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'''''(Acoustic Sessions)''''' is a duo of [[extended play|EP]]s by [[Brent Smith]] and [[Zach Myers]] of American [[ |
'''''(Acoustic Sessions)''''' is a duo of [[extended play|EP]]s by [[Brent Smith]] and [[Zach Myers]] of American [[hard rock]] band [[Shinedown]], released exclusively to [[iTunes]] on January 28 and March 18, 2014. |
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(Acoustic Sessions) is a duo of EPs by Brent Smith and Zach Myers of American hard rock band Shinedown, released exclusively to iTunes on January 28 and March 18, 2014.
Production
Frontman Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers asked fans to request songs on their Facebook page, to be narrowed down to their top ten cover choices. Smith says of the album, "This is for the fans. They picked the songs and we recorded them. It’s as simple as that. And I must say that our audience has great taste."[1] The ten songs voted highest by the fans were planned to be released over ten days[2], along with YouTube videos of the recordings. However, some of the artists being covered (Adele, Phil Collins, Pearl Jam, and Bon Jovi) disagreed with the idea of releasing the videos.[3] The extended play was reduced to six songs. The following recording videos were released on YouTube between January 22 and January 28[4]:
- London Calling (The Clash), January 22, 2014
- Sitting on the Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding), January 23, 2014
- Black (Pearl Jam), January 24, 2014
- Nothing Else Matters (Metallica), January 25, 2014
- Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd), January 26, 2014
- Runaway Train (Soul Asylum), January 27, 2014
- She Talks to Angels (Black Crowes), January 28, 2014
Smith insisted on eventually releasing all of the videos and songs, saying, "It's not about money for us. We didn't write these songs. We did this for the audience and for the fans, and we know it's something they're gonna dig."[3] The album (Acoustic Sessions) - EP was released on iTunes under the name "Smith & Myers" on January 28, 2014.[1]
The following videos were released on YouTube in March 2014 [4]:
- Someone Like You (Adele), March 11, 2014
- In the Air Tonight (Phil Collins), March 11, 2014
- Wanted Dead or Alive (Bon Jovi), March 18, 2014
On March 18th, 2014, (Acoustic Sessions, Pt. 2) - EP was released on iTunes with the previously omitted tracks.[5]
Track listing
(Acoustic Sessions) - EP
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "London Calling" (The Clash) | 2:49 |
| 2. | "Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay" (Otis Redding) | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Nothing Else Matters" (Metallica) | 4:56 |
| 4. | "She Talks To Angels" (Black Crowes) | 5:04 |
| 5. | "Blue On Black" (Kenny Wayne Shepard) | 5:44 |
| 6. | "Runaway Train " (Soul Asylum) | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 25:22 | |
(Acoustic Sessions, Pt. 2) - EP
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Someone Like You" (Adele) | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Wanted Dead or Alive" (Bon Jovi) | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Black" (Pearl Jam) | 4:34 |
| 4. | "In the Air Tonight" (Phil Collins) | 4:51 |
Personnel
- Brent Smith - Lead vocals
- Zach Myers - guitar
- Darren Doane - director (video companion)[6]
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==References==
- ^ a b "Shinedown's Brent Smith + Zach Myers Unleashing Acoustic Covers EP Read More: Shinedown's Smith + Myers Unleashing Acoustic Covers EP". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Shinedown's Brent Smith Talks Carnival of Madness, Next Album + Rise of Rock 'N' Roll". Loudwire.com. 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
- ^ a b Graff, Gary (21 January 2014). "The duo recorded acoustic versions of classic songs for an EP due out Jan. 28; Watch the premiere of The Clash's "London Calling"". Billboard.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Smith & Myers EP Acoustic Covers - YouTube". Retrieved 30 April 2014. Cite error: The named reference "YouTube" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "iTunes - Acoustic Sessions, Pt. 2 - EP - Shinedown". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Shinedown's Brent Smith + Zach Myers Unleashing Acoustic Covers EP Read More: Shinedown's Smith + Myers Unleashing Acoustic Covers EP". Retrieved 30 April 2014.