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MTV Unplugged is a DVD, released in 2002 by the band Staind. The DVD's main feature is Staind's unplugged performance, recorded at MTV studios at Time Square, New York. The show was recorded just before the band's third album, Break the Cycle, was released. The show was unique as it showcased how many of Staind's heavier songs suit the acoustic format. Of special note is the song "Can't Believe", (one of the heaviest songs found on Break the Cycle) a song full of heavy guitar riffs and loud screaming has now been turned into a quiet, melodic song full of sorrow.

The unplugged show was so successful that Staind decided to use the acoustic format more often. While touring the 14 Shades of Grey album, Staind would often switch from an electric format to acoustic format. Aaron Lewis (Staind's vocalist and rhythm guitarist) also ventured on a small amount of solo shows, with only his acoustic guitar.

The unplugged performance has only been released on DVD and there have been no plans to release it on CD. "Can't Believe" is the only song that has been given a release from this performance. It can be found as one of the B-side tracks on the "Price to Play" EP.

The DVD also has some other features, such as:

• "Fade" video shoot - Behind the Scenes
• Unplugged Interview
• Staind Discography
• Song lyrics
• Weblinks
• Videos for "Mudshovel", "Fade", "Outside" and "Epiphany"

1. "Home"
2. "Me"
3. "Pressure"
4. "Excess Baggage"
5. "Suffer"
6. "Waste"
7. "Epiphany"
8. "It's Been Awhile"
9. "Can't Believe"
10. "Fade"
11. "Outside"