers trying to prove their musicianship? Personally I like them because they put focus on the vocals and song instead of speed and volume.
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Over the hills and far away was actually a little later. Zeppelin's acoustic phase is more Zep 3 which some accused they of getting on the band wagon set by crosby, stills, and nash. Zep 3 is still a fantastic album with songs like this.
And then you also have America following right after that.
Also, it is weird, considering Nuno's amazing solos, but their most famous song by far is More Than Words. Similarly with Paul Gilbert and Mr Big.
And then you also have America following right after that.
Also, it is weird, considering Nuno's amazing solos, but their most famous song by far is More Than Words. Similarly with Paul Gilbert and Mr Big.
How about Heart covering an excellent Zep acoustic song?
I don't really look at anything as an "acoustic era". I just think that sometimes an artist decides to use an acoustic for the song.
Zep has many fantastic acoustic songs. Hell, Zoso has two fantastic acoustic only songs.
I love acoustic versions of songs, and especially love when artists change them up a bit. One of my favorite albums from anything Chris Cornell has done is this bootleg of him in Sweden:
Zep has many fantastic acoustic songs. Hell, Zoso has two fantastic acoustic only songs.
I love acoustic versions of songs, and especially love when artists change them up a bit. One of my favorite albums from anything Chris Cornell has done is this bootleg of him in Sweden:
I'd love to hear a produced version of a Chris Cornell song. There's a lot of good live ones, but I'm making a playlist with more produced acoustic songs. "Doesn't Remind Me of Anything" is almost there, but it's an electric guitar. Acoustic rock should be all acoustic guitars. Same with "Only God Knows Why" by Kid Rock. Acoustic in spirit, but electric in reality.
Greatness.
The acoustic Hotel California from Hell Froze Over. You just can't link to it without Don Hendley and Irving Azoff sending 2000 lawyers to see you.
The production value of sxm's Chris Cornell set is really good and available on YouTube if that's where your playlists are.
Halestorm has some great acoustic stuff on YouTube.
G.I.Bro said:
Never seen this version. Thats killer
Loved this album. Thought these guys were going to be much bigger. Classic acoustic rock sound.
One last share for those Tool fans that haven't seen this acoustic cover.
StinkyPinky said:
Loved this album. Thought these guys were going to be much bigger. Classic acoustic rock sound.
Lead singer got hooked on meth. Ended up living on the street. One of the A&E "Intervention" episodes focused on him
e cartman said:StinkyPinky said:
Loved this album. Thought these guys were going to be much bigger. Classic acoustic rock sound.
Lead singer got hooked on meth. Ended up living on the street. One of the A&E "Intervention" episodes focused on him
That's a shame. Figured it had to be something of the sort. Just fell off the map.
StinkyPinky said:
I worked at Best Buy in high school in the home theater department. This was one of a handful of tracks on the 20 minute demo loop. Just hearing, "this song is called..." I flashed back 20 years. If I never hear that version again it'll be too soon.
Extreme- More Than Words is greatness.
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First band I thought of that actually fit the topic (in my mind). Not rock bands doing acoustic, rock bands that are acoustic.StinkyPinky said:e cartman said:StinkyPinky said:
Loved this album. Thought these guys were going to be much bigger. Classic acoustic rock sound.
Lead singer got hooked on meth. Ended up living on the street. One of the A&E "Intervention" episodes focused on him
That's a shame. Figured it had to be something of the sort. Just fell off the map.
I believe the lead singer was ~on the spectrum~ on some level. I remember an interview in their early days and Asperger was referenced. He was a very talented songwriter and musician.
Tesla's 5 man acoustic jam was a paradigm shift for me at the time. To this day it is one of my top 5 deserted island albums.
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Great thread, I love me some acoustic rock songs.
This is one of my favorite modern rock songs acoustic:
I'm a huge Tesla fan so I'm glad to see the love for their jam.
This is one of my favorite modern rock songs acoustic:
I'm a huge Tesla fan so I'm glad to see the love for their jam.
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Garrelli 5000 said:First band I thought of that actually fit the topic (in my mind). Not rock bands doing acoustic, rock bands that are acoustic.StinkyPinky said:e cartman said:StinkyPinky said:
Loved this album. Thought these guys were going to be much bigger. Classic acoustic rock sound.
Lead singer got hooked on meth. Ended up living on the street. One of the A&E "Intervention" episodes focused on him
That's a shame. Figured it had to be something of the sort. Just fell off the map.
I believe the lead singer was ~on the spectrum~ on some level. I remember an interview in their early days and Asperger was referenced. He was a very talented songwriter and musician.
Tesla's 5 man acoustic jam was a paradigm shift for me at the time. To this day it is one of my top 5 deserted island albums.
Yea, was going to mention Tesla as well but figured I'd had my turn
Previously mentioned, but to me America is one of the quintessential acoustic bands. Their ~5 year run as a trio was pretty great.
If we're listing America, has to be Sister Golden Hair:
The '80s band a ha recorded a haunting acoustic version of "Take On Me." Such a radical departure from the original.
Original pre-breakup Don't Speak
tk for tu juan said:
Original pre-breakup Don't Speak
Crazy how a song can sound exactly the same, but be so different.
I've always loved this acoustic version of "What a Fool Believes" with Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.
ETA ... the comments on that Youtube video are amazing. People just in awe of the vocal talent, the arrangement, the setting, etc.
"Outside from the Redwoods" was an incredible concert album but it really flew under the radar. Also makes me feel old to realize it was released more than 30 years ago.
ETA ... the comments on that Youtube video are amazing. People just in awe of the vocal talent, the arrangement, the setting, etc.
"Outside from the Redwoods" was an incredible concert album but it really flew under the radar. Also makes me feel old to realize it was released more than 30 years ago.
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