By Preet Bhogal
If you’re looking for the sequel to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, you ain’t gonna get it.
The release of MTV Unplugged 2.0 was relatively low-key, fitting for this double CD of all new acoustic material. The songs are about Hill’s own experiences, covering issues from the trappings of fame to spiritual awakening. Many of the songs are unfinished and rough and there is a lot of talking by Hill between the actual songs.
While it is quite tempting to skip over, the speeches provide a link between her music and her life. One can’t help but wish the presentation was a little smoother and polished, but at the same time the roughness conveys a certain honesty. Should this material be released on a studio album, it would definitely be worth the extra cash.