After Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart scored notable success with recordings From their MTV Unplugged appearances, it was inevitable that other groups around TheOnThe sudden popularityof acoustic recordings. However, this move is not quite as calculated as it may seem FOR Golden Earring: by TheTime theyRecorded this album, they had been doing acoustic-only performancesFORA few years. As A result, TheThe first takeSound commonTo manyofThe Unplugged albums. Instead, The group's SoundsA varietyof numbers that coverThe last three decadesof theirRecorded output. The group wisely includes A number ofA strong acoustic orientation inThe original versions:TheTwo best examples are "Jangalene,"A rave up that hasThe crowd clapping along, and "Mad LOVE 's Comin',"A taut acoustic blues tune whose expansive length allows Hay and KooymansTo work in plentyof flamenco-inspired guitar shadingsToThe song. The group also puts some of their warhorses through TheTo surprising effect: "Vanilla Queen" becomesA surprisingly lovely acoustic ballad when strippedof its prog rock theatrics and "RadarLOVE " loose noneof itsEnergy or forward thrust when recast in an unplugged style. Some of TheA good dealof itsEnergy when strippedof electric guitars), butThe Complete Naked Truth remains an entertaining release andA great showcase FOR Golden Earring's formidable chops. Collector's note: The Complete Naked Truth differs FromThe default versionof this album by throwing an extra disc with another half hour's worthof songs. None of The choices seem revelatory, but Golden Earring fans will definitely appreciate their presence. (Donald A Guarisco/allmusic.com)
George Kooymans - lead guitar, vocals
Barry Hay - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Flute
Rinus Gerritsen - acoustic bass, string bass, mouth harp
CESAR Zuiderwijk - drums, percussion