I'm currently re-reading sturdy's book and it's mentionned they've done a gig in 99 with acoustic stripped down version of this is hardcore and the fear. Does a recording exist ?
Those gigs were kind-of acoustic - or at least Jarvis was playing an acoustic guitar throughout! The whole setup was a bit more basic - just the 5 of them onstage, mini drum kit for Nick, one keyboard for Candida etc.
It would be a bit of a stretch to call these songs 'acoustic versions' but they are a bit more intimate: TiH is probably the least different but doesn't have all the loud guitars, pianos, orchestra sounds etc. There is a recording of Edinburgh which has been shared by Freek on here.
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