Alice In Chains : Discuss.

Shannon · 09-01-2006, 01:18 PM

Last weekend, I went and saw an AIC Tribute band my drummer was involved in. It brought back a bunch of memories that I have associated with AIC's music and my youth. I haven't listened to their albums in many years, although I do have them all. Well, I finally broke them out again & my god...this trip down memory lane has reiterated to me once again that they were one of the best rock bands to EVER come out. Every track is a gem into itself.

Discuss.

NP: Hate To Feel - AIC

nitelightboy · 09-01-2006, 01:20 PM

One of the most awsome and influential bands in my life. The first time I heard Jerry's riffs and Layne's voice, I knew that was a band that was going somewhere!! Whenever I get into a bit of a funk, I know I can count on them to bring me back out.

I seriously wish that Layne had been able to kick his addictions. Maybe they would've been able to do more as a band. More music, more shows, maybe even still be playing today, since Jerry's solo career kind of sucks now....

Sentient · 09-01-2006, 01:43 PM

"We Die Young" has one of my favorite riffs of all time. Kickass song.

Dylan7620 · 09-01-2006, 01:44 PM

everytthing about AIC was great it seemed. you can feel even on the records how much soul they pour into their music. and i always thought they should be where nirvana is. *looks around to see if drew is gonna shank me*

NewArmyGuitar · 09-01-2006, 01:45 PM

AIC is one of the best ever. They were supposed to open for one of the Metallica tours I went to see in the mid-90's, but they had to back out, and I never got to see them live.

As much as I love their entire catalog, it's the quiet acoustic songs on Sap, Jar of Flies, and even Unplugged(which, in my opinion, is one the highlights of that series on MTV) that really showcase their talent. So many of those songs were just so haunting and powerful.

newfinator · 09-01-2006, 01:46 PM

Outstanding band in every way.

DelfinoPie · 09-01-2006, 02:20 PM

Layne is one of my all time favourite vocalists, and Cantrell was very influential to me when I started playing.

Nutshell, Would?, Rooster all awesome songs and I go back and listen every now and again.

Drew · 09-01-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan7620

everytthing about AIC was great it seemed. you can feel even on the records how much soul they pour into their music. and i always thought they should be where nirvana is. *looks around to see if drew is gonna shank me*

[action=Drew]shanks dylan[/action]

Nah, give it 20 years. Nirvana was simply more high profile, and the manner of Kurt's death probably has a lot to do with that. I love them and all, but when the kids of the grunge generation are rediscovering our old CD's a few decades down the road, these guys are going to be on the same plane as Nirvana, I think.

Great band, one I never got into properly at the time but I've always liked the stuff I've heard.

7slinger · 09-01-2006, 02:48 PM

Dirt = awesome album

I also really enjoy Sap and Jar of Flies, and Unplugged...fantastic...and I agree that AIC unplugged was the highlight of that series, with Pearl Jam being right on par

angusyoungwanabe · 09-01-2006, 03:01 PM

1st time i heard "I Stay Away" and 'No Excuses" i was amazed at how heavy they were w/o distortion. then i heard "Man In The Box", "Them Bones" and was floored.

Leon · 09-01-2006, 03:16 PM

they were grunge, but they were still

Kotex · 09-01-2006, 03:43 PM

One of the best bands ever in my opinion. Right up there with led Zep. I love the shit out of these guys. I would list some songs but theres too many, so I'll just list one that I really love. "Nutshell".

rummy · 09-01-2006, 04:03 PM

I listen to the Unplugged CD religiously. Things they can do vocally... amazing.

Dylan7620 · 09-01-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

they were grunge, but they were still

i remember them making a big deal about not being grunge. they kept telling everybody that they're just a hard rock band. but i guess thats what you get when you get big in the early 90s and you're from seattle.

Elysian · 09-01-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shannon

Last weekend, I went and saw an AIC Tribute band my drummer was involved in. It brought back a bunch of memories that I have associated with AIC's music and my youth. I haven't listened to their albums in many years, although I do have them all. Well, I finally broke them out again & my god...this trip down memory lane has reiterated to me once again that they were one of the best rock bands to EVER come out. Every track is a gem into itself.

Discuss.

NP: Hate To Feel - AIC

i agree man, AIC was most definately, at the very least, the best band out of the 90s, but they really are up there as one of my favorite bands ever.

Shawn · 09-01-2006, 08:18 PM

Dirt is Alice In Chain's best album. It brings back memories when I was a sophomore-junior in high school always, there was a time where I wore out my cassette tape too. That along with SP's Siamese Dream has to be one of my all time favorite albums ever.

Sp3ktral · 09-01-2006, 08:19 PM

dude
dam that river
junkhead
whale and wasp

best songs evar

Shawn · 09-01-2006, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sp3ktral

dam that river

I love that riff in that song.

Makelele · 09-02-2006, 12:56 AM

Totally awesome band. Songs like "Would?", "Rooster", "Down in a Hole", Man in the Box" are just amazing. I also agree that they're a lot better than Nirvana.

Korbain · 09-02-2006, 01:24 AM

AIC are a great band. I think they're the type of band, that a little further in time people will really look back and realise how awsome they are. Its just nirvana were around with them, so yeh. AIC are equally as good, its sad layne is gone.

The Dark Wolf · 09-02-2006, 02:39 AM

I can't add a damn thing to this. One of my favorite bands ever, and a huge inspiration.

I always play heavy riffs, acoustic jams, and do vocal harmonies. Why? 'Cause AIC did it, and it kicked ass.

angryman · 09-02-2006, 05:46 AM

I always loved em, Dirt is one of my all time favourite albums.

steve777 · 09-02-2006, 06:29 AM

I thought Dirt was one of the 10 best albums of the 90's, and AIC was by far, my favorite of the Seattle bands back when the whole "grunge" thing was happining...although, I never considered AIC a grunge band.

The thing that always got me about AIC was, Cantrells tone. Don't get me wrong, I thought Layne was great. But the real power of AIC was in Cantrell's massive tune. It was just huge, and often tymes had more power then most two guitar player bands could conjure up...I think I will go listen to Angry Chair.

Buzz762 · 09-02-2006, 07:42 AM

My favorite song by them is either "Nutshell" or "Down in A Hole". Both of those songs are just so emotionally heavy and can really be interpretted in ways that a lot of people can relate to.

Naren · 09-02-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sentient

"We Die Young" has one of my favorite riffs of all time. Kickass song.

I LOVE "We Die Young." We Die Young and Would are probably my two favorite AIC songs, but there are so many. They really were a great band.

09-01-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
Shannon Mmmmm, babies. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: W. Seattle, WA Posts: 8,539 Thanked: 104	Alice In Chains : Discuss. Last weekend, I went and saw an AIC Tribute band my drummer was involved in. It brought back a bunch of memories that I have associated with AIC's music and my youth. I haven't listened to their albums in many years, although I do have them all. Well, I finally broke them out again & my god...this trip down memory lane has reiterated to me once again that they were one of the best rock bands to EVER come out. Every track is a gem into itself. Discuss. NP: Hate To Feel - AIC __________________ Shannon \| OSDO \| Jar Of Flies \| Superunknown \| MG.ORG!

09-01-2006, 01:20 PM	#2
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,190 Thanked: 19	One of the most awsome and influential bands in my life. The first time I heard Jerry's riffs and Layne's voice, I knew that was a band that was going somewhere!! Whenever I get into a bit of a funk, I know I can count on them to bring me back out. I seriously wish that Layne had been able to kick his addictions. Maybe they would've been able to do more as a band. More music, more shows, maybe even still be playing today, since Jerry's solo career kind of sucks now.... __________________ I am the mask you wear.

09-01-2006, 01:44 PM	#4
Dylan7620 that guy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tulalip "the #1 place for fun" WA Posts: 1,677 Thanked: 7 / 1	everytthing about AIC was great it seemed. you can feel even on the records how much soul they pour into their music. and i always thought they should be where nirvana is. looks around to see if drew is gonna shank me __________________ "are there gonna be snacks? i heard there were gonna be snacks."

09-01-2006, 01:45 PM	#5
NewArmyGuitar Fueled by Satan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 375 Thanked: 7	AIC is one of the best ever. They were supposed to open for one of the Metallica tours I went to see in the mid-90's, but they had to back out, and I never got to see them live. As much as I love their entire catalog, it's the quiet acoustic songs on Sap, Jar of Flies, and even Unplugged(which, in my opinion, is one the highlights of that series on MTV) that really showcase their talent. So many of those songs were just so haunting and powerful. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/unavox

09-01-2006, 02:20 PM	#7
DelfinoPie Whoopsie Daisy! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 2,778 Thanked: 63	Layne is one of my all time favourite vocalists, and Cantrell was very influential to me when I started playing. Nutshell, Would?, Rooster all awesome songs and I go back and listen every now and again. __________________ More words here is more words.

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09-01-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
Sentient Metal Dog Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: King, NC Posts: 754 Thanked: 15	"We Die Young" has one of my favorite riffs of all time. Kickass song.

09-01-2006, 01:46 PM	#6
newfinator The LORD OF BYRON Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 42.9° N, 81.3° W Posts: 198 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Outstanding band in every way.

09-01-2006, 02:48 PM	#9
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 3,070 Thanked: 7	Dirt = awesome album I also really enjoy Sap and Jar of Flies, and Unplugged...fantastic...and I agree that AIC unplugged was the highlight of that series, with Pearl Jam being right on par __________________ DenyThyNature

09-01-2006, 03:01 PM	#10
angusyoungwanabe ss.org's Diabetic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 224 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	1st time i heard "I Stay Away" and 'No Excuses" i was amazed at how heavy they were w/o distortion. then i heard "Man In The Box", "Them Bones" and was floored. __________________ Ovation Celebrity, MIJ STRAT, Ibanez Prestige S1220WNF, modded Ibanez GAX75 Fender tuner--DIGITECH EX-7--BOSS SD1--Ibanez CF7--Tech 21 Trademark 60 (LOOP)Boss DD20(Loop) My new soundclick page http://www.myspace.com/angusvanhammet http://www.youtube.com/6stringkiller

09-01-2006, 03:16 PM	#11
Leon {##[====:::. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nebula, Ohio Posts: 12,261 Thanked: 81	they were grunge, but they were still __________________

09-01-2006, 03:43 PM	#12
Kotex Trippin' balls Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Oakland Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 22 $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	One of the best bands ever in my opinion. Right up there with led Zep. I love the shit out of these guys. I would list some songs but theres too many, so I'll just list one that I really love. "Nutshell". __________________ Too much blood in my alcohol system

09-01-2006, 04:03 PM	#13
rummy maybe this year Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 903 Thanked: 2	I listen to the Unplugged CD religiously. Things they can do vocally... amazing.

09-01-2006, 08:18 PM	#16
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 21,615 Thanked: 141	Dirt is Alice In Chain's best album. It brings back memories when I was a sophomore-junior in high school always, there was a time where I wore out my cassette tape too. That along with SP's Siamese Dream has to be one of my all time favorite albums ever. __________________

09-01-2006, 08:19 PM	#17
Sp3ktral Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: augusta, ga Posts: 232 Thanked: 0	dude dam that river junkhead whale and wasp best songs evar

09-02-2006, 12:56 AM	#19
Makelele ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 1,999 Thanked: 25	Totally awesome band. Songs like "Would?", "Rooster", "Down in a Hole", Man in the Box" are just amazing. I also agree that they're a lot better than Nirvana.

09-02-2006, 01:24 AM	#20
Korbain biatch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,822 Thanked: 9	AIC are a great band. I think they're the type of band, that a little further in time people will really look back and realise how awsome they are. Its just nirvana were around with them, so yeh. AIC are equally as good, its sad layne is gone. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/korbainmusic (i need friends coz i just created it) haha

09-02-2006, 02:39 AM	#21
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,488 Thanked: 94	I can't add a damn thing to this. One of my favorite bands ever, and a huge inspiration. I always play heavy riffs, acoustic jams, and do vocal harmonies. Why? 'Cause AIC did it, and it kicked ass.

09-02-2006, 05:46 AM	#22
angryman Djentleman Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mynydd y Garreg, Carmarthenshire, South Wales. Posts: 1,111 Thanked: 0	I always loved em, Dirt is one of my all time favourite albums. __________________ www.myspace.com/escaria www.myspace.com/toneworld Tone...........

09-02-2006, 06:29 AM	#23
steve777 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York Posts: 304 Thanked: 0	I thought Dirt was one of the 10 best albums of the 90's, and AIC was by far, my favorite of the Seattle bands back when the whole "grunge" thing was happining...although, I never considered AIC a grunge band. The thing that always got me about AIC was, Cantrells tone. Don't get me wrong, I thought Layne was great. But the real power of AIC was in Cantrell's massive tune. It was just huge, and often tymes had more power then most two guitar player bands could conjure up...I think I will go listen to Angry Chair.

09-02-2006, 07:42 AM	#24
Buzz762 Destroyer of Worlds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,678 Thanked: 30	My favorite song by them is either "Nutshell" or "Down in A Hole". Both of those songs are just so emotionally heavy and can really be interpretted in ways that a lot of people can relate to.

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