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Alice In Chains — When The Sun Rose Again
Album: Black Gives Way To Blue
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Released: 2009
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Run, run 'til you drop
Hide, everyone knows

We all trade in never-befores
Selling out for the score

Pray, squeal when you're caught
Cry, it's not my fault

Time to trade in never-befores
Selling out for the score

It seems you prophesized, all of this would end
Were you burned away when the sun rose again

Hate, long wearing thin
Negative, all you've been

Time to trade in never-befores
Selling out for the score

It seems you prophesized, all of this would end
Were you burned away when the sun rose again
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GREAT TUNE!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:

I'll rip the scab off of this old post and say that I must agree.

There were two bands from the 90's with brand new original sounds that got my immediate attention from the first time I heard them.

AIC is one, Garbage is the other.  PJ took some time to get into as did some others.  But these two outfits stood out amongst all the others for me.  Before these two, the last band that got my immediate attention with a brand new sound was Dire Straits.  I actually remember the exact place I was the first time I heard Sultans of Swing.


Love me some Alice, but hello? Soundgarden, anyone? Hello? Chris Cornell had an 18-wheeler of genius to these other bands box trucks. 
Posted 1 year ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Key changes and unusual harmonies make this rise above "typical" and make me stop what I am doing to listen.
Posted 2 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
This is THE most talented and important band of the 90s grunge movement.........period.{#Yes}
 
I'll rip the scab off of this old post and say that I must agree.

There were two bands from the 90's with brand new original sounds that got my immediate attention from the first time I heard them.

AIC is one, Garbage is the other.  PJ took some time to get into as did some others.  But these two outfits stood out amongst all the others for me.  Before these two, the last band that got my immediate attention with a brand new sound was Dire Straits.  I actually remember the exact place I was the first time I heard Sultans of Swing.
Posted 2 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
What's not to like about this  song? People are indeed strange.
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Excellent!! I never heard this tune before. Thank You RP!  
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I saw Alice in Chains perform at Lalapalooza in 1993. I hadn't heard 
Alice in Chains before, but they sure left an impression. The lead singer started the show in a full suit which was quite a contrast to the music. By the end of the show he stripped off all his upper clothing. With his bald head, his naked upper body, and the energy he was singing with, he was covered in sweat and anger. It was great music and the crowd seemed composed of people wearing black leather jackets. They knew all the words and sang along. Went to that show with a girl from Ohio named Stephanie who loved Primus even more than me.  Good times, and oh, to be young again!
Posted 3 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
 spacemanspiff wrote:

Love this band!!! Staley’s vocal ambiance adds such an incredible atmosphere to the songs and blends well with Cantrell’s guitar work. So many, I think, dismissed this band as just a bunch of hard rock and hard party kids. Soooooo much more here if you take the time to listen.


This is William DuVall. Layne Staley died in 2002.
Posted 3 years ago by SchrodingersCat    [ Reply ]
has a bit of Bob Mould's sound - was never around much of their music but I like the sound of this tune
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 timatmit wrote:

Which one's Alice?



Ha, ha
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:


                           Staley and Shannon Hoon of 'Blind Melon'.
                       Each born in 1967. Hoon dead at 28, Staley at 34.
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Not good!
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 spacemanspiff wrote:

Love this band!!! Staley’s vocal ambiance adds such an incredible atmosphere to the songs and blends well with Cantrell’s guitar work. So many, I think, dismissed this band as just a bunch of hard rock and hard party kids. Soooooo much more here if you take the time to listen.



Love them enough to know Lane Staley didn't sing this song, because he was dead? 
Posted 3 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Which one's Alice?
Posted 3 years ago by timatmit    [ Reply ]
I really grew to appreciate Alice in Chains threw the years.
Some of their stuff is really good. Thanks RP for the variety...
Posted 4 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
Great, great tune! 

Thank you Bill and Rebecca... only ever have been listening this on RP.
Posted 4 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
Love this band!!! Staley’s vocal ambiance adds such an incredible atmosphere to the songs and blends well with Cantrell’s guitar work. So many, I think, dismissed this band as just a bunch of hard rock and hard party kids. Soooooo much more here if you take the time to listen.
Posted 5 years ago by spacemanspiff    [ Reply ]
Staley and Cantrell were just terrific.
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
AiC released new albums after Staley died?!?  What kind of a crappy fan am I? (rhetorical - A: just crappy)  I sure didn't expect to discover this news on RP, but I am very pleased.  This song reminds me of my favorite AiC release, the seldom played SAP album.  I understand that this flavor isn't in everyone's palette, but I'm loving the depth of emotion and vibe.
Posted 6 years ago by skeeter    [ Reply ]


     
Layne Staley (on the left).
And Shannon Hoon of 'Blind Melon'.
Each born in 1967. 
Staley died at 34, Hoon at 28.
.






Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
RIP, Layne.  Fifteen years ago today.
Posted 7 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
I can't even raise the energy to give a proverbial. 
Posted 8 years ago by CaptainConnector    [ Reply ]
 
I am drinking from a cup, I do better when I look at sixes and sevens.
          She's always been short and sweet to me.
       But this time she says If you drop my lingering heart
           Soon you.ll be looking for a place to run.

           This is when cellphones are handy
           And the rest will be laying scattered.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
AiC has my favorite "Unplugged" album.  This cut sounds like it could be from that.
Posted 9 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Turning it UP! Great song from a great album. Love me some AIC 
Posted 9 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
Superb, thanks RP.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Power!!!! AiC rules!
Posted 10 years ago by SuperM    [ Reply ]
 coyote620 wrote:
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Have a listen before judging man. This album rocks. But is a bit too heavy fo RP That's all.
Posted 10 years ago by bendame    [ Reply ]
RP never ceases to amaze - good on ya, cheers!
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
very nice! the diversity is much appreciated.
Posted 11 years ago by daniel_rusk    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:

Isn't most of life about pain, social withdrawal and drug addiction?  Perhaps it's just me.  I love Alice in Chains generally but not massively keen on this particular track but Rooster has always been a favourite.

 
I'd say that pain, social withdrawal and drug addiction are some reactions to the hard knocks that life imparts to us all but I think there's far more to our existence than non-proactive responses to adversity.  

Never did understand the appeal of hard drugs. I think of the heavy users I've known and how damaged they are--no thanks.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

That's very restrained and polite of you, cosmiclint. I appreciate that in light of my rant. 

Actually, after reading your post about "Rooster", I watched the video and read some commentary about the song. Now that it makes some sense to me, I actually enjoy it...to an extent.

I never understood the thrill of Alice in Chains. Maybe if I watched a few more videos or read through some lyrics. It just seemed to me that a lot of their stuff was about pain, social withdrawal and drug addiction. I guy I knew from the Baltimore area said that the drug angle made them big around the city, which has a serious heroin problem.  

 
Isn't most of life about pain, social withdrawal and drug addiction?  Perhaps it's just me.  I love Alice in Chains generally but not massively keen on this particular track but Rooster has always been a favourite.
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 cosmiclint wrote:

Jerry Cantrell wrote that song about his father, who served in Vietman. His nickname was Rooster, hence the title. Jerry has said of the song:It was the start of the healing process between my Dad and I from all that damage that Vietnam caused. This was all my perception of his experiences out there.I don't agree with your opinion that the song is "godawful." I think it is very effective in dealing with the subject matter, but you're entitled to your opinion.




 
That's very restrained and polite of you, cosmiclint. I appreciate that in light of my rant. 

Actually, after reading your post about "Rooster", I watched the video and read some commentary about the song. Now that it makes some sense to me, I actually enjoy it...to an extent.

I never understood the thrill of Alice in Chains. Maybe if I watched a few more videos or read through some lyrics. It just seemed to me that a lot of their stuff was about pain, social withdrawal and drug addiction. A guy I knew from the Baltimore area said that the drug angle made them big around the city, which has a serious heroin problem.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]

I think AIC crosses too far into the "Metal" category for RP.  I have listened to many stations similar to RP and AIC is never included in the playlist.  One reason for this is that this type of music does not fit well into the playlist.  They have no problem with Pearl Jam of course, which is fairly light most of the time. Forget about Soundgarden.  Nirvana is too difficult to ignore - they reluctantly play Nirvana.  I also think that AIC or Soundgarden are LOUD bands that don't really sound as great over the Internet or on headphones as they could in, say, the car.  I agree with this sentiment somewhat in that "Heavy Metal" is pretty much conservative, fascist crap music nearly always every bit as bad as "Rap" (nothing on earth is really as bad as "Rap" though).  But AIC has some really good stuff.  I am glad Bill added I Stay Away to the playlist - I just wish he would play it sometimes.


Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Most of AIC was Jerry Cantrell anyways. I saw them perform after LS died, and he was a loss, but not detrimental to the band.
Posted 11 years ago by Jared    [ Reply ]
Over analysing. Bill just picked two similar album covers to segue here.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 bronorb wrote:


I disagree. If they can bring something new to the table, why not continue on. Yeah, the singer sounds a lot like the original singer, but that's the kind of music they play. Of course they are going to find a singer that they like and who can sing some of the old songs.

BTW, Led Zeppelin and The Who both reunited at different times with others sitting in for the deceased members. The Stones had a great run in the seventies after Brian Jones died. Life goes on.
 
I'm sure there was a factor involved to "matching" vocals to Layne when the auditions occurred.  A lot more goes into jiving with a band than just meeting the needs of everyone else.  What impresses me about current members, not only is how well they have preserved the AIC signature, but the fact that they've found something that works.  This situation ain't new.  It's a firm mixture of personalities and musical destiny... and when it works, it's beautiful. William DuVall is excellent.
Posted 12 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
 bronorb wrote:


I disagree. If they can bring something new to the table, why not continue on. Yeah, the singer sounds a lot like the original singer, but that's the kind of music they play. Of course they are going to find a singer that they like and who can sing some of the old songs.

 
They also sound a lot alike because he's still harmonizing with Jerry Cantrell as Layne did.

AIC has been very respectful to Layne's memory. When Jerry first brought William DuVall in to join them, they communicated with their fans and listened to their feedback. The fans were very supportive so then they decided to go on tour (which was awesome! I saw two of their shows) and only after that and getting the fans' acceptance, did they go into the studio and make a new album. I don't think that would have happened if the fans felt they were doing the wrong thing.
Posted 12 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
And the crowd goes mild. (Such a dreary song.)
Posted 12 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
 avatar71 wrote:
It is one thing for a band to find a replacement that sounds exactly like a singer who quits a band, and quite another when the singer dies and they find someone who sounds exactly the same. The original Alice in Chains records, especially Dirt and Jar of Flies, are unique, intense, albeit dark albums. But this song is just disturbing. The man is dead, as is the original bassist. Is a band just a matter of who owns the rights to the name, with every other member replaceable? I liked it better when bands, well, disbanded when members died (see Led Zeppelin). Of course the Who continuing with Kenny Jones was an abomination..
 

I disagree. If they can bring something new to the table, why not continue on. Yeah, the singer sounds a lot like the original singer, but that's the kind of music they play. Of course they are going to find a singer that they like and who can sing some of the old songs.

BTW, Led Zeppelin and The Who both reunited at different times with others sitting in for the deceased members. The Stones had a great run in the seventies after Brian Jones died. Life goes on.
Posted 12 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
A shadow of their former persona.
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
It is one thing for a band to find a replacement that sounds exactly like a singer who quits a band, and quite another when the singer dies and they find someone who sounds exactly the same. The original Alice in Chains records, especially Dirt and Jar of Flies, are unique, intense, albeit dark albums. But this song is just disturbing. The man is dead, as is the original bassist. Is a band just a matter of who owns the rights to the name, with every other member replaceable? I liked it better when bands, well, disbanded when members died (see Led Zeppelin). Of course the Who continuing with Kenny Jones was an abomination..
Posted 12 years ago by avatar71    [ Reply ]
Love it.

Jerry Cantrell - so awesome.
Posted 12 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Willing to believe that there's something I'm missing, but this gets my second "1" for now.
 
Posted 12 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
Doesn't sound much like the AIC I know, other than the vocals. Which is weird, actually, as it puts you in a difficult position. Is he trying to imitate Layne? If he is, is it out of good will or not? It's very common to shun the successors of established band members, should I do that? 

Putting all those thoughts aside, I think I can say I liked this one. It's a nice, mellow tune. However, if I wanted to listen to an AIC song, I'd still prefer the signature AIC songs; dark, heavy and somewhat disturbing.
Posted 12 years ago by kojiroh    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


Yes, it is that simple.
 
I do get that...but with most songs, I don't hear the voice as much as the music.  Part of the reason the lyrics often mean less to me than the sound behind them.  To each his own...but you are definitely in a rough position, since PJ seems to have lasting powers..a-la U2.  :)

Posted 12 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Different strokes for different folks.  I wasn't a fan of either Pearl Jam or Alice in Chains, but my tastes have changed in the last few years - now I'm selectively loving some of their music.  This song caught me by surprise today - the difficult harmonies, the subdued guitars, the absolute nuance of this piece - I bumped it from 7 to 8.

And Pearl Jam - the only thing I halfway liked from them was "Jeremy."  Now, I listen and smile to a lot more of their music, and I love Eddie Vedder's "Ukelele Songs."  So - in defense of sirdroseph, I must say that we're not all the same, and our likes and dislikes may not make sense to anyone but we ourselves.  So be it.

And then there's Stingray...........{#Rolleyes}
 
Hear! Hear!  Well said...all of it! 

Maybe PJ will put out a instrumental album and he and lemmoth will both be indulged!

Posted 12 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:

And by the way Eddie loved Layne - see his tribute song, Mike was in a band with him and they loved PJ.

srjoseph or whatever is just an extremist against any song or any band that ever got any serious mainstream hype - just check out his ratings and that will be confirmed.

In fact as Layla comes on I already know I can easily find a hateful comment from this guy by clicking on the song - and voila - there it is.

He is so predictable.
 

Hey lemmoth, Eddie Vedder sucks!{#Lol} I won't bother you again with replies, just messin with you. If you disliked some of my bands and said they sucked I would think to myself, huh guess he don't like them and then not give it a second thought. Music is subjective, I am allowed to love and hate whomever I please as you are. Just relax and enjoy what you like, mute what you do not. Use the song comments to express exactly how you feel about each song that you feel like commenting on, don't comment on the rest. Your fascination with what I like or dislike is not good for you or appealing to the rest that read your personal attacks on my comments. It's all good broham, relax.{#Cool}


Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 sbegf wrote:

I don't understand how you can despise PJ so much but yet love AIC.  Must be Vedder's voice?  I just love the whole 90's grunge sound...from them all.  Best good rock to be produced since the 60's and 70's!

 

Yes, it is that simple.
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:

In your opinion maybe, but there were others in mine that were equally as good.  Melvins, Screaming Trees, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden and oh this band called Nirvana.  Don't get me wrong AIC belongs up there but to say they were the most talented and most important just isn't true in my book.
 

Absolutely, it depends on who you like. What I thought was especially unique about AIC was there incorporations of Bluegrass "high-low" melodies. Good Stuff!
Posted 12 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Different strokes for different folks.  I wasn't a fan of either Pearl Jam or Alice in Chains, but my tastes have changed in the last few years - now I'm selectively loving some of their music.  This song caught me by surprise today - the difficult harmonies, the subdued guitars, the absolute nuance of this piece - I bumped it from 7 to 8.

And Pearl Jam - the only thing I halfway liked from them was "Jeremy."  Now, I listen and smile to a lot more of their music, and I love Eddie Vedder's "Ukelele Songs."  So - in defense of sirdroseph, I must say that we're not all the same, and our likes and dislikes may not make sense to anyone but we ourselves.  So be it.

And then there's Stingray...........{#Rolleyes}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
This is THE most talented and important band of the 90s grunge movement.........period.{#Yes}
 
In your opinion maybe, but there were others in mine that were equally as good.  Melvins, Screaming Trees, Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone, Soundgarden and oh this band called Nirvana.  Don't get me wrong AIC belongs up there but to say they were the most talented and most important just isn't true in my book.
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 sbegf wrote:

I don't understand how you can despise PJ so much but yet love AIC.  Must be Vedder's voice?  I just love the whole 90's grunge sound...from them all.  Best good rock to be produced since the 60's and 70's!

 
And by the way Eddie loved Layne - see his tribute song, Mike was in a band with him and they loved PJ.

srjoseph or whatever is just an extremist against any song or any band that ever got any serious mainstream hype - just check out his ratings and that will be confirmed.

In fact as Layla comes on I already know I can easily find a hateful comment from this guy by clicking on the song - and voila - there it is.

He is so predictable.


Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
This is THE most talented and important band of the 90s grunge movement.........period.{#Yes}
 
bullshit
 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:


What night? Who's night?

Your night is not my night, Baby!
 
Since RP is in CA, I am sure she meant PCT..which would make sense, unlike a lot of your song comments.

Posted 13 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
This is THE most talented and important band of the 90s grunge movement.........period.{#Yes}
 
I don't understand how you can despise PJ so much but yet love AIC.  Must be Vedder's voice?  I just love the whole 90's grunge sound...from them all.  Best good rock to be produced since the 60's and 70's!

Posted 13 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
This is THE most talented and important band of the 90s grunge movement.........period.{#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
This is interesting in that the hook is a progression of four or seven minor chords at the end of each verse.  Not your typical ZZ Top / Stones / U2 approach.  Makes it pretty dismal-sounding, though, doesn't it?
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]

I used to play this song to death — still love it — don't know why!  I guess I picture long, lonely highway trips home in the middle of the night where you're dragging along at 55 mph because you don't want to get yet another ticket.


Posted 13 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
 Bosami wrote:
 rdo wrote:

Can this song even hold a candle to "I Stay Away" (which is not played here)?  It's questions like these that can drive someone insane.


 
Hold on to your sanity:  
I Stay Away - truly a 10. And Bill plays it.

Artist:Alice In Chains < more >
Song:I Stay Away
Album:Jar of Flies < album info >
Released:1994
Last Played:Mar 10, 2011 - 05:58

 

Yes, I saw it too.  I think it was the first time that RP reacted to something I wrote, or maybe it was coincidence, it was played for the first time on RP after I wrote that.  I listen to this station at least 8 hours a day for 3+ years and I have yet to hear it.
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Lovin this!
Posted 13 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
So good. Thanks, Bill.
Posted 13 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Can this song even hold a candle to "I Stay Away" (which is not played here)?  It's questions like these that can drive someone insane.


 
Hold on to your sanity:  
I Stay Away - truly a 10. And Bill plays it.

Artist:Alice In Chains < more >
Song:I Stay Away
Album:Jar of Flies < album info >
Released:1994
Last Played:Mar 10, 2011 - 05:58



Posted 13 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
It's a nice enough tribute of sorts but realistically its just the Jerry Cantrell band. As a hardcore diehard AIC fan I may be a bit jaded but Layne Staleys' sound just can't be equalled. The songs are OK enough but original AIC stands alone. Even for the genre they stood at the top. Cantrell is both technically and tastefully superb,one of the best rock guitarists of our era.  BUT this is kinda like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa. Of the two best bands from that time(AIC and Sublime) both lost their voices and some things you just can't (and shouldn't) try to replace.


Posted 13 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
I can't see how any Alice in Chains fan wouldn't like this song / album.  It is every bit as good as the stuff from back in the day...
Posted 13 years ago by LuvsMusic    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Can this song even hold a candle to "I Stay Away" (which is not played here)?  It's questions like these that can drive someone insane.

 
I'd like to hear that. Maybe not hold a candle to it, but hey at least it's AIC on RP. 
Posted 13 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
 Sloggydog wrote:
Got to agree that Alice in Chains are a classic band and as such would way rather be listening to would, rooster, angry chair, no excuses, I stay away...and the list goes on.  This is a pale imitation of what they once were, 
 
WORD!

Posted 13 years ago by guielmo    [ Reply ]
Yeah, they had a really nice Bluegrass high - low thing going on, one of the saddest losses in rock and roll history if you ask me.{#Cry}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Loved the song the first several times I heard it, but it's seems to be replayed a little too frequently and I'm tiring of it.  Great harmonies; great songwriter, though.

Posted 13 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
Got to agree that Alice in Chains are a classic band and as such would way rather be listening to would, rooster, angry chair, no excuses, I stay away...and the list goes on.  This is a pale imitation of what they once were, 
Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Jerry Cantrell is an awesome songwriter.  This whole album is excellent and it honors Layne's memory I think.  Good for them to be able to move on.
Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Can this song even hold a candle to "I Stay Away" (which is not played here)?  It's questions like these that can drive someone insane.


 
I like this song a lot so I'm not sure that I agree with the comment. I "would" however like to hear some more from AIC here. They have a great catalog and imo are one of the more under-appreciated bands of the last 20 years.

Posted 14 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
close to "10"...
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

Can this song even hold a candle to "I Stay Away" (which is not played here)?  It's questions like these that can drive someone insane.


Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 drinkycrow wrote:
I ignored this band all through the 90s and now I'm wondering why. This is excellent...
 

While they're more known overall for their dark and heavy sound ("Would?", "Rooster", "Man in the Box"), some of the acoustic stuff they put out, especially the music on "Sap" and "Jar of Flies", is excellent. For those who haven't heard those releases, I highly recommend them.
Posted 14 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
I still swear that RP plays a better mix at night!
 

What night? Who's night?

Your night is not my night, Baby!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Who says Junkies can't play a good song?
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I still swear that RP plays a better mix at night!
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Every time Bill plays this, I dive for my phones and crank it up.
Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
Will never forgive AIC for "Rooster." What a godawful song.  
 
Jerry Cantrell wrote that song about his father, who served in Vietman. His nickname was Rooster, hence the title. Jerry has said of the song:
It was the start of the healing process between my Dad and I from all that damage that Vietnam caused. This was all my perception of his experiences out there.

I don't agree with your opinion that the song is "godawful." I think it is very effective in dealing with the subject matter, but you're entitled to your opinion.



Posted 14 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 mr wrote:
Wait, AIC 2009?! All (except Layne) former members?! This is a nice development... Nice song too, different but still a familiar feel.
 
Their new singer is amazing and I liked the way they approached it.  They did some recording with him but went on tour first to get their fans' response.  It was so overwhelmingly positive that they decided to make an album.  It was like they asked for their fans' approval to introduce a new lead singer.  I saw them on that tour and on their acoustic tour and was blown away. 

Posted 14 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
 drinkycrow wrote:
I ignored this band all through the 90s and now I'm wondering why. This is excellent...
  

 roulleau wrote:


Funny, I paid attention to them in the 90s and now I'm wondering why.
 

I've never paid attention to them and haven't wondered about it ever. They wouldn't be so bad if they didn't sing in monotone harmony on every. song. I've. heard. 

Will never forgive AIC for "Rooster." What a godawful song.  
Posted 14 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Wait, AIC 2009?! All (except Layne) former members?! This is a nice development... Nice song too, different but still a familiar feel.
Posted 14 years ago by mr    [ Reply ]
 drinkycrow wrote:
I ignored this band all through the 90s and now I'm wondering why. This is excellent...
 

Funny, I paid attention to them in the 90s and now I'm wondering why.
Posted 14 years ago by roulleau    [ Reply ]
 drinkycrow wrote:
I ignored this band all through the 90s and now I'm wondering why. This is excellent...
 
 "Most Excellent" to me. :-)


Posted 14 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
I ignored this band all through the 90s and now I'm wondering why. This is excellent...
Posted 14 years ago by drinkycrow    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
This is a total surprise. I usually am not an AIC fan, but I like this song - very understated for them. And the vocals are amazing - to do harmonies like these is incredibly difficult and takes either a lot of natural talent or some serious concentration and perhaps the cupped hand over the ear to hear what the individual voice is producing. They make it sound so effortless. If it is, in fact, effortless for them, my hat's off to them. They have some good mojo going for them.

This is good. This is really good.{#Cheesygrin}
 
I never thought they'd find someone who can harmonize with Jerry the way Layne did, but William does a great job. This entire album is fantastic. It won't disappoint long time AIC fans, and should win over some new ones. If you prefer their more mellow stuff, listen to "Jar of Flies" or the EP "Sap."


Posted 14 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
 3enny_3lanco wrote:
Good song, it makes you feel as though the rest of the world is in a bubble of glass and that you're rubbing up against it like a bad windshield wiper.
 

You know, that's exactly what I was thinking.
Posted 14 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
 3enny_3lanco wrote:
Good song, it makes you feel as though the rest of the world is in a bubble of glass and that you're rubbing up against it like a bad windshield wiper.

 
Whaaa?? Still I agree, this song is great!! 8.

Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
This album was a total shock to me that was THIS GOOD! My hat will always be off to Layne, but this album picks up where they left off.
Posted 14 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
This is a total surprise. I usually am not an AIC fan, but I like this song - very understated for them. And the vocals are amazing - to do harmonies like these is incredibly difficult and takes either a lot of natural talent or some serious concentration and perhaps the cupped hand over the ear to hear what the individual voice is producing. They make it sound so effortless. If it is, in fact, effortless for them, my hat's off to them. They have some good mojo going for them.

This is good. This is really good.{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
sounds like an AIC cover band who's trying out their own 'original' material... with that said, i guess it's OK
 
Without Layne Staley, I think that's pretty much what they are.  Still, I do like it.

Edit: Not to take away Jerry Cantrell's side of things in any way.  His contribution is significant.  I just think that Layne really was critical to their success.  Oh well, I really need to listen more before I shoot my keyboard off any more.

Posted 14 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
One is flat and one is sharp.  On average, they're great.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
sounds like an AIC cover band who's trying out their own 'original' material... with that said, i guess it's OK
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]

These cats are good.


Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 coy wrote:
wow
i thought it was nirvana
the downer chords start up and leave me relieved
whatever that means
 
These guys were so much better than Nirvana, IMHO - the best Seattle Grunge band out of the big ones: AIC, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, and later Pearl Jam.  This album does a decent job recapturing Lane Staley's magic, but I do wish they'd let sleeping dogs lie and move on to another project, ala Nirvana's Dave Grohl w/Foo Fighters.


Posted 14 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
OUT OF REHAB...?
NO! NO! NO!
NEVER!

DRUGGED - BUT GOOD!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Almost sounds like something Moby Grape would have done... {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
wow
i thought it was nirvana
the downer chords start up and leave me relieved
whatever that means
Posted 14 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Good song, it makes you feel as though the rest of the world is in a bubble of glass and that you're rubbing up against it like a bad windshield wiper.

Posted 14 years ago by 3enny_3lanco    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
I really think that people fail to hear Jerry Cantrell's vocal contribution to much of Alice In Chains music.  It's one of the reasons that they've been able to maintain the vocal sound of the band so well even thought Layne is no longer of this mortal coil.  I will say that DuVall can duplicate Layne's style and timbre very closely though too.

 
Excellent point. IMHO, Jerry Cantrell is Alice in Chains. Think of the best works from AiC, and Jerry is the fountainhead of it all. Jar of Flies, self-titled, any other great AiC song, and Jerry was it. Got to see Jerry and crew in concert, and it was all AiC without any Layne drama.

Posted 14 years ago by Jared    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
I like it..no stress... 6
Posted 14 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
I like this a lot - I also thought it was some old yet unheard by me late 60's tune...{#Music}

Sounds like something a late 60's San Fran band would have done....

Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
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Posted 14 years ago by theforgiventeen    [ Reply ]
Wow!  Now I am really blown away — I was truly convinced this was some old unreleased track that was unearthed.  I would have sworn up & down that was Layne's vocals.  That is a spot on match they found.  Jerry should be recognized as a heavy contributor too.  Good for the band (and us) that they may continue on.  RIP Layne
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
intense... i love this.
Posted 14 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
Beautifully crafted song...powerful stuff.
Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
I really think that people fail to hear Jerry Cantrell's vocal contribution to much of Alice In Chains music.  It's one of the reasons that they've been able to maintain the vocal sound of the band so well even thought Layne is no longer of this mortal coil.  I will say that DuVall can duplicate Layne's style and timbre very closely though too.

Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
It's great to hear this here. I got to see these guys in Phoenix a few months back. Not only did they do a superb job covering the old stuff (William really does sound a lot like Layne) but they covered a lot of this new album. I love it. It sounds enough like old AIC, but with a slight new twist.
Posted 14 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
...very nice to hear something new from them, even with the change...
Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
 modernrelics wrote:
Wow, William DuVall sounds amazingly like the late Layne Staley! I thought this was an old Alice in Chains track I'd not heard before.
 
Psych!
Posted 14 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
 alanthecowboy wrote:
Instantly recognizable voice!  Haven't heard these guys in years.  Withholding rating for now...
 
They spent a long time trying to find a similar-sounding vocalist to the late Layne Staley. The new guy's name is William DuVall (from Comes with the Fall). Sounds good, no?
Posted 14 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]
Wow, William DuVall sounds amazingly like the late Layne Staley! I thought this was an old Alice in Chains track I'd not heard before.
Posted 14 years ago by modernrelics    [ Reply ]
my upload:)
Yeahhhhhhhh
Posted 14 years ago by bordello    [ Reply ]
Sweet!  An Alice & Chains song I am not familiar with!  too cool
Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Instantly recognizable voice!  Haven't heard these guys in years.  Withholding rating for now...
Posted 14 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
 isayhoomhom wrote:
Nice to hear this. Kind of surprising for RP.
 

Nothing surprises me anymore, that I hear on RP  {#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by amusicfan    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear this. Kind of surprising for RP.
Posted 14 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]