Panda Unplugged Debuts Jan. 18 on Tr3s.com

By Michael Lopez

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Mexican emo group Panda released its debut record, Arroz Con Leche. Although they have swapped a couple of lead guitarists along the way, the band never lost touch with its alt-rock roots, releasing platinum hit after platinum hit. The guys gave fans another sweet treat when it dropped its long-awaited Unplugged album in November.

Tr3s.com will debut Panda's MTV Unplugged concert online Jan. 18, featuring acoustic versions of the group's most popular songs with the help of a few surprise guests.

The performance will include such classic tracks as "Narcisista por Excelencia" and "Sólo a Terceros," along with a few new gems, including "Sistema Sanguíneo Fallido," featuring guest vocals from Belanova’s Denisse Guerrero.

To give each song a few extra layers, José, Ricardo, Jorge and Arturo added nine other musicians to back them up. And MTV producers made sure to include plenty of eye candy, including chandeliers and baroque stage accents. The concert was recorded in Mexico City in November.

Panda Unplugged debuts Jan. 18 on Tr3s.com.

What do you think of Panda's Unplugged album? Comment below or @MTV3.