MTV Unplugged (10,000 Maniacs album)
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| Released | October 26, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | April 21, 1993 | |||
| Venue | Sony Music, New York City | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, folk rock, soft rock | |||
| Length | 60:03 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Paul Fox | |||
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MTV Unplugged is a 1993 live album and video by American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, recorded for the MTV Unplugged series. The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and spawned the hit single "Because the Night", a cover of the song written by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen. Between the recording and release of the album, vocalist Natalie Merchant left the band to pursue a solo career.