Lithium Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) I think it's about time someone made a thread about them.I must say that they have really grown on me during this year, they are probably my favourite band right now, next to The Doors.My top ten songs:Bleed the FeakRain When I DieNo ExcusesLove, Hate, LoveI Stay AwayI Know Somethin' ('Bout You)BrotherDon't FollowWhat the Hell Have ISea of SorrowEDIT: Oh, and I recommend Layne's side-project Mad Season to everyone who enjoys Alice in Chains and grunge in general. Edited July 6, 2007 by Lithium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCGNR Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I am proud to say, that of all the grunge bands that surfaced in their prime, Alice was the first one that caught my attention and I was rocking out to them a lot earlier than most.What they did on Jar of Flies was create one of my favorite albums of all time, too.I know most don't share my opinion on their un-plugged, but I really did not care for it. I think it sounds forced, a lot of the tunes were played a little too up-tempo, almost as if they were just looking to get through the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 I know most don't share my opinion on their un-plugged, but I really did not care for it. I think it sounds forced, a lot of the tunes were played a little too up-tempo, almost as if they were just looking to get through the gig.I like it, but it's nowhere near as good as Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCG Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) Alice In Chains is definitely one of my favorite bands. My favorite album by them would have to be Facelift.And I've been meaning to check out Mad Season for some time now.EDIT: About the MTV Unplugged, Layne was very weak and not all there, as you might say. Edited July 6, 2007 by LCG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Yeah, Facelift is my favourite album by them, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt88 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Im a huge AIC fan too. I have the sun logo inked on my arm and my biggest regret is not seeing them with Layne. I never really had the chance unfortunately. Has anyone seen them with the new singer? I heard theyre pretty good just impossible to recreate Laynes voice. I personally think that the Self Titled album with the 3 legged dog on the cover is their best. While Dirt is the album that I would reccomend to someone whos never heard AIC, I would say at the risk of sounding pretentious that Self Titled is advanced listening. The moody atmosphere, the darker blusier feel, I think it all plays very well into their style. "Frogs" is one of the most chilling, eerie and depressing songs Ive ever heard, and even more depressing when you consider that the lyrics involved are heartfelt and true. The dichotomy was always that Laynes addiction is what fueled his artistry, but its also what ended up destroying him. I loved the Unplugged as well. Its too bad they didnt get more praise and attention because they certainly deserved it. Some of my fav songs:FrogsGod AmOver NowGot Me WrongWould?Damn That RiverHate To FeelBleed The FreakRoosterMan In The Box (yea I know, it was the big single but lets face it an awesome song) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Love this band. Dirt is probably my favorite.In 1991, they opened for Van Halen, but my dickhead friends didn't care to see the opening band(AIC), so we got stuck in traffic and missed them. In 1995 they opened for KISS. It almost happened again, I was with 3 friends who didn't know or care about AIC, but I convinced them to get their heads out of their asses and get on the road. I still missed 2 songs, but I finally got to see them live, and they were great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel of death Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Best.Band.Ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADPT Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 (edited) A superb band. Small but perfect body of work. Never have liked their Unplugged though. Edited July 6, 2007 by ADPT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnfnrhead Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 My favourite songs therefor the best () are:FrogsSludge FactoryJunkheadDirtAngry ChairAgainGrindRain When I DieWouldI like most but those more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Definetly one of the greatest bands ever, they really dont get enough credit. Cant wait to see Jerry and the boys with VR, its gunna be a hell of a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissirge Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 good band,Angry Chair is my favorite song,I even the Mad Season album,that has a couple of decent songs aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCGNR Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 good band,Angry Chair is my favorite song,I even the Mad Season album,that has a couple of decent songs aswell.Anyone that has not checked the Mad Season album, he is correct. It is very good. Wake up , I'm above are my favorites.There's also a song called Long Gone Day that is does'nt take many listens to, to realize that Godsmack totally ripped it off for their song Voodoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UYIllusion Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I liked Dirt and Jar of Flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I have only got Dirt, but I listen to it pretty much every day. It's an awesome album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Solid band!Loved Bach guesting with them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Matinator Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 the crown jewel of the grunge movement, you hear a lot about pearl jam, soundgarden, and Nirvana when you talk about the grunge movement, but AIC really goes untalked about and thats a crime, im wearing an alice it chains T-Shirt Right Now! LOLFavorite songsRoosterThem BonesMan In The BoxHeaven beside You Dam That RiverRain When I Diegot me wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathalie92 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) I love the Dirt album and the MTV Unplugged to me is one best ever made, i felt so sad when Layne died it was a terrible lost for the music scene... Alice in Chains is my fave band from the called "grunge era" along with Pearl Jam i really love the harmonies of Layne and Cantrel's voice i think that was the factor that hooked me up with their music, plus Jerry has a lot sex appeal.. Fave songs:WouldMan in the box.Heaven beside you.We die young.Down in a hole.Again. rock1 Angry Chair.Nutshell. Edited July 7, 2007 by nathalie92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justagroupie Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Fave songs:WouldMan in the box.Heaven beside you.We die young.Down in a hole.Again. rock1 Angry Chair.Nutshell.Especially the bolded ones.RIP Layne Staley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakk Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Rain When I Die is in my mind the best song to come out of the "Grunge" era! AIC is the best. I like them a lot more than Nirvana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Raptured Light Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I like them a lot.my favs areRoosterThem BonesMan In The Box andDown In A HoleI would put dam the river, but they play it to much on a radio station I listen to a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill_YourIdols Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) they're actually the only grunge band i listen and to and the only grunge band i like they kick ass Edited July 7, 2007 by slash_360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Raptured Light Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) AIC really goes untalked about and thats a crime, im wearing an alice it chains T-Shirt Right Now! LOLMatt you like almost live in that T-Shirt. Edited July 7, 2007 by Sweet Raptured Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon87 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 They were my favourite band one year ago or so, I still like the Unplugged album, Dirt is pretty cool too, I was a little disappointed by the Mad Season album though, only songs that impressed me were "Wake up" and "Long gone day".Layne was one hell of a singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel of death Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Loved Bach guesting with them too.your probably the only one.. I like pretty much all there songs..and, my favorite album is Tripod/Alice in Chains/Self-titled..I suggest anyone who is a fan to check out Jerrys solo works.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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