Jerry actually did very few of the harmonies on the records. Just the live stuff. He was amazing tho. Layne would lay down nearly all the vocal harmonies over his own voice.
@@jimmydavies9038 not true. He wrote the harmonies. But he influenced Cantrell to sing them and in doing so made cantrell a great singer in the process. You can always hear the difference between their voices. Cantrell sang alot on studio takes. Shit heaven beside you is almost all Cantrell
Daniel Castillo there are many songs where you can hear Jerry. That said you can hear 2 and 3 layers of laynes voice in probably 10 of their songs. He’d go to the studio and lay down all of the harmonies himself. He worked tirelessly at it even in his last session with the band. Jerry is heard more often in songs like would and heaven beside you because they were more of a call and reply and the contrast in their voices was the whole point
Alice in Chains was the greatest band of the grunge era, in my opinion. The lead singer, Layne Staley suffered with depression and drug addiction, and it took his life far too young. His death was a great loss to those who loved him, and to those who loved his music. I appreciate your reactions on such a visceral level, because you lose yourself in the music and have such a beautiful spirit. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel.
@@jasonspeelman4035Im one who likes Nirvana too, but I agree with you on the fact there is no reason they are bigger than AIC. Layne’s voice will never be topped.
Yea Chris Cornell was from Soundgarden & Audioslave, Scott Weiland the lead singer of Stone temple pilots & Velvet revolver. Mike Starr was the bassist from Alice in chains. Of the 5 big 'grunge' bands: Nirvana, Alice in chains, Soundgarden, Stone temple pilots and Pearl jam, Eddie Vedder from Pearl jam is the only singer still alive; all 5 were known for having pretty booming voices.
All had the known enemies, drugs and heroin in particular and depression. One can wonder how big AIC could have been had they been able to do more touring.
@@nonenone3257 So much happened because of his death. Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, "Would?" by Alice in Chains. I first heard of MLB when I read the very positive review in Rolling Stone for their debut, Apple. The review ended remarking on his death.
@@johncampbell756 Agreed, and the first 2 PJ records sound like MLB with a different singer. I lost interest in PJ when Ed started getting more control of the music writing part, Stone and Jeff were amazing by themselves. And when Ed fired the best drummer for the band Dave A I really lost interest, music got stale to me
Unfortunately a lot of great art stems from a place of profound pain. That's why so many of the greats are like shooting stars - brilliantly lighting up the rest of us for a few moments before they burn out and fade away. Staley, Weiland, Hendrix, Cobain, Morrison, Joplin ... far too many. It's almost like our world is too mundane to contain such luminescent talent.
Drugs didn't kill Layne, whatever drove him to use drugs did. There's a story there that will never be told. Thank you for such a respectful reaction to such a troubled soul.
Layne Staley was the lead singer of Alice in Chains. He died on April 5, 2002. He was 34. He toured with Alice in Chains and his other band, Mad Season, until 1996 (or 1997, depening on what you call a "show"). He had been battling an addiction to heroin the majority of his adult life. His girlfriend - later fiance - Demri Perrot passed away from a heroin overdose. The majority of lyrics are written by the guitarist Jerry Cantrell and sung by Layne. Cantrell often said the lyrics were about innocuous things like breakups and political messages like censorship (as is the case with Man in the Box). Most fans believe - especially me - that the lyrics were about Layne and Demri's relationship with each other and heroin. The songs were deep, and they played an entire acoustic show on MTV Unplugged that was one of the best performances ever. Layne was an believable talent, whose life ended too quickly and shortly after Demri's. Alice in Chains is still touring today, albeit with a different lead singer (William Duvall). Duvall is not Layne, but he is an amazing singer in his own right. Staley's mother has unsuccessfully litigated Jerry Cantrell for the Alice in Chains name, leaving a bitter note to an already complicated relationship. They're one of the greatest bands ever. I'm always happy when I find someone listening.
This was the first song by AIC I heard. I remember watching MTV at work (it was a music office so we had MTV on all day) and this literally made me jump out of my seat with excitement it was sooo good.. still gives me chills... Rest in Power Layne Staley
@@tempsitch5632 The band were are trying to get sober. Layne fell off the wagon first. John Baker Saunders, the bassist, relapsed and ODed on heroin in 1999.
Haha I just commented this. I’m late to the party but I totally agree. This album is epic. The bassist was also famous in the blues world. He’s gone too! I love I don’t know anything!!
Mad Season is AMAZING. Like Layne's unsung Masterpiece. Straight from the Soul. As the band put it : 'He was on a spiritual mission, not a musical one with that first album.'
I love this reaction. I was expecting the usual praise for the vocals particularly the chorus. But your commentary and your respectful silence/shock to realization that he was no longer alive said EVERYTHING! Keep em comming!
@@aryansigrid Yeah, that's usually true. If my knowledge is correct, Layne got turned onto heroine at a really early age by a cousin, though. I'm sure he had depression later in life due to his drug use, but I don't believe that's what lead him to it.
You just had the Greatest reaction day I have seen in 2 years of following reaction channels. 3 Zep and 3 Alice in Chains same day. My 2 favorite bands all time. You just became the Led Zep/Alice in Chains of reactors.
BRO! You are hearing what is my opinion one of the greatest bands ever! Thank you for covering AIC! Great channel and wish you the best. Keepem coming! Staley is so dearly missed😓 damn that guy could sing, very unique vocals! Absorb the moments of hearing one of the best!
"Brother" and "Heaven Beside You" from the Unplugged concert are 2 of my favorite Alice In Chains performances. And if you don't mind more "Gone too soon" singers, I suggest "No Rain" and "Change" by Blind Melon, the singer Shannon Hoon was just an incredible talent.
This was the 'clean' version, BTW. All the pit, spit etc were originally shit. Layne Staley was a beast of a singer! (As we just saw!) You could mention him in the same sentence with Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Bjork, Annie Lenox, Chris Cornell and other greats and not be committing blasphemy! Yeah, unfortunately, heroin use was very pervasive among the grunge era musicians and there were many OD/suicides. BTW, most heroin overdoses occur after someone uses heroin for a time then quit, then relapse and start using again. Users slowly ramp up to a high dose during their initial use, then quit and their body cleans out and they loose their resistance (induced enzyme levels that quickly metabolize the heroin, to be technical) then when they relapse they start with the high dose they last used, which their bodies are no longer prepared to handle. Sorry, had to let the scientist out for a second there. Thanks for this.
You just Gotta keep your head about yourself and make sure that that Alice in chains songs don’t start doing you like that one gym teacher who started dropping her Perl Jam off the bleachers on the cheerleaders.
Must do more Alice in Chains.."Again" and again and again, so many great songs to check out. My personal favorite band of this era including Nirvana, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam. I love them all.
The original singer Layne Staley was such an amazing singer! RIP to yet another great artist! I did just recently see them LIVE, the new lead singer is also amazing! But such a tragedy. 😔 The crazy thing is, my brother is a very talented musician, and ironically, when he did an Alice in Chains song, I suddenly realized, how he eerily could make his voice sound just like Layne's AND he looks JUST like Layne in certain music videos. It just sent chills up my spine! Love this band! Thanks again for another amazing reaction! Enjoyed it!
Absolutely amazing in concert....Layne was perfect....his voice unforgettable...I'm so blessed to have been able to truly witness such an incredible talent...love you still ...Layne 💕💕💕💕💕💕
I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to see Alice In Chains live in the early 90's..Layne was healthy and Fine as hell!! Talented he put every ounce of his performance to his audience!!! 🤩💜❤️💗
The two voices you hear in this band are Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell. They were very much a collaborative duo, sharing the song writing duties. Kinda like the Lennon & McCartney of grunge, lol. Layne, the lead singer, is the one who died. Jerry Cantrell is still very much alive. He sang the lead on many Alice In Chains songs, including hits like "Heaven Beside You." Their real magic, though, was when they sang together. They're voices went together like peanut butter and jelly.
Dude, you are one of the best on RUclips at reviewing songs. You have an open read to any genre and an eclectic taste in music. Keep doing your thang man, I will keep tuning in. Well done. Very well done.
i love you brother. i know man. i know how this song makes you feel. you are a genuinely good and decent human being. it is a pleasure to watch you from afar. i am a true fan of yours. thank you for what you do
Another favorite band of mine...Loved Layne Staley...His voice was so extraordinary!!!...May he and bassist Mike Starr rest in peace...Sadly, both passed away from drug addiction...🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁...
Jeff's Boy Nicky - I disagree, when you look up top metal bands of the 90s Alice In Chains is nowhere to be found. Now if you look up rock’s top bands, or grunge (which is a rock sub genre) they’re top 5 on most lists. There’s a reason for that.
Jamal I'm 65yr old Disabled Veteran 95% of the time is spent in my Little apt you'll never know how much enjoyment you bring to an old man's life many tks Bobby Daniels Memphis Tennessee
Thanks for getting me to enjoy their music again.Lane(sp) passed away a few months after the MTV Unplugged. He's singing from the grave and it sounds like it.
Jamal, I would highly recommend these songs by Alice in chains, No excuses, I stay way, Rotten Apple, Love hate love, Dirt. Layne also did an album called Above with a band called Mad Season. Amazing songs. Wake Up, River of deceit, Long Gone day, I'm Above. Lifeless Dead.
You watched this one without pausing it. That says a lot! And your face at 5:26 is exactly how mine was when I saw that end shot. It freaked me out too. But I knew I would love this band and everything they gave us.
Yes sadly nearly every lead vocalist from this era and genre is now gone. Can’t wait till you do comfortably numb by Pink Floyd. Make sure you do the live version at Earls court (pulse tour) 94.❤️❤️
Jamal not only is the singer badass but the guitar player Cantrell man he wrote most of the songs for this band. Underated in my eyes. But one of my favorite bands of all times!
I’m glad I had a dad with great music. I use to listen to this, AC/DC, GnR, Pearl Jam, Metallica, and many more on the school bus lol. Little ol me just jamming to cds on the bus! Wish y’all the best! Keep your head up and smoke a bowl for me
Blackie Lawless un plugged and Pearl Jam oozed out all over little Bobby Dillons shoe so he gave him that crippling space cheese from Rob Zombie. Takes mmmme back
Love your channel, man. You have genuine reactions and always offer a variety of genres. You respect music and the impact it has on us all, no matter our color, ethnic background, or socio-economic status. You keep it real. You have a great message and I enjoy your work. Keep it up. From Alabama.
Hey dude I have to let you know I appreciate your HONEST reactions unlike alot of other RUclipsrs who FAKE a positive reaction for the people who like the particular band to keep them as subscribers pretending to be into music that you know is outside thier usual genre ..like the ones who react to metal by dancing with phony smiles as if people can't see through the lack of integrity because they react to EVERY song the exact same way ..not you which is why I will keep subbing and watching yours because I truly never know what I'm going to get with you and that's what I like I know you won't fake it to please me or any viewer . Thanks for being real !
Great group . Layne's voice is amazing . Their songs deep . Some of the lyrics are prophetic . Losing two members heart breaking . Layne towards the end was in very rough shape . You can see it and yet he fell thru the cracks . In the 90 's groups wrote their own music and sang it . No covers . You lose quite a bit when it's not your music . I love music . I go way back before rock . Listen to blues ect . It is great a new generation is listening to Alice In Chains . Nobody can imitate them . Love your reactions . Rock
"Man In The Box" I'm the man in the box [Album version:] Buried in my shit [Music video version:] Buried in my pit Won't you come and save me, save me? Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut? Jesus Christ, deny your maker He who tries will be wasted Feed my eyes. Now you've sewn them shut I'm the dog who gets beat [Album version:] Shove my nose in shit [Music video version:] Shove my nose in spit Won't you come and save me, save me? Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut? Jesus Christ, deny your maker He who tries will be wasted Feed my eyes. Now you've sewn them shut Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut? Jesus Christ, deny your maker He who tries will be wasted Feed my eyes. Now you've sewn them shut
It gives you pause to think about where these men fell short in their young lives. Being older, I wish there was someone who could come along side of these artists and help them get a firm grip on reality and life. It pains me to think about what we have lost from creative artists cutting their lives short and I feel for their families especially.
LOL... Your reaction when the video ends with Layne Staley's eyes sewn shut is priceless... Good stuff. The litany of young artists, especially lead singers that die at an early age is astounding.
That chugging, chunky guitar tone in this song is one of the greatest sounds ever produced by humanity, just drops you right down in the groove of the song without even trying. These guys were freakin' BRILLIANT.
I love these hat trick reactions you're doing!!! After AIC u gotta react to Pearl Jam Black unplugged, Jeremy & Porch live at Pink Pop!!! Seriously, u can thank me later😉 Much ♥️ from Bama 🙋 💕 PS: All members of Pearl Jam are still Alive💯
Though Layne Staley has passed. Jerry Cantrell sings some of their songs too. They have a new singer now who sounds just like Layne and they still make great music. You should check out Jerry Cantrell's solo career. Song called "cut you in" by Jerry Cantrell
My favorite band out of that Seattle scene. Nutshell is my fav song by them. It’s sad but real if you’ve ever been in that mindset or addicted (which brings the mindset too).
Been creeping for a while and saw this video and subscribed. Please my brotha, react to Alice in Chains "Shame in You" its a very powerful song but a lot of reactors missed it.
Layne Staley is probably the most talented rock vocalist of his generation. Such a small guy with such a large voice. I'm so glad I got to see AIC live before Layne passed, it was epic.
One of the best bands and best songs in rock history. RIP Layne. I pray to God that you’ve found serenity. You had a beautiful soul and will ALWAYS be missed. 😢💙
Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell had amazing harmonies
Layne Staley had one of the saddest deaths 😭
Jerry actually did very few of the harmonies on the records. Just the live stuff. He was amazing tho. Layne would lay down nearly all the vocal harmonies over his own voice.
@@jimmydavies9038 not true. He wrote the harmonies. But he influenced Cantrell to sing them and in doing so made cantrell a great singer in the process. You can always hear the difference between their voices. Cantrell sang alot on studio takes. Shit heaven beside you is almost all Cantrell
Daniel Castillo there are many songs where you can hear Jerry. That said you can hear 2 and 3 layers of laynes voice in probably 10 of their songs. He’d go to the studio and lay down all of the harmonies himself. He worked tirelessly at it even in his last session with the band. Jerry is heard more often in songs like would and heaven beside you because they were more of a call and reply and the contrast in their voices was the whole point
Yea Jerry Cantrell sings a lot on the records. And wrote a lot of the songs. Jerry's solo stuff is awesome. Boggy depot is a great album
The pipes on that man were nuts, I swear!!!! Gorgeous voice!
I have loved Alice in Chains for Twenty years and still love them
Especially considering he was a drummer because everyone told him he'd never make it as a singer.
Saw them in 1991 3rd row, Van Halen was the headliner
Especially earlier on before the addiction ruined him!
He used to be a choir boy. It paid off 💕
Alice in Chains was the greatest band of the grunge era, in my opinion. The lead singer, Layne Staley suffered with depression and drug addiction, and it took his life far too young. His death was a great loss to those who loved him, and to those who loved his music. I appreciate your reactions on such a visceral level, because you lose yourself in the music and have such a beautiful spirit. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel.
I feel like you just took the words right out of my mouth.
I agree, can't stand Nirvana.
@@jasonspeelman4035Im one who likes Nirvana too, but I agree with you on the fact there is no reason they are bigger than AIC. Layne’s voice will never be topped.
Yea Chris Cornell was from Soundgarden & Audioslave, Scott Weiland the lead singer of Stone temple pilots & Velvet revolver. Mike Starr was the bassist from Alice in chains. Of the 5 big 'grunge' bands: Nirvana, Alice in chains, Soundgarden, Stone temple pilots and Pearl jam, Eddie Vedder from Pearl jam is the only singer still alive; all 5 were known for having pretty booming voices.
All had the known enemies, drugs and heroin in particular and depression. One can wonder how big AIC could have been had they been able to do more touring.
And Eddie is only in Pearl Jam because Andrew Wood died.
First time I've seen anyone mention Andrew Wood. God, Mother Love Bone was so good.
@@nonenone3257 So much happened because of his death. Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, "Would?" by Alice in Chains. I first heard of MLB when I read the very positive review in Rolling Stone for their debut, Apple. The review ended remarking on his death.
@@johncampbell756 Agreed, and the first 2 PJ records sound like MLB with a different singer. I lost interest in PJ when Ed started getting more control of the music writing part, Stone and Jeff were amazing by themselves. And when Ed fired the best drummer for the band Dave A I really lost interest, music got stale to me
It's tough being a Gen X'er and all of our voices dying so young. We pretty much have Ed Vedder left and we want to wrap him in bubble wrap.
Yes, protect Eddy.
Eddie and Trent...
They died all along...look up the 27 Club
@@twhitten828 Yep, I'm familiar with the club :(
I completely agree with u on Eddie Veder. Beautiful voice. Saw a video with him and Cat Stevens singing together.
Unfortunately a lot of great art stems from a place of profound pain. That's why so many of the greats are like shooting stars - brilliantly lighting up the rest of us for a few moments before they burn out and fade away. Staley, Weiland, Hendrix, Cobain, Morrison, Joplin ... far too many. It's almost like our world is too mundane to contain such luminescent talent.
The brightest flames burn quickest...
All of them self medicating their pain with tons of drugs and alcohol.
Beautifully said!!!❤
Ian Curtis Aswell
Now that's some poetry right there
One of the best hard rock songs ever imo. Love the guitar riff, and the lyrics are hard to ignore. May he RIP, awesome voice.
Dude. You really get it. Thank you for giving love to all of these LEGENDARY people that enriched our lives! LOVE your reactions!
Amen!
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Many say that Nirvana started the 'grunge' revolution in popular music. I say that Alice in Chains was there first -- harder, louder, and better.
Agreed. Nirvana's annoying
Layne could sing circles around Kurt, Chris and Eddie.
Agree..Absolutely..Agree..
Appreciate that both are “grunge” but made their own style and made them perfectly
it’s and era not a genre with any of the bands fact yes all rock bands
Drugs didn't kill Layne, whatever drove him to use drugs did. There's a story there that will never be told. Thank you for such a respectful reaction to such a troubled soul.
thats the way I've always looked at substance abuse, the drugs is just a crutch to whatever the real ailment is
18 years ago today, we lost a great singer and genuinely awesome human being. R.I.P Layne.
I love u Jamal, your reactions are so heartfelt
Thank You🙏🏾
@@jamelakajamal there’s a typo on your title card, the song is MAN IN THE BOX
I'm late to the party, but, Jamal's reaction videos are the only vids, I fool with. No disrespect to the others...I just don't dig em.
3 Zep songs and 3 AIC songs in one day, that's some quality stuff right there.
The man knows who will provide good music!
Check out a song called "Would" by them. Amazing
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Yes!! That's my favorite!
My favorite song of all time
Their greatest song. Suitably, the final song on their greatest album.
Would? My all time fave AiC song...
React to Alice in chains - " Down in a hole" , " Sea of sorrow" & "Got me wrong"
Down in a Hole - MTV Unplugged version!
Or my cover, where I sing all of it and play every instrument!!!
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seriously bro! got me wrong is sooo under rated
This person is correct
Would?
Layne Staley was the lead singer of Alice in Chains. He died on April 5, 2002. He was 34. He toured with Alice in Chains and his other band, Mad Season, until 1996 (or 1997, depening on what you call a "show"). He had been battling an addiction to heroin the majority of his adult life. His girlfriend - later fiance - Demri Perrot passed away from a heroin overdose. The majority of lyrics are written by the guitarist Jerry Cantrell and sung by Layne. Cantrell often said the lyrics were about innocuous things like breakups and political messages like censorship (as is the case with Man in the Box). Most fans believe - especially me - that the lyrics were about Layne and Demri's relationship with each other and heroin. The songs were deep, and they played an entire acoustic show on MTV Unplugged that was one of the best performances ever.
Layne was an believable talent, whose life ended too quickly and shortly after Demri's.
Alice in Chains is still touring today, albeit with a different lead singer (William Duvall). Duvall is not Layne, but he is an amazing singer in his own right. Staley's mother has unsuccessfully litigated Jerry Cantrell for the Alice in Chains name, leaving a bitter note to an already complicated relationship.
They're one of the greatest bands ever. I'm always happy when I find someone listening.
Live at the Moore is the best Man in The Box, every song from that show is fantastic. The band was kickin on all cylinders that night
This was the first song by AIC I heard. I remember watching MTV at work (it was a music office so we had MTV on all day) and this literally made me jump out of my seat with excitement it was sooo good.. still gives me chills... Rest in Power Layne Staley
Rain When I Die. So many great Alice in Chains. Also Sunshine. Etc.
Sunshine...hell yes.
Nobody ever mentions sunshine. Definitely one of my favorites by them. Definitely overlooked.
Sunshine🤘🏻underrated, but still my favorite
Yes!! The drop in Sunshine is so beautiful! And it showcases Layne's vocals!
Layne's other band Mad Season never gets the attention it deserves. YOU CAN CHANGE THAT!! Mad Season- Wake Up one of the best songs you'll listen to
And half of that line-up is dead as well.
@@tempsitch5632 The band were are trying to get sober. Layne fell off the wagon first. John Baker Saunders, the bassist, relapsed and ODed on heroin in 1999.
Haha I just commented this. I’m late to the party but I totally agree. This album is epic. The bassist was also famous in the blues world. He’s gone too! I love I don’t know anything!!
Definitely check it Mad Season. The entire album is amazing
Mad Season is AMAZING.
Like Layne's unsung Masterpiece.
Straight from the Soul.
As the band put it :
'He was on a spiritual mission, not a musical one with that first album.'
His voice still gives me goosebumps! Pain and power coming from his voice.
I love this reaction. I was expecting the usual praise for the vocals particularly the chorus. But your commentary and your respectful silence/shock to realization that he was no longer alive said EVERYTHING! Keep em comming!
Yes, he is unfortunately no longer with us. Drugs.... so sad.
Drug Use/Abuse is a Symptom of something much more complex.
@@aryansigrid Yeah, that's usually true. If my knowledge is correct, Layne got turned onto heroine at a really early age by a cousin, though. I'm sure he had depression later in life due to his drug use, but I don't believe that's what lead him to it.
Pharmaceutical drugs yup
Listen to Alice in Chains studio version of Nutshell. Always chokes me up hearing that haunting yet talented voice.
Agreed, though I prefer the Unplugged version a bit better.
Their harmonizing is like no other - can’t be repeated ♾
I love this band so much, when he died I was heartbroken. Such a talented man and such a talented band.
You just had the Greatest reaction day I have seen in 2 years of following reaction channels. 3 Zep and 3 Alice in Chains same day. My 2 favorite bands all time. You just became the Led Zep/Alice in Chains of reactors.
Thanks🙏🏾 I Appreciate You
BRO! You are hearing what is my opinion one of the greatest bands ever! Thank you for covering AIC! Great channel and wish you the best. Keepem coming! Staley is so dearly missed😓 damn that guy could sing, very unique vocals! Absorb the moments of hearing one of the best!
Love Hate Love live at The Moore. You will Love Love Love it.
Any song from the live at The Moore is absolutely great
"Brother" and "Heaven Beside You" from the Unplugged concert are 2 of my favorite Alice In Chains performances.
And if you don't mind more "Gone too soon" singers, I suggest "No Rain" and "Change" by Blind Melon, the singer Shannon Hoon was just an incredible talent.
This was the 'clean' version, BTW. All the pit, spit etc were originally shit.
Layne Staley was a beast of a singer! (As we just saw!) You could mention him in the same sentence with Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Bjork, Annie Lenox, Chris Cornell and other greats and not be committing blasphemy!
Yeah, unfortunately, heroin use was very pervasive among the grunge era musicians and there were many OD/suicides. BTW, most heroin overdoses occur after someone uses heroin for a time then quit, then relapse and start using again. Users slowly ramp up to a high dose during their initial use, then quit and their body cleans out and they loose their resistance (induced enzyme levels that quickly metabolize the heroin, to be technical) then when they relapse they start with the high dose they last used, which their bodies are no longer prepared to handle. Sorry, had to let the scientist out for a second there.
Thanks for this.
i can't stand the "cleaned up" version - it loses so much of it's OOMPH that way!
I loved it when my local rock station would sneak the album version on the air.
The first video of Alice In Chains to hit MTV, and unfortunately the healthiest we see Layne 😥 Down hill from here. Lost a great one
Yep.
Paint it Red! Paint it Red two #1 records & they couldn’t tour....dude flamed out fast....blew up his great talent. 😥
Yes we did. Amazing voices!
Yes we did.. tortured souls 😓
You had that feeling of missing somebody you’ve never met and just learned of. Crazy how it works. RIP Layne
I saw Alice In Chains in 1996 with Layne Staley at Freedom Hall in Louisville Kentucky. The most talented singer and best voice ever!!!
You Literally got to do every Alice in Chains song. All incredible
In agreement
YESSSSSSS
You just Gotta keep your head about yourself and make sure that that Alice in chains songs don’t start doing you like that one gym teacher who started dropping her Perl Jam off the bleachers on the cheerleaders.
I am sooooo glad that you listened to this. Everything about it is absolutely legendary. Soooo glad you appreciated it.
Must do more Alice in Chains.."Again" and again and again, so many great songs to check out. My personal favorite band of this era including Nirvana, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots and Pearl Jam. I love them all.
Again is an awesome track for a reaction and it won't make a fool of him lmao
The original singer Layne Staley was such an amazing singer! RIP to yet another great artist! I did just recently see them LIVE, the new lead singer is also amazing! But such a tragedy. 😔
The crazy thing is, my brother is a very talented musician, and ironically, when he did an Alice in Chains song, I suddenly realized, how he eerily could make his voice sound just like Layne's AND he looks JUST like Layne in certain music videos. It just sent chills up my spine!
Love this band! Thanks again for another amazing reaction! Enjoyed it!
One of my favorite Alice in Chains you should listen to is I Can't Remember. It isn't highly requested but Layne really nails it.
He nails it all.
Absolutely amazing in concert....Layne was perfect....his voice unforgettable...I'm so blessed to have been able to truly witness such an incredible talent...love you still ...Layne 💕💕💕💕💕💕
I like watching him react because I can literally see him get hit with the intensity and become overwhelmed, just like I did and still do.
The guitar work in this son combined with the singing just vibe perfectly togeather
I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to see Alice In Chains live in the early 90's..Layne was healthy and Fine as hell!! Talented he put every ounce of his performance to his audience!!! 🤩💜❤️💗
For some reason I thought you already checked them out.....great band....great songs...great perfomances...enjoy.
Ha. Again you're reviewing stuff I love. AIC best group ever best sound ever! Early 90's was a great time to be in college.
Yeah me too👌
That you were speechless throughout the video says a lot. Thank you.
"Love Hate Love" and "Rain When I Die" are some incredible Alice songs. For more grunge, you should try Soundgarden's "Outshined"
The two voices you hear in this band are Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell. They were very much a collaborative duo, sharing the song writing duties. Kinda like the Lennon & McCartney of grunge, lol. Layne, the lead singer, is the one who died. Jerry Cantrell is still very much alive. He sang the lead on many Alice In Chains songs, including hits like "Heaven Beside You." Their real magic, though, was when they sang together. They're voices went together like peanut butter and jelly.
Mike Starr had a hard time with his passing that his drug problem skyrocketed. He passed a few years ago. Was really hoping he would beat this 🥺
@Beth Meyers true. It's just so sad. My heart went out to him on the rehab show with Dr Drew.
@Beth Meyers It wasn't misplaced.. He was there the night he ODed and did nothing..
Dude, you are one of the best on RUclips at reviewing songs. You have an open read to any genre and an eclectic taste in music. Keep doing your thang man, I will keep tuning in. Well done. Very well done.
ALICE IN CHAINS - THEM BONES.
i love you brother. i know man. i know how this song makes you feel. you are a genuinely good and decent human being. it is a pleasure to watch you from afar. i am a true fan of yours. thank you for what you do
Jerry's guitar playing is amazing yet some of his riffs are straight forward and simple but man he plays the hell of em
Another favorite band of mine...Loved Layne Staley...His voice was so extraordinary!!!...May he and bassist Mike Starr rest in peace...Sadly, both passed away from drug addiction...🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁...
"We Die Young" , please ? The band was lumped in grunge but actually they are more metal than anything else.
onsese joo they were metal until sap
They’re grunge man, at least they’re most famous songs
@@kingexclusivo They were self-described as more metal than grunge, so...
Jeff's Boy Nicky - I disagree, when you look up top metal bands of the 90s Alice In Chains is nowhere to be found. Now if you look up rock’s top bands, or grunge (which is a rock sub genre) they’re top 5 on most lists. There’s a reason for that.
There are always new great artists in every generation. I am 64 and appreciate and enjoy them all.
Mad season- river of deceit
Amazing song with the same singer....🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Jamal I'm 65yr old Disabled Veteran 95% of the time is spent in my Little apt you'll never know how much enjoyment you bring to an old man's life many tks Bobby Daniels Memphis Tennessee
Also check out Mad Season, Layne's side project. Great stuff!!
Amazing Composition and Masterfully Done Song.......Phenominal 🎼🎼🎼
"Loosely based on censorship... plus I was really stoned when I wrote it so it meant something different then"
- Layne Staley
Thanks for getting me to enjoy their music again.Lane(sp) passed away a few months after the MTV Unplugged.
He's singing from the grave and it sounds like it.
Dude the live version of this song is amazing
Thanks for reacting to this song. One of my all time favorites.
Jamal, I would highly recommend these songs by Alice in chains,
No excuses,
I stay way,
Rotten Apple,
Love hate love,
Dirt.
Layne also did an album called Above with a band called Mad Season. Amazing songs.
Wake Up,
River of deceit,
Long Gone day,
I'm Above.
Lifeless Dead.
the entire Jar of Flies LP =], also that Mad Season Album was a masterwork of art !
You watched this one without pausing it. That says a lot!
And your face at 5:26 is exactly how mine was when I saw that end shot. It freaked me out too.
But I knew I would love this band and everything they gave us.
Yes sadly nearly every lead vocalist from this era and genre is now gone. Can’t wait till you do comfortably numb by Pink Floyd. Make sure you do the live version at Earls court (pulse tour) 94.❤️❤️
Yes!
So GLAD YOU'VE Discovered it !
The song Nutshell by them is my favorite. On the Jar of Flies album.
Jamal not only is the singer badass but the guitar player Cantrell man he wrote most of the songs for this band. Underated in my eyes. But one of my favorite bands of all times!
Down In A Hole/ Would/ I Stay Away/ Them Bones
I stay away is that song I just looped over and over.
Song..Down..in..the..hole..
Is 1 of Many That Does It For Me..
I Stay Away is my favorite
Love your show because you take these songs seriously.
Yeah he died my guy! Overdose 😭 he is one of my favorite writers! I relate to a lot of his music! Btw love your videos I make everyone watch w me.
I’m glad I had a dad with great music. I use to listen to this, AC/DC, GnR, Pearl Jam, Metallica, and many more on the school bus lol. Little ol me just jamming to cds on the bus!
Wish y’all the best! Keep your head up and smoke a bowl for me
Pearl jam-MTV Unplugged "Black" pleaseeee... Pulll up the lyrics
That's amazing.....that passion.
tiffany lara this!
Blackie Lawless un plugged and Pearl Jam oozed out all over little Bobby Dillons shoe so he gave him that crippling space cheese from Rob Zombie. Takes mmmme back
Love your channel, man. You have genuine reactions and always offer a variety of genres. You respect music and the impact it has on us all, no matter our color, ethnic background, or socio-economic status. You keep it real. You have a great message and I enjoy your work. Keep it up. From Alabama.
Check out "Got Me Wrong" from the Sap EP. It's awesome as well!!!
Hey dude I have to let you know I appreciate your HONEST reactions unlike alot of other RUclipsrs who FAKE a positive reaction for the people who like the particular band to keep them as subscribers pretending to be into music that you know is outside thier usual genre ..like the ones who react to metal by dancing with phony smiles as if people can't see through the lack of integrity because they react to EVERY song the exact same way ..not you which is why I will keep subbing and watching yours because I truly never know what I'm going to get with you and that's what I like I know you won't fake it to please me or any viewer . Thanks for being real !
listen to their Jar of Flies ep. Acoustic heart wrenching stuff in there.
Thanks man...btw happy anniversary to you and da wifey.
Sometimes we just get the Great ones for a short time. There is a long list! They tells us their story and move on.
Great group . Layne's voice is amazing . Their songs deep . Some of the lyrics are prophetic . Losing two members heart breaking . Layne towards the end was in very rough shape . You can see it and yet he fell thru the cracks . In the 90 's groups wrote their own music and sang it . No covers . You lose quite a bit when it's not your music . I love music . I go way back before rock . Listen to blues ect . It is great a new generation is listening to Alice In Chains . Nobody can imitate them . Love your reactions . Rock
"Man In The Box"
I'm the man in the box
[Album version:] Buried in my shit
[Music video version:] Buried in my pit
Won't you come and save me, save me?
Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut?
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
He who tries will be wasted
Feed my eyes. Now you've sewn them shut
I'm the dog who gets beat
[Album version:] Shove my nose in shit
[Music video version:] Shove my nose in spit
Won't you come and save me, save me?
Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut?
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
He who tries will be wasted
Feed my eyes. Now you've sewn them shut
Feed my eyes. Can you sew them shut?
Jesus Christ, deny your maker
He who tries will be wasted
Feed my eyes. Now you've sewn them shut
It gives you pause to think about where these men fell short in their young lives. Being older, I wish there was someone who could come along side of these artists and help them get a firm grip on reality and life. It pains me to think about what we have lost from creative artists cutting their lives short and I feel for their families especially.
This song was my introduction to Alice in Chains and it's been a love affair ever since !
Mine too. I remember listening to this masterpiece on repeat all day long when I came across the band back then.
LOL... Your reaction when the video ends with Layne Staley's eyes sewn shut is priceless... Good stuff. The litany of young artists, especially lead singers that die at an early age is astounding.
Man, what the HELL ever happened to real music. Harsh and raw. Alice
That chugging, chunky guitar tone in this song is one of the greatest sounds ever produced by humanity, just drops you right down in the groove of the song without even trying. These guys were freakin' BRILLIANT.
I love these hat trick reactions you're doing!!! After AIC u gotta react to Pearl Jam Black unplugged, Jeremy & Porch live at Pink Pop!!! Seriously, u can thank me later😉 Much ♥️ from Bama 🙋 💕
PS: All members of Pearl Jam are still Alive💯
Thanks👍🏾
ROLL TIDE!!!! 🐘🐘🏈🏈😃😃
RIP Layne!!! God rest your soul,Keep up the good work jamel.
React to Love Hate Love live at the Moore theater in Seattle please
Though Layne Staley has passed. Jerry Cantrell sings some of their songs too. They have a new singer now who sounds just like Layne and they still make great music. You should check out Jerry Cantrell's solo career. Song called "cut you in" by Jerry Cantrell
Do Would or Them Bones by Alice in Chains both great songs
My favorite band out of that Seattle scene. Nutshell is my fav song by them. It’s sad but real if you’ve ever been in that mindset or addicted (which brings the mindset too).
You should react to Alice in chains "Love Hate Love " live at the Moore
You’re right. It’s heartbreaking.
Been creeping for a while and saw this video and subscribed. Please my brotha, react to Alice in Chains "Shame in You" its a very powerful song but a lot of reactors missed it.
Finally someone else appreciates that track!!!!
Layne Staley is probably the most talented rock vocalist of his generation. Such a small guy with such a large voice. I'm so glad I got to see AIC live before Layne passed, it was epic.
You should try rotten apple and them bones by AIC.
One of the best bands and best songs in rock history. RIP Layne. I pray to God that you’ve found serenity. You had a beautiful soul and will ALWAYS be missed. 😢💙