I just saw AIC, bush and BB in syracuse a couple nights ago. William does sound good! Jerry subbed in a lot of vocals to really help knock it out of the park. This song was great live! Same with no excuses, nutshell and man in the box
Alice in Chains is one of those bands who pulled off having another vocalist. Layne will forever be a legend and be one of the best but William is so damn good.
That’s because they had Jerry who was the primary songwriter and singer himself. William was a great addition too, Jerry sings leads on more of the new stuff but Will rules and does justice to the old material. Definitely at the top of the list of bands who’ve lost an all time great singer and continued on. The whole black gives way to blue album Is phenomenal, one of the best comeback records ever
She’s not feeling the AIC vibe and I get it. Seems like she wants something more upbeat. If Axl Rose and Sebastian Bach had a kid then you have to show her Dangerous Toys - Teas’n Pleas’n
Jerry Cantrell is one of the best musicians ever, godly songwriter and great guitarist and singer. This whole album “black gives way to blue” is phenomenal, one of the best comeback albums ever
your guys audio is a bit difficult to hear and it sounds like you're talking into a tin can. FYI. Also might be a good idea as an intro to your videos to say who you are, and what kind of music you are drawn to personally. It would help the listener to understand your reactions more. I still don't know who the jerk is and why.
One way to tell is to listen to the vocals of Cantrell and Staley. Forward placed. Closed mouthed. Nasal. Similar to what we hear from Cobain, Vedder, or Cornell. "Twang." Like we hear in country or grunge. As opposed to "dome" like we hear in opera or metal.
Check out Its Your decision acoutic version with just william and jerry on acoustic guitars by themselves for william. If you want Layne Staley check out Man in a Box.
If you want a relatively unknown 80’s “hair metal” sounding song, listen to “Hang on Lucy” by Wildside. This song would have been huge if it came out 5 years earlier than it did.
But yes. AiC was grunge. They decided what grunge was. To answer the question "Does this band sound like grunge?" we need to ask "Does this band sound like AiC?" Had AiC sung The Hokey Pokey, then that would have been grunge.
Sorry but just No. I'm not saying he can't sing I'm saying he is not Layne Staley. Please check out anything from Live at The Moore Theater. (It Ain't Like That Anymore) is amazing. I challenge you to not headbang to this one, bet ya can't. RIP Layne you are missed.
You really need to start with Layne era Alice in Chains first before diving into the newer stuff with William. I would recommend reacting to their songs "Rooster" music video first, "Love hate love live at the moore theater", "Would" to get a good sense of what they're about. Layne Staley, who tragically passed away, was not only the original singer of Alice in Chains, but is also widely considered one of the best rock vocalists to have graced rock music. If you're going to do William era AIC, "Phantom Limb" is a much better song that Check my Brain, but regardless, this isn't how you introduce someone to AIC. I would not base whether you like AIC off of this song, but if you listen to "Rooster" and their earlier stuff, especially from their first 2 albums "Facelift" and "Dirt" and you don't like those, then you can say you don't like AIC, cause those 2 albums are the defining albums of the band, and the measuring stick to measure all subsequent AIC albums against.
This chick doesn’t know how to listen listening for what talent needed to write music🎼 write lyrics she hears 30 seconds of song and judgement is upon us WTF BRO? She plays mind games bro not a great individual to associate with, trust. More judgement in one individual than grains of sand on earth, she still play with dolls? Run fast..😜😜
Definitely do NOT consider AIC to be grunge.. and the fact they originated from Seattle and therefore get lumped into Grunge is incorrect. And not all hair bands originated from California either. With that said, with the original lead singer + original bass player being dead, AIC should have renamed themselves.. definitely not the same sound as before.
I know some old AIC fans will say "William is not Layne" but this is one of my favorite AIC songs. Thanks Jerry for carrying on the good work.
Agreed. Layne in his day was all that. And I Agree. But Jerry was, and is much more. I think Their new line up. has put out some great music.
I just saw AIC, bush and BB in syracuse a couple nights ago. William does sound good! Jerry subbed in a lot of vocals to really help knock it out of the park. This song was great live! Same with no excuses, nutshell and man in the box
The riff is nasty
Alice in Chains is one of those bands who pulled off having another vocalist. Layne will forever be a legend and be one of the best but William is so damn good.
That’s because they had Jerry who was the primary songwriter and singer himself. William was a great addition too, Jerry sings leads on more of the new stuff but Will rules and does justice to the old material. Definitely at the top of the list of bands who’ve lost an all time great singer and continued on. The whole black gives way to blue album Is phenomenal, one of the best comeback records ever
She’s not feeling the AIC vibe and I get it. Seems like she wants something more upbeat. If Axl Rose and Sebastian Bach had a kid then you have to show her Dangerous Toys - Teas’n Pleas’n
Jerry Cantrell is one of the best musicians ever, godly songwriter and great guitarist and singer. This whole album “black gives way to blue” is phenomenal, one of the best comeback albums ever
your guys audio is a bit difficult to hear and it sounds like you're talking into a tin can. FYI. Also might be a good idea as an intro to your videos to say who you are, and what kind of music you are drawn to personally. It would help the listener to understand your reactions more. I still don't know who the jerk is and why.
“We Die Young” by Alice In Chains. This was their first video/single. Killer song!
Old alice in chains early 90s and millennial alice in chains are great on their own. Layne was his style ans william is awesome too.
One way to tell is to listen to the vocals of Cantrell and Staley.
Forward placed. Closed mouthed. Nasal.
Similar to what we hear from Cobain, Vedder, or Cornell.
"Twang." Like we hear in country or grunge.
As opposed to "dome" like we hear in opera or metal.
Check out Its Your decision acoutic version with just william and jerry on acoustic guitars by themselves for william. If you want Layne Staley check out Man in a Box.
Californication Season 4 Episode 1 opening was with this song. Such a cool scene.
Well, I guess I found out who the jerk is.
Do "Dam That River." It has a heavy, kick-ass rock groove.
Actually that album has some really good tunes on it-
The whole album is really good, it’s a great record front to back
If you want a relatively unknown 80’s “hair metal” sounding song, listen to “Hang on Lucy” by Wildside. This song would have been huge if it came out 5 years earlier than it did.
If you dont dig this song you dont like rock n roll
"Down in a hole" by AIC or the MTV unplugged version of "Black" by Pearl Jam would be nice.
Try sludge factory
show her some pantera
But yes. AiC was grunge.
They decided what grunge was.
To answer the question "Does this band sound like grunge?" we need to ask "Does this band sound like AiC?"
Had AiC sung The Hokey Pokey, then that would have been grunge.
Pantera cowboys from hell
Maybe Taylor Swift is more your style 😂😂😂😂 This Band has alway rocked
Sorry but just No. I'm not saying he can't sing I'm saying he is not Layne Staley. Please check out anything from Live at The Moore Theater. (It Ain't Like That Anymore) is amazing. I challenge you to not headbang to this one, bet ya can't. RIP Layne you are missed.
You really need to start with Layne era Alice in Chains first before diving into the newer stuff with William. I would recommend reacting to their songs "Rooster" music video first, "Love hate love live at the moore theater", "Would" to get a good sense of what they're about. Layne Staley, who tragically passed away, was not only the original singer of Alice in Chains, but is also widely considered one of the best rock vocalists to have graced rock music. If you're going to do William era AIC, "Phantom Limb" is a much better song that Check my Brain, but regardless, this isn't how you introduce someone to AIC. I would not base whether you like AIC off of this song, but if you listen to "Rooster" and their earlier stuff, especially from their first 2 albums "Facelift" and "Dirt" and you don't like those, then you can say you don't like AIC, cause those 2 albums are the defining albums of the band, and the measuring stick to measure all subsequent AIC albums against.
Pffft!
This chick doesn’t know how to listen listening for what talent needed to write music🎼 write lyrics she hears 30 seconds of song and judgement is upon us WTF BRO? She plays mind games bro not a great individual to associate with, trust. More judgement in one individual than grains of sand on earth, she still play with dolls? Run fast..😜😜
The uptight blonde chick doesn't like the song. surprising...not!!! lol
There older stuff was way better this ok a little boring love hanging with ya you make me laugh you peeps are 2 cool keep it metal
Definitely do NOT consider AIC to be grunge.. and the fact they originated from Seattle and therefore get lumped into Grunge is incorrect. And not all hair bands originated from California either. With that said, with the original lead singer + original bass player being dead, AIC should have renamed themselves.. definitely not the same sound as before.
Vocals were good but I'd rather listen to just the band playing. This song had really good riffs.
Dislike for she😂
AIC should go back to the style they used to play, since in the end they lose their essence.
Not possible without Layne !!!!!!!!
@@litawells4264 maybe, but they need to keep playing, keeping the style
@ Would be nice if it were only possible