album · May 22, 2009
MTV Unplugged in New York
Sportfreunde Stiller GbR & Vertigo/CapitolSee this day
indie rockrock
This 2009 live album captures Sportfreunde Stiller performing a career-spanning set in stripped-down arrangements for MTV Unplugged. The band navigates their hits and fan favorites with a unique blend of intimacy and their characteristic energy.
- The album was recorded in front of an audience of friends and fans at the Circus Krone Bau in Munich on June 9, 2009. It features guest appearances from musicians such as Günter Nerlich, Philipp Steinke, and additional string players. The release debuted at number 2 on the German album charts.
- The setlist includes popular songs like "’54, ’74, ’90, 2006", "Heimat Meer", and "Applaus, Applaus", alongside newer material and covers. The acoustic arrangements highlight the songwriting and lyrical depth of the band.
- "MTV Unplugged in New York" was released by Vertigo/Capitol and achieved platinum status in Germany. The concert was later broadcast on MTV Germany and released on DVD and Blu-ray.
Sportfreunde Stiller are a German indie rock band from Munich, formed in 1996. They are best known for their blend of catchy melodies and humorous, often socially critical lyrics. This "MTV Unplugged" performance in 2009 found the band at a commercial peak, following the success of their 2006 album "You Yeah Yeah".
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