Alice In Chains- Black Gives Way To Blue
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Hey, you should have them in your music library too."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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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.
If the song your heard was A Looking in View a lot of the vocals in that song is Jerry and not William.My Home Theater (WIP):
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66chevyIISS wrote: »If the song your heard was A Looking in View a lot of the vocals in that song is Jerry and not William.
Could have been. I have no idea what the name of the song was, but it had a very repetitive chorus. Kinda lame. Whatever.
I'm not dissing anyone who likes it at all, I'm just saying that I don't. Jerry is good enough and should be doing his own thing. Calling this Alice In Chains just doesn't seem right.-Kevin
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Red vs Blue was one of my favourite things to watch a few years ago.
I might go through every episode ever made and laugh insanely over each one again lol
Im not too sure if there will be a new series.
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I picked this up today and I'm finding that the more I listen to it the more I like it. I also had a few German beers and I think the couch is getting more comfortable.
The Cd is excellent. I'll tell you about a few really good songs I like a lot.
The cd starts out with "all secrets known" good song. I'm digging it the more I listen.
"Check my brain" was released before the cd and I really dig that song. It's a great song and probably one of the best ones on the cd. "Last of my Kind" has the new singer clearly and he is good as what he does but It's not lane. For some reason that bothers me. One of the weaker songs for me. It sounds like something "HE" must have written and wanted it one the cd. You hear AIC influence but it's in a different direction. You will understand once you listen. I'm die hard AIC fan so I might be a little more critical then most.
Next up is "Your Decision" at first I didn't like this cut. The chord progression is so over used. But the Vocials are very well done and in AIC style. More JERRY style but I like Jerry style. it's growing on me.
So then comes "A looking in View" For now I'm gonna say this song is my favorite if I had to pick one. I downloaded it before the cd and I absolutely love it. So damn good. The flow of the song just takes me. Not to mention my Mythos ST's rock the house with this song. The entire cd to be honestly but I reach for the remote when this song comes on and I want to push my walls. There are moments of "lane" for me. I can almost hear him singing along. God I miss him.
"when the sun rose" surprised me. When it first came on I was like ok what the hell is this. Then it came on again(2nd time around) and I felt like old Alice In Chains with a new song. My system not to mention sound incredible. I'm totally happy with my new speakers. I even did the complete NO NO for myself and ran Ext Stereo which is like 5 channel stereo wit other receivers . I can't believe the quality and synergy I have. I'm so impressed. NICE!!! but this isn't about my speakers, but as I sit here writing this , they surprise me and I gotta comment. Great song. More Lane moments , I can hear him singing this song and nailing it like he usually does. I must miss him more then I realize. This is the first AIC cd without him. Sucks he had to drug himself all up and die. ****.
"Acid Bubble" has a weird flow. But it fits on this cd and within the AIC realm. When yo hear it you know it's them but find yourself in new territory. It's kinda cool. Things change you know and you have to except it. Like it or not. Sorry I'm buzzing a little bit so forgive me I don't drink all that much nor post when I'm a little lit. So if this post is nuts , forgive me. I'm writing it as I listen for the 4th time tonight.
"Lesson learned" ( which I sometimes don't) is a Jerry sounding song. it's got that thing he does. It almost sounds solo. Like it would be on his new project piece. I hear "cut you in" in it. has that kind of feel with more smooth ness.
"Take her out" Ok where did this come from. I so far think it's the worse song on the cd. It's not bad but compared to others it comes up slightly weak. New Singer song maybe? Kinda boring. Maybe after a week in the truck , a few workouts and maybe a killer mountain bike ride , I might come around with it, for now , it's last.
"Private Hell". Nice flow nice feel. Something open about this song I really like it. The flow is so good. I want a glass of wine but my beer will do. Maybe tied for 1st place on this cd.
"Black gives way to Blue" Alright soft ending to a pretty dam good cd. I find it's going to be a long road of listening. I enjoy listening in the truck , on the bike path , working out or just sitting here on my couch. My wife just commented on this song , she really likes it. So do I. Fading out by design , I gotta read the words so I can figure out what the hell they are singing about. I like to listen a few times before I read. Get the flow , get the emotional feeling and connection I'm about to experience.
Well I'll wrap up , feel free to join in and talk about this wonderful cd. I'm happy I own it . Any AIC fan will. Lane is gone people , I hate it as much as anyone as he was one of my very favorite singers. He will be truly missed. This cd brings back all the feelings of loss like back when he passed. Sucks guys it really does but it's nice AIC held in there and are still giving to us fans.
Way to go guys and thanks.
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It's not bad. Still doesn't recapture the old AIC, but it's closer than JC's solo work. And is it me, or is it a little bass heavy?"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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It's not bad. Still doesn't recapture the old AIC, but it's closer than JC's solo work. And is it me, or is it a little bass heavy?
What song or songs? I didn't notice this. I was drinking the night I listened to it on my system. I usually ride around in my Truck or Work Truck listening.
I really like it. More I listen the more I like it. Some of the songs brings chills . Layne is gone but not forgotten.Dan
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Any of their non-acoustic sounding tracks seem a little bass heavy to me. Or maybe I'm just getting old."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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Any of their non-acoustic sounding tracks seem a little bass heavy to me. Or maybe I'm just getting old.
I didn't notice the "bass heavy" on the non acoustic songs. Maybe your sub is turned up or yeah your getting old:pDan
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