People talk like Cantrell was the one who pumped heroin and cocaine into Layne. I'm very sorry for his loss, I love the band since the very beginning of the 90's, but Layne was a grown man and made his choices, so did Kurt. And people seem to forget that all the remaining band members waited for years for Layne to be free of his drug addiction, with no new records, no live shows, all of their carreers on hold. This is what they do for a living, this is what puts bread on their tables.
@tmota77 I agree with your points but there is some flaw in your facts. Truth is Layne wrote more then half of their songs and was a poet on paper had a strong voice as well could sing live like no other could. When a band misses lyrics as well as voice style from such a pivitol member it changes the band entirely. In regards to their new music it is still very good and should be supported but in saying that Layne wasn't AIC is bull he was the "Alice" In Chains.
@BacktothatgooleMusic there's more to a band than the singer. AIC has been one of my favorite bands for the last 2 decades. I'm not saying your wrong in your points but there's more than just the vocal aspect to music. It's a shame that more people don't recognize that.
They had enough "bread on their tables" from "Dirt" alone. To me this album really impresses me. Im amazed they could keep their same style and add a new element. ( although they did have 14 years to do it). This record is dynamite and hate to say it, does compete with the old AIC. However, Layne was the heart and soul of AIC. Layne lived the damn lyrics, who cares who wrote them. That's a singer.
Sure Layne was very talented, maybe more than Duvall ever will be. But the truth is he was already too fucked up to be productive. Even if he was alive, I'd rather have new AIC records with a new guy that does the job, than having the original band waiting for Layne to fix himself and releasing nothing but silence, like it happened for so many years. Layne ruled, but he was not AIC. In fact, Cantrell always did most of the songwriting and even lyrics. Check the song credits on previous records.
The issue with Duvall is he hasn't yet got the time and a substantial number of albums with his name on to be recognized by old AIC fans as a band member in his own right. He hasn't yet got the time to prove his talent and people just can't avoid comparing. But why compare? Layne is dead, it's not like there's a choice!! Unless you'd rather see the end of AIC... In time, maybe most of Duvall critics will eventually give him some credit, like it happened with Faith No More, AC/DC, Iron Maiden...
Sure I miss Layne and he was one of the great singers of our time, but William really does do a great job filling his shoes. I have seen AIC live twice and both times Will was fantastic, the magic is still there within the music
You guys who say the new AIC sucks are a bunch of idiots. Of course this guy isn't Layne, NO ONE IS LAYNE! Be happy that AIC found this guy, he has his own style and when he performs old songs he sings them very well. I don't think there's a better substitute. Besides, this album is KILLER, why do you keep criticising it? Have you heard music nowadays, now there's something worth criticising. If you don't like new AIC go listen to something else! You could do a lot worse than the new AIC.
For those of you dissing Duvall, he's a good singer. Layne is better, we all know. Stop whining. On a side note, Alice is not Alice without Layne. That DOES NOT mean you can't enjoy this music. It's great music. I love this new band just as much as I love Alice in Chains. But this is Jerry Cantrell and his backing band. I have no problem with that whatsoever.
@TheEselvirus Eerie isn't it? Everytime I say the same thing someone has to berate me. Yes we know he's gone. But damn even Jerry admits that he is still haunted by Layne in "Black Gives Way To Blue".
Due to the whole 'compression era' we are in, where they push for ultra-maximum volume on CD's (riding 0dB full scale as hard as possible), I have shied away from buying newer releases, but ultimately it's about the music itself, and this one was good enough for me to own, which means a lot. The cymbals are the most affected by the compression (a smeary sibilant sound that lacks clarity), but the music makes up for it, mostly. Thumbs up, especially this song - hope they match or top it next time
@arande3 That's true about the compression era, thanks to the "loudness war". The good news is AIC released the album on vinyl. The quality is better on vinyl and you can hear sounds missed on the digital CD format.
@SoulmaticBrother87 Good to know. Unfortunately I do not have a proper set-up to play vinyl. The line of receiver I own used to have an amazing phono pre-amp, but they removed it a few models ago. Anyway, good to know.
@arande3 Yeah, some don't know the difference b/t the CD and vinyl. The master volume is lower and you can hear more of Cantrell's guitar and DuVall's voice. He layered his voice so much on "Private Hell" and "A Looking In View". On CD, the compression buries his voice way under Cantrell. I hope on AIC's next album the CD is mastered at a lower level. I prefer low over high levels. If you need it louder, just crank the music up. There's no need for the music to be so loud right out the gate.
@rainbolt1982 You're a racist piece of shit. Why do you have racial slurs to complain about music? If you don't like the music; then don't listen to it, and listen to music you do like. If you're going to complain to others with racial slurs, go complain to the rest of your damn redneck friends.
seems to me that this album, with lyrics like "selling out for the score" and "yes it hurts to know you're bought" makes fun of the crappiness of modern rock pretty well. lol, I remember QOTSA mocking modern rock almost 10 years ago with songs for the deaf. all that fratboy nickelback stuff shading into whiny emo stuff is all just so damned stale. good thing some 90's people with talent survived to keep producing real music.
"It seems you prophesized, all of this would end..." the words ring true for Layne. AIC is no longer built on the pain of addiction, but of the pain of loss. Making this album all the more amazing and remorseful.
@grungeguy83 Sounds to me it goes like this: for the verses Jerry takes the lead vocal spot and Will harmonizes with him on the top end until the 2nd half, where Jerry sings both lead and harmony parts. For the chorus Jerry sings both lead and harmony parts.
@SoulmaticBrother87 you are right...mike inez just told me yesterday. i love jerrys voice and i hope that he stays on lead on future albums but i am afraid the next one will be duvall....and i am not big on his voice in aic but i love comes with the fall and hes great for guitar and backing vocals with aic. if you want to hear will la, last of my kind is him only and to me it sounds like 80s stuff. no disrespect to him but thats just my opinoin...and he seems like a hell of a guy
@grungeguy83 Oh yeah, CWTF is a great band. It's no surprise Jerry had Will as his 1st choice to replace Layne. I think AIC's next album will be more 50/50 where Jerry or Will sings lead and the other sings harmony. I guess they only let Will sing lead on Last of my Kind so people wouldn't judge him too much until they get used to his voice. They didn't let Will get too loose with his singing but I'm sure on the new albums and EPs they'll let him have at it.
This song is amazing. Its such a great question for those of us who are the "little boy made a mistake" type people. We remember the prophecys we made. We look for any evidence that supports a no answer but in our hearts we know the truth.
THEY SHOULDVE WON THAT GRAMMY!!!! goddamn I almost cried when they didnt get it. I listen to all sorts of music, but in my opinion this is the best album of the decade!!!! very creative very personal. no overproduced filler bullshit that other bands have been throwing out (cough ozzy). some bands just try too hard to stay on top but alice in chains dont give a shit and dont compromise their style. dont get me wrong I know they worked their asses off on this.
tantos sentimiientos le mandas a la viola...a un simple y choto acorde le podes dar una oscuridad q hasta da miedo....o podes provocar tristezaa....o trankilidad misteriosa sos un kpo!!
Everyone has a right to an opinion, but your opinion does not mean shit without facts behind it. So for everyone who ever thought Alice should have changed their name, I am 100 % against you. Yes Layne came up with the name Alice In Chains but Jerry, Sean, Mike and Layne were like family and no matter how many songs they write for Layne hear on out there is no better tribute to Layne's legacy then going out there using the name he came up with. Long live Layne and long live Alice
@Totalmachine09 they're not fans of alice in chains.....they're fans of layne staley (RIP). let them complain...meanwhile...we are enjoying the music. but i know exactly how you feel.
@Totalmachine09 I don't hate these misguided AIC fans... I pity them. So lost in their own self pity and anger that they can't enjoy awesome music anymore.
this song is sublime - true music still exists and here is the proof. I'm too young to have ever seen AIC play live with Layne but I can tell that the integrity of the music is as strong as ever.
all guys who ditch William DuVall should just shut it and be happy. Of Course he's not Layne, no one is Layne! Everyone was sad when he died but you know, you gotta move on. You people who criticize DuVall should be happy that AIC found him. He is great. He manages to sound like Layne and still have his own style. Of course he doesn't have Layne's power and energy, but it's pretty fuckin close. There is no better replacement. If you guys don't like him, then go listen to somethin else.
awesome song they really have a one of a kind sound and yes it sucks that layne signed off but the remaining members have bounced back despite the big loss. RIP layne you are missed and best of luck to the group.... they still have worthwhile music to put out... it's not played or commercialized.
A beautiful song, a remembrance of the old days and feels like "my" Alice again. Layne maybe gone, but the soul still remains! Please keep it alive Jerry.. it runs through you my friend...
@myarmor After what Jerry did to Layne? Lest we forget Jerry is the one who ,,,,the reason Layne is gone. And to get a soundalike singer? Good song though..
to me it sounds like jerry is singin about layne is this song selling out for the score comon dude is still deeply hurt from the loss of his friend i think we all r rip layne miss the shit out of u man alice in chains in a band that has stood the test of time in my book
Amazing CD this is the Chains man! love this album so much meaning behind every song on here there are a few sad ones but the overall album is steller and i was actually surprised when the album was this good. Rock on AIC! there gonna be in Van B.C soon cant wait!
This is my favorite album of the decade so far. I agree with you about the overall feel of the album. It seems to have a healing or redemtive quality to it.
One of my favorites off 'Black Gives Way to Blue'. In my opinion the raw power and soul that they poured into this album is equivalent to that of their old work. The majority of modern rock pales in comparison to this.
My friend played this song for me this morning, she thought I would like it. I never thought Alice In Chains would play an acoustic song (and in odd times!). I love it.
Some of AiCs best stuff is acoustic e.g Dont Follow, Nutshell, Got me Wrong etc, but alot of their electrics sound class when played acoustically - check out MTV Unplugged album - probably some of the best AiC work Ive heard.
seems you prophesied, all of this would end. fucking end all. This song makes me sad, but my one and only tatt is of AIC, this album is very good, but man, this bridge makes me sad.
lol, that's all fine but theres no way I didn't at least pick the objectively better half of the album. anyway, it is great to see more songs from Cantrell. Every year he didn't release new music was seriously painful. I hope he releases an album every year now that he's back.
may the shittiness of macho fratboy modern rock be burned away as AIC risesn again.
I love the atmosphere of this song.
slimshady0297 1 week ago
This is the second best song on the album.
flotyu 2 weeks ago
alice in chains
MrStephenman83 3 weeks ago
Black Gives Way To Blue is acceptable. There is still Cantrell. He brings some Lane into the the vocals. I want more.
jiberias 1 month ago
THIS is music. Rock on Jerry!
InsaneRks12 4 months ago
Black gives blue is a great album
dillon123met 4 months ago
In my opinion, Black Gives Way To Blue is their best album. They give me goosebumps. <3
NissouRinehart 4 months ago
@NissouRinehart I can't believe here's an Alice In Chains fan that rathers
Black Gives Way To Blue over Dirt.... I know that I'd rather Dirt.
But yeah, it is a great album!
I should buy it sometime.
Great song! would kill to hear Layne (RIP) singing it...
dorcap7 4 months ago 3
P.S.: @crossfiremechanix - I agree with that it's a good record, but never dis Ozzy!
I know Ozzy had better albums, but Scream is ain't that bad!
dorcap7 4 months ago
amazing solo by cantrell
blindmelonsoup 4 months ago
I loved this from the moment I first overheard my older brother listening to it on the headphones. Aha.
666PicklesNickels 5 months ago
the title reminds me of pink floyds "when the tigers broke free"
onceIpoopedmyself 5 months ago
I can't stop listening to this song... it's so perfectly profound and sung!
marcsousabrasil 5 months ago
@marcsousabrasil Yea, its fucking great. Fuck the haters!
pgilchrist1978 5 months ago
This song has grown on me alot..I believe it's related to Layne and kind of a response to Mad Season River of Deceit in a way..
AICMasta 5 months ago
my favourite song on the album, which is absolutely fantastic - every song is perfect
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oh and by the way... I love this song. And this album has some seriously good material. RIP Layne Staley. RIP Mike Starr. Long live Alice in Chains.
tmota77 6 months ago
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tmota77 6 months ago
People talk like Cantrell was the one who pumped heroin and cocaine into Layne. I'm very sorry for his loss, I love the band since the very beginning of the 90's, but Layne was a grown man and made his choices, so did Kurt. And people seem to forget that all the remaining band members waited for years for Layne to be free of his drug addiction, with no new records, no live shows, all of their carreers on hold. This is what they do for a living, this is what puts bread on their tables.
tmota77 6 months ago 2
@tmota77 I agree with your points but there is some flaw in your facts. Truth is Layne wrote more then half of their songs and was a poet on paper had a strong voice as well could sing live like no other could. When a band misses lyrics as well as voice style from such a pivitol member it changes the band entirely. In regards to their new music it is still very good and should be supported but in saying that Layne wasn't AIC is bull he was the "Alice" In Chains.
BacktothatgooleMusic 5 months ago
@BacktothatgooleMusic there's more to a band than the singer. AIC has been one of my favorite bands for the last 2 decades. I'm not saying your wrong in your points but there's more than just the vocal aspect to music. It's a shame that more people don't recognize that.
JoeyFNFingers 4 months ago
@tmota77
They had enough "bread on their tables" from "Dirt" alone. To me this album really impresses me. Im amazed they could keep their same style and add a new element. ( although they did have 14 years to do it). This record is dynamite and hate to say it, does compete with the old AIC. However, Layne was the heart and soul of AIC. Layne lived the damn lyrics, who cares who wrote them. That's a singer.
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tmota77 6 months ago
Sure Layne was very talented, maybe more than Duvall ever will be. But the truth is he was already too fucked up to be productive. Even if he was alive, I'd rather have new AIC records with a new guy that does the job, than having the original band waiting for Layne to fix himself and releasing nothing but silence, like it happened for so many years. Layne ruled, but he was not AIC. In fact, Cantrell always did most of the songwriting and even lyrics. Check the song credits on previous records.
tmota77 6 months ago
The issue with Duvall is he hasn't yet got the time and a substantial number of albums with his name on to be recognized by old AIC fans as a band member in his own right. He hasn't yet got the time to prove his talent and people just can't avoid comparing. But why compare? Layne is dead, it's not like there's a choice!! Unless you'd rather see the end of AIC... In time, maybe most of Duvall critics will eventually give him some credit, like it happened with Faith No More, AC/DC, Iron Maiden...
tmota77 6 months ago
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tmota77 6 months ago
3 dislikes??? who dislikes this?
randallyo 6 months ago
@randallyo old Alice fans
MartyFriedmanRulez66 6 months ago
This album has staying power
Sure I miss Layne and he was one of the great singers of our time, but William really does do a great job filling his shoes. I have seen AIC live twice and both times Will was fantastic, the magic is still there within the music
HotelYorba101 6 months ago
Great song
PaulWalla90 7 months ago
shit this song is brilliant.. thank jerry for making us part of your talent
ciosky93 7 months ago
You guys who say the new AIC sucks are a bunch of idiots. Of course this guy isn't Layne, NO ONE IS LAYNE! Be happy that AIC found this guy, he has his own style and when he performs old songs he sings them very well. I don't think there's a better substitute. Besides, this album is KILLER, why do you keep criticising it? Have you heard music nowadays, now there's something worth criticising. If you don't like new AIC go listen to something else! You could do a lot worse than the new AIC.
SLASHdaROCKER 7 months ago
Hey guys, take a listen to the voice-over I made for this song >youtube.com/watch?v=jTDYh86YFeo
Einheerjar 8 months ago
Are you guys talking about Ryan Dunn again? Faggots.
gyronachoman 8 months ago
For those of you dissing Duvall, he's a good singer. Layne is better, we all know. Stop whining. On a side note, Alice is not Alice without Layne. That DOES NOT mean you can't enjoy this music. It's great music. I love this new band just as much as I love Alice in Chains. But this is Jerry Cantrell and his backing band. I have no problem with that whatsoever.
1201zj 8 months ago
Apparently there are two really stupid people in this world...guess at who they are LOL
MrBJSkittles 8 months ago
It sounds like Layne was singing with them (Jerry and Will), pure alice in chains, Staley we miss you so much
//// the sun never rose again for 2 persons
TheEselvirus 9 months ago
@TheEselvirus Eerie isn't it? Everytime I say the same thing someone has to berate me. Yes we know he's gone. But damn even Jerry admits that he is still haunted by Layne in "Black Gives Way To Blue".
DarthMorbius1977 8 months ago
This is so beautiful ;)
omegalen 9 months ago
i love this band but im sorry something is missing
1killerbilly 9 months ago
Due to the whole 'compression era' we are in, where they push for ultra-maximum volume on CD's (riding 0dB full scale as hard as possible), I have shied away from buying newer releases, but ultimately it's about the music itself, and this one was good enough for me to own, which means a lot. The cymbals are the most affected by the compression (a smeary sibilant sound that lacks clarity), but the music makes up for it, mostly. Thumbs up, especially this song - hope they match or top it next time
arande3 9 months ago
@arande3 That's true about the compression era, thanks to the "loudness war". The good news is AIC released the album on vinyl. The quality is better on vinyl and you can hear sounds missed on the digital CD format.
SoulmaticBrother87 9 months ago
@SoulmaticBrother87 Good to know. Unfortunately I do not have a proper set-up to play vinyl. The line of receiver I own used to have an amazing phono pre-amp, but they removed it a few models ago. Anyway, good to know.
arande3 9 months ago
@arande3 Yeah, some don't know the difference b/t the CD and vinyl. The master volume is lower and you can hear more of Cantrell's guitar and DuVall's voice. He layered his voice so much on "Private Hell" and "A Looking In View". On CD, the compression buries his voice way under Cantrell. I hope on AIC's next album the CD is mastered at a lower level. I prefer low over high levels. If you need it louder, just crank the music up. There's no need for the music to be so loud right out the gate.
SoulmaticBrother87 9 months ago
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best grunge band ever
zonkov88 9 months ago
This album is mind-blasting!!!!! One of the best albums I've ever heard!!!! Alice please, we need another album!!!!!!
Guanwar 10 months ago
"It seems you prophesied all of this would end, Were you burned away when the sun rose again?"
llmasterkll 10 months ago
Sounds godsmacky
skyehoyt1971 10 months ago
@skyehoyt1971
You realize the irony of what you're saying, right?
DiavolettoDiMaxwell 10 months ago 6
@skyehoyt1971 Yes I do my friend, dig them both. Always under the influence of Alice In Chains.
skyehoyt1971 10 months ago
@skyehoyt1971 like voodoo?:)
farts796 9 months ago
@farts796 you know
skyehoyt1971 9 months ago
When the apocalypse happens and I need to find the proverbial mighty sword to restore the world to its former glory i will be listening to this.
MarcSylex 10 months ago
i wish i could play guitar like jerry cantrell haha
slurrrrpnsnap 11 months ago
black gives on to blue huh... fuckin niggers are takin over my music too. leave hockey alone!!!
rainbolt1982 11 months ago
@rainbolt1982 You're a racist piece of shit. Why do you have racial slurs to complain about music? If you don't like the music; then don't listen to it, and listen to music you do like. If you're going to complain to others with racial slurs, go complain to the rest of your damn redneck friends.
pctmh 11 months ago
@rainbolt1982 I REALLY hope that was a joke.
reznorfan7635526149 10 months ago
seems to me that this album, with lyrics like "selling out for the score" and "yes it hurts to know you're bought" makes fun of the crappiness of modern rock pretty well. lol, I remember QOTSA mocking modern rock almost 10 years ago with songs for the deaf. all that fratboy nickelback stuff shading into whiny emo stuff is all just so damned stale. good thing some 90's people with talent survived to keep producing real music.
ravenouscolonelhart 11 months ago
My personal favorite track on this record. It reminds me of the fall season... it's hypnotizing.
NickTorrance237 11 months ago
This is the perfect song to wake up to.
SoulmaticBrother87 1 year ago
"It seems you prophesized, all of this would end..." the words ring true for Layne. AIC is no longer built on the pain of addiction, but of the pain of loss. Making this album all the more amazing and remorseful.
PurpleIsAmazin 1 year ago
@PurpleIsAmazin I agree 1000% This AIC album is amazing. I miss Layne but AIC should live on, they were and still are an important band.
oEliteSniperX 11 months ago
WHOS SINGING THIS WILL OR JERRY? SEEMS JERRY SINGS 60 PERCENT OF THIS ONE
grungeguy83 1 year ago
@grungeguy83 Sounds to me it goes like this: for the verses Jerry takes the lead vocal spot and Will harmonizes with him on the top end until the 2nd half, where Jerry sings both lead and harmony parts. For the chorus Jerry sings both lead and harmony parts.
SoulmaticBrother87 1 year ago
@SoulmaticBrother87 you are right...mike inez just told me yesterday. i love jerrys voice and i hope that he stays on lead on future albums but i am afraid the next one will be duvall....and i am not big on his voice in aic but i love comes with the fall and hes great for guitar and backing vocals with aic. if you want to hear will la, last of my kind is him only and to me it sounds like 80s stuff. no disrespect to him but thats just my opinoin...and he seems like a hell of a guy
grungeguy83 1 year ago
@grungeguy83 Oh yeah, CWTF is a great band. It's no surprise Jerry had Will as his 1st choice to replace Layne. I think AIC's next album will be more 50/50 where Jerry or Will sings lead and the other sings harmony. I guess they only let Will sing lead on Last of my Kind so people wouldn't judge him too much until they get used to his voice. They didn't let Will get too loose with his singing but I'm sure on the new albums and EPs they'll let him have at it.
SoulmaticBrother87 1 year ago
you are right....mike inez told me yesterday
grungeguy83 1 year ago
This song is amazing. Its such a great question for those of us who are the "little boy made a mistake" type people. We remember the prophecys we made. We look for any evidence that supports a no answer but in our hearts we know the truth.
Hadesofthe07 1 year ago
I want this song to play when i die
Aboertmann 1 year ago
THEY SHOULDVE WON THAT GRAMMY!!!! goddamn I almost cried when they didnt get it. I listen to all sorts of music, but in my opinion this is the best album of the decade!!!! very creative very personal. no overproduced filler bullshit that other bands have been throwing out (cough ozzy). some bands just try too hard to stay on top but alice in chains dont give a shit and dont compromise their style. dont get me wrong I know they worked their asses off on this.
crossfiremechanix 1 year ago 18
@crossfiremechanix \m/ Very well said. However, it's irrelevant because the Grammy's aren't worth a shit anyway... and they never have been.
Seanorman88 3 months ago
Fuckin great
zeko66666 1 year ago
simply bad ass at 2:02!!!!! simple, but incredible!
melonomaheadiscoming 1 year ago
Fuck this song is hot.
XxBlackT3arsxX 1 year ago
i absolutely love it
Piviramafriends 1 year ago
i absoultely love it
Piviramafriends 1 year ago
@NiggerButcher99
I am not a fag :(
XxBlackT3arsxX 1 year ago
I masturbate to this xD
XxBlackT3arsxX 1 year ago
i neva really got in2 AIC until they brought ths album out. Probli one of the best albums iv bought, awsme to see the old rock kumin bak. LOVE IT!
trills10 1 year ago
@trills10 coming back? it didnt go anywhere, it just found a more selective audience. but i know what you mean, it makes me glad as well
19wayfarer19 1 year ago
Beautiful!
1Batt 1 year ago
Song is trippy.
slimshady0297 1 year ago
love this song.Alice is my favorite band of all time!!
xFaceFistedx 1 year ago
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on of the most emotional solos ever at 2:02 LONG LIVE LAYNE!!!
northeastrippa9 1 year ago
on of the most emotional solos ever at 2:02
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residentevlidead 1 year ago
Lovin' the sound of the tabla in this. It's another great track from a brilliant album. actually this is my album of the year. it's so fkn terrific.
OneHadASorrow 1 year ago 5
the solo remembers me the whale & wasp
stavroswrc 1 year ago
hayyyy esos acordesss jerry sos un dioss!!!!!!
tantos sentimiientos le mandas a la viola...a un simple y choto acorde le podes dar una oscuridad q hasta da miedo....o podes provocar tristezaa....o trankilidad misteriosa sos un kpo!!
kocovis 1 year ago
all I can say is GOOSEBUMPS!!
beccadukes 1 year ago 11
@ SuperUnknown i think thats very true
xFaceFistedx 1 year ago
I love how there are so many elements to this song. They make it so awesome to listen to.
amandajean1324 1 year ago
Everyone has a right to an opinion, but your opinion does not mean shit without facts behind it. So for everyone who ever thought Alice should have changed their name, I am 100 % against you. Yes Layne came up with the name Alice In Chains but Jerry, Sean, Mike and Layne were like family and no matter how many songs they write for Layne hear on out there is no better tribute to Layne's legacy then going out there using the name he came up with. Long live Layne and long live Alice
kevinAIC33 1 year ago 4
@kevinAIC33 Well said! At least AIC is still putting out good music.
submersibledave 1 year ago
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Rizzy55 1 year ago
@Totalmachine09 fuck them
petfireball 1 year ago
Who else hates all these so called "fans" who bitch and mourn this isn't alice in chains anymore? They make my fucking blood boil!
Totalmachine09 1 year ago 37
@Totalmachine09
+100000000000000
billswood 1 year ago
@Totalmachine09 they're not fans of alice in chains.....they're fans of layne staley (RIP). let them complain...meanwhile...we are enjoying the music. but i know exactly how you feel.
martyTOMPT 1 year ago
@Totalmachine09 I don't hate these misguided AIC fans... I pity them. So lost in their own self pity and anger that they can't enjoy awesome music anymore.
submersibledave 1 year ago
@Totalmachine09 I know. Alice in Chains wasn't JUST Layne Staley.
slimshady0297 7 months ago
@Totalmachine09 Agreed. I think Black Gives Way to Blue is some of their best material.
slimshady0297 5 months ago
2 dumb asses missed the thumbs up button.
jim777my6 1 year ago
this song is sublime - true music still exists and here is the proof. I'm too young to have ever seen AIC play live with Layne but I can tell that the integrity of the music is as strong as ever.
DimePeril 1 year ago 4
the song has a mysterious quality to it that sounds hella awesome
draciel80 1 year ago 3
Love them still!!!!! Thanks for givin this on air!!!!!
sendingmusic 1 year ago 2
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all guys who ditch William DuVall should just shut it and be happy. Of Course he's not Layne, no one is Layne! Everyone was sad when he died but you know, you gotta move on. You people who criticize DuVall should be happy that AIC found him. He is great. He manages to sound like Layne and still have his own style. Of course he doesn't have Layne's power and energy, but it's pretty fuckin close. There is no better replacement. If you guys don't like him, then go listen to somethin else.
SLASHdaROCKER 1 year ago
Best sound in rock n roll history.
kevinAIC33 1 year ago 2
A M A Z I N G
pivirama 1 year ago
Alice in Chains is God.
scottmackeen 1 year ago
@scottmackeen are gods. lol, they ARE the best after all.
Tazmania115110 1 year ago
awesome song they really have a one of a kind sound and yes it sucks that layne signed off but the remaining members have bounced back despite the big loss. RIP layne you are missed and best of luck to the group.... they still have worthwhile music to put out... it's not played or commercialized.
tustincaoc 1 year ago
A beautiful song, a remembrance of the old days and feels like "my" Alice again. Layne maybe gone, but the soul still remains! Please keep it alive Jerry.. it runs through you my friend...
myarmor 1 year ago 40
@myarmor wow!!
XdukySumX 7 months ago
@myarmor After what Jerry did to Layne? Lest we forget Jerry is the one who ,,,,the reason Layne is gone. And to get a soundalike singer? Good song though..
MichellesPoontang 6 months ago
such a great song and a great album
sistir23 1 year ago
my faverot song off the new Alice in chains cd :D
slayerdearly 1 year ago
Brilliant!!!
hardtodigit 1 year ago
to me it sounds like jerry is singin about layne is this song selling out for the score comon dude is still deeply hurt from the loss of his friend i think we all r rip layne miss the shit out of u man alice in chains in a band that has stood the test of time in my book
Booker6969 1 year ago
Sounds like it could've been on sap or jar of flies... Amazing track....
Nirvana96Grunge7896 1 year ago
i could swear i heard layne on this. it's fucking freaky. i love this song.
chandlerblancaflor 1 year ago 4
@chandlerblancaflor So I am not the only one... I swear Layne was EVP'ing on this one...
DarthMorbius1977 1 year ago
@DarthMorbius1977 yeah man this sounds like something layne would have done, damn i miss him Du'Vall is bad ass though
frankneverstops 1 year ago
@chandlerblancaflor Me too man me too who knows maybe layne took over wills voice to sing one more song with the boys ya never know.
glen12343 1 year ago
Excellent song, thanks Jerry.............R.I.P. Layne, we miss ya!
BlueWhite17 1 year ago 5
saw them at sonisphere. awesome xD
XxAngelclawxX 1 year ago
love it
papugdodo 1 year ago
You spelled 'squeal' incorrectly in the lyrics.
Fezzer 2 years ago
beautifull song :D
majonezwiniary 2 years ago
VAI SER TÃO FUCKING FIXE!!!!!! :D
palitos1320 2 years ago
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excellent fucking super
kola1234554321 2 years ago
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draven65 2 years ago
Bellissima!
Secondo me le migliori dell'album sono:
-When The Sun Rose Again
-Acid Bubble
-Take Her Out
-Check My Brain
-Your Decision
2fedex2 2 years ago
amazing! AND I'M GOIN' TO SEE THEM IN PORTUGAL WOOHOOO!
palitos1320 2 years ago 4
@palitos1320
EU TAMBÉM!!!!
guitaraddct94 2 years ago
I like so much this song...old Alice is old Alice, but is better to think Alice is back
parece cumbia en unas partes
kllaudyo 2 years ago
that solo is FUCKING HAUNTING
YoutoobHatesRyan 2 years ago
good new music like this is hard to come by these days
merman08 2 years ago 2
they really went back to basics and it paid off well on the album.
LtDan813 2 years ago 3
I love it !
ecodirtrider 2 years ago
@mawhar
Hit the fucking nail on the head!
Brugmadatmania 2 years ago 3
Amazing CD this is the Chains man! love this album so much meaning behind every song on here there are a few sad ones but the overall album is steller and i was actually surprised when the album was this good. Rock on AIC! there gonna be in Van B.C soon cant wait!
ChevyJP86 2 years ago 4
This is my favorite album of the decade so far. I agree with you about the overall feel of the album. It seems to have a healing or redemtive quality to it.
recaulkulous 2 years ago 4
One of my favorites off 'Black Gives Way to Blue'. In my opinion the raw power and soul that they poured into this album is equivalent to that of their old work. The majority of modern rock pales in comparison to this.
Rock on AIC.
SuperUnknown712 2 years ago 90
My friend played this song for me this morning, she thought I would like it. I never thought Alice In Chains would play an acoustic song (and in odd times!). I love it.
Tengent 2 years ago 2
AIC has played lots of acoustic songs (layered with electric for solos of course).
I love that they can pull off that balance really well.
Spd42278 2 years ago 3
they did play acoustic in the past too
broadcastmyass4u 2 years ago
Some of AiCs best stuff is acoustic e.g Dont Follow, Nutshell, Got me Wrong etc, but alot of their electrics sound class when played acoustically - check out MTV Unplugged album - probably some of the best AiC work Ive heard.
HeadGasket00CR4ZY 2 years ago 2
Tengent, some of old AIC's best songs are acoustic.
NuclearGuru350 2 years ago
Jar of Flies??
draven65 2 years ago
Even though I might not be able to hold the tune, and my wife begs to differ, I love to belt this song out. Thank you AIC!
Brugmadatmania 2 years ago
keep it up man
ianpender 2 years ago
seems you prophesied, all of this would end. fucking end all. This song makes me sad, but my one and only tatt is of AIC, this album is very good, but man, this bridge makes me sad.
corneaterman 2 years ago 3
simplemente perfecto
arcanexii 2 years ago
this is one of best of songs of alice...
easy but BEST...
kola1234554321 2 years ago
I love the bridge in this song.
recaulkulous 2 years ago
Agreed
shapez73 2 years ago
If AIC doesn't at least get NOMINATED (should win), for any Grammys or anything of that sort.... TRAVESTY. SAD. PITIFUL. DISAPPOINTING..... STUPID!!
PapioLV09 2 years ago
They are nominated! but you watch.. fucking nickleback will win! yuck!
villergirl 2 years ago
common don't even look forward to that...after our 90's rockstars died the media forgot about them!
Aliceinchainhead 2 years ago
AIC ftw
rodriguezcorp 2 years ago
Música perfeita!
andreabmmartins 2 years ago
I'm not even done listening to this song for the 1st time and it's still fucking awesome
shapez73 2 years ago
awesome
Megadeth72 2 years ago 3
new album:
1. This song
2. A Looking In View
3. Your Decision
4. Private Hell
5. Black Gives Way To Blue
didn't find the rest of the songs that interesting but the album kills modern "rock"
mawhar 2 years ago 3
damn your list sucked not trynna bash u or nothing lol
Aliceinchainhead 2 years ago
lol, that's all fine but theres no way I didn't at least pick the objectively better half of the album. anyway, it is great to see more songs from Cantrell. Every year he didn't release new music was seriously painful. I hope he releases an album every year now that he's back.
may the shittiness of macho fratboy modern rock be burned away as AIC risesn again.
mawhar 2 years ago 5
mine
last of my kind
this song
Black gives way to blue
Check my Brain
A looking in view
merman08 2 years ago
@merman08
mine
Check My Brain
Take Her Out
Your Decision
Private Hell or Last of my Kind
Black Gives Way to Blue
but this song is also great especially the solo
MetalHeadFilipeG96 2 years ago
Great solo. Too short...
BanksAlan 2 years ago 3