Alice In Chains- Black Gives Way To Blue

BigMac
BigMac Posts: 849
edited October 2009 in Music & Movies
Anyone else excited about this release? This cd sounds just like the AIC of the past. This is a welcome addition to my collection for sure.

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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited September 2009
    heck yeah BM, I loved the old AIC. I'll get this one.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    I'll be picking that up, along with the new Muse.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    I saw them live a couple weekends ago. The new singer was not good live. Might pick up the cd though.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited September 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    I saw them live a couple weekends ago. The new singer was not good live. Might pick up the cd though.

    On the cd William Duvall sounds great. To bad he sounds like crap live. One of the things I liked most about AIC was that Layne Staley's voice was awesome. The Unplugged dvd is one of my favorites to listen to. I listen to this a few times a month and never get tired of it.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    BigMac wrote: »
    On the cd William Duvall sounds great. To bad he sounds like crap live. One of the things I liked most about AIC was that Layne Staley's voice was awesome. The Unplugged dvd is one of my favorites to listen to. I listen to this a few times a month and never get tired of it.

    Yep. That's exactly why i don't go to many live shows anymore. Been disappointed too many times. I'd prefer to live in my bubble thinking these guys are great. :D

    I used to like the band Thursday. Then i saw them live. I've never seen less talent on stage in one place in my entire life.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    He couldn't be worse than Chi from the Deftones live.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited September 2009
    Agreed that AIC was a great band. I heard the new single though and was entirely unimpressed. I own everything Layne Staley ever recorded with them as well as the Mad Season CD. Good stuff.
    Jerry should just do his own thing. He can sing well enough and is a good songwriter. I would much prefer that to this rehashed crap. I haven't heard the whole CD but if the single is any indication I won't be buying it. Never really intended to. AIC no longer exists.
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited September 2009
    Same thing happened to me with the Black Crowes. I liked their cd and what I heard on the radio, but I saw them live and actually walked out. I am not one for wasting money but I would have paid to leave if I could not have,lol.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    I own everything Layne Staley ever recorded with them as well as the Mad Season CD. Good stuff.
    I really wish they had more material, I'm really fond of that CD.
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited September 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    Agreed that AIC was a great band. I heard the new single though and was entirely unimpressed. I own everything Layne Staley ever recorded with them as well as the Mad Season CD. Good stuff.
    Jerry should just do his own thing. He can sing well enough and is a good songwriter. I would much prefer that to this rehashed crap. I haven't heard the whole CD but if the single is any indication I won't be buying it. Never really intended to. AIC no longer exists.

    The new song I must admit was only 'ok' for me when I first heard it. Now that I have listened to it quite a few times it has grown on me. Here is another song that is on the album. Don't get me wrong, the new singer can't hold a candle to Layne Staley but it's nice to have AIC back in some form or another. Overall the new cd is pretty good on its own merits. Now if you compare it to the old AIC, of couse there is no comparison.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEVnyZQumNw
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited September 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I really wish they had more material, I'm really fond of that CD.

    There is a similar project called Temple of The Dog with Chris Cornell and various other notable Seattle rockers. I am a big fan of that scene. I am seeing Pearl Jam at ACL Festival in a week or so. One of my best friends works for them.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
    edited September 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    Agreed that AIC was a great band. I heard the new single though and was entirely unimpressed. I own everything Layne Staley ever recorded with them as well as the Mad Season CD. Good stuff.
    Jerry should just do his own thing. He can sing well enough and is a good songwriter. I would much prefer that to this rehashed crap. I haven't heard the whole CD but if the single is any indication I won't be buying it. Never really intended to. AIC no longer exists.


    I forgot all about MAD SEASON... I sure hope I have that CD sitting around, I will be digging for it tonight. Temple of the Dog is great too, I will have to dig that out as well.

    Some great music came out during that time..

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    TOTD has two good songs IMO...and even then, the mastering doesn't compare to AIC Unplugged or Mad Season.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited September 2009
    Face wrote: »
    TOTD has two good songs IMO...and even then, the mastering doesn't compare to AIC Unplugged or Mad Season.


    I tend to agree on both points. Having said that, I have lot of stuff that isn't audiophile earcandy that is worth having.

    Don't forget Mother Love Bone either guys. :)
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited September 2009
    i will be getting the AIC album for sure. Their unplugged album is one of my favorite recordings by far. Even the wife will let me turn that one way up. :D
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited September 2009
    If you like Chris Cornell then I suggest this cd: Chris Cornell- Live In Sweden. Very good live performance with great audio quality.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
    edited September 2009
    vc69 wrote: »

    Don't forget Mother Love Bone either guys. :)

    I have that as well, another one I will dig out. you guys are taking me back big time..
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  • BigMac
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    edited September 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    you guys are taking me back big time..

    Might as well break out 72826 while you're at it.:D
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited September 2009
    vc69 wrote: »
    Agreed that AIC was a great band. I heard the new single though and was entirely unimpressed. I own everything Layne Staley ever recorded with them as well as the Mad Season CD. Good stuff.
    Jerry should just do his own thing. He can sing well enough and is a good songwriter. I would much prefer that to this rehashed crap. I haven't heard the whole CD but if the single is any indication I won't be buying it. Never really intended to. AIC no longer exists.

    I agree. I have not heard any of the new stuff, but the band that was AIC is no more. The art will change with a different artist. I never liked any of Jerry's solo stuff.

    I have no probelm with the new AIC, I just wish they now have a different band name.
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  • vc69
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    edited September 2009
    BigMac wrote: »
    If you like Chris Cornell then I suggest this cd: Chris Cornell- Live In Sweden. Very good live performance with great audio quality.

    I absolutely love Soundgarden. As for Chris Cornell's solo stuff, meh. That last thing he did was just pathetic.:rolleyes:
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  • Bass_Pedal
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    edited September 2009
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited September 2009
    Mad Season ahhh yes. great project. I can't wait for the new AIC cd. I have been listening to the 2 singles for the last few weeks.
    I also own all of AIC Cd's as well as Jerry's . Just great music.
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  • beaglehead12
    beaglehead12 Posts: 80
    edited September 2009
    When was it released
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    edited September 2009
    BigMac wrote: »
    If you like Chris Cornell then I suggest this cd: Chris Cornell- Live In Sweden. Very good live performance with great audio quality.

    I second that. The live versions of some of those songs are so good that I almost can't listen to the originals anymore. Great album.
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    edited September 2009
    beaglehead12 wrote: »
    When was it released

    Not released yet. Will be released on Sept. 29. I received mine from an acquaintance that works locally in the music industry.

    For those that are interested, here is a link to win an autographed guitar from AIC. Good luck.

    http://www.totalassault.com/contests/id/02346/
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  • Poee7R
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    edited September 2009
    BigMac wrote: »
    If you like Chris Cornell then I suggest this cd: Chris Cornell- Live In Sweden. Very good live performance with great audio quality.

    Where can you find this?

    Ive looked through amazon, ebay etc and cant find anything.


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  • BigMac
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    edited September 2009
    Poee7R wrote: »
    Where can you find this?

    Ive looked through amazon, ebay etc and cant find anything.


    Dave

    The Unplugged In Sweden cd is a bootleg. This album is also known as 'At the O-Bar'. I picked mine up from Plan 9 here in Richmond. This bootleg cd happened to be in one of his offical release cd cases. I had no idea what it was when I looked at it (cd-r) but at Plan 9 they have cd players where you can go up to the counter, give them the cd, and they will let you listen to it before you buy it. Even if you go to a site that is charging for the cd, no money goes to the artist since it is a fan made bootleg. Most of the sites you can buy it from only have .mp3 and a crappy bitrate of 192kbps. You may find one here or there on some of the music trade forums.

    When it comes to bootlegs there is a 'gray' area concerning them. The performance is the property of the artist without a doubt. Most artist don't care if you trade the bootleg, as long as you do not sell it for profit. There are lots of artists that encourage bootlegging and some that don't want it done at all. From everything I have read concerning Chris Cornell and his shows, he could care less. That's my personal opinon after reading tons of forums trying to find out the answer.

    I have seen people here on CP posting bootleg songs, so I will post this one time to see if it's acceptable. If not then MODS please delete the link. Anyone who reads this please chime in if you think this is not in good taste or is not permissable here. I will wait a little while before I post a link to my upload (plus it will take a few to upload anyway). Thanks.

    Here is a link to a contest to see Chris Cornell live at the Hard Rock in Vegas.

    THE PRIZE: The winner and his or her guest will receive round-trip airfare (in the form of 100,000 American Airlines Advantage Miles), VIP tickets to the Chris Cornell performance, a free one-year subscription to SPIN magazine, and a three-night stay in the new Paradise Tower at the Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino! Winner and guest must be 21+ plus to win.

    http://www.spin.com/articles/win-tickets-see-chris-cornell-live
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    I've gotten past the craziness of AIC without Layne, and I'll definitely be picking this up sooner or later.
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    edited September 2009
    I got the ok to post this so here it is (open to change). I am limiting the # of d/l to 10 so if you want it you better hurry. Since everything I found on the net concerning this is 192 kbps, that is what I made the .mp3. Even at 192 kbps the sound is actually very good. I also limited the bitrate for a smaller d/l. The file is an .iso of the .mp3 I made. Enjoy.....at least the first 10 people anyway.

    http://rapidshare.com/files/284909383/liveinsweden.iso.html

    **If all goes well and nothing changes and more people want it I will use EAC and rip it proper. This is kinda a test to see if there is any interest.**
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  • vc69
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    edited September 2009
    I'm gonna grab it. Thanks!
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