Huge shout out to my neighbor across the street who was playing this so loud I could Shazam it from inside my house. You introduced me to this song, and Alice in Chains. True story.
I'm a 53 year old man and I am still baffled how we have not come across an artist such as Layne Staley. His vocals are absolutely amazing, and I'm still grieving his loss. He was such an ambassador of grunge music and I am so honored to have been alive when he was in his prime. I still can't believe him, Kurt and Chris are gone.....but yet, I am so thankful to have been around when they were still putting out iconic music. When I play my guitar to these songs, I get tears in my eyes because I feel so blessed to play them. Godspeed to you Layne, Chris and Kurt. Thoughts and Prayers to our current generation......you will never see a better period than this.
As a black man from the other side of town, I'm so shocked that real rock is no longer in popular music. This is good music for the mind, easy poetry, hard vocals
Well, whether it's popular, or not, is debatable, because there are SO MANY MORE music subgenres, than there were 30 years ago and everyone can find something for themselves. But, nonetheless, I'm glad you like it, man. Rock on! \m/ 😉
I think it's because of the music industry, the record companies, they still determined who gets a contract, who gets played on the radio... it's so sad! But at least a happiness when a band has made it anyway. And Alice is one of the greatest; once you've been a fan, you'll always be a fan! They are just great. Who is capable of such music, can't be an average person.
Record industry dont want it to be popular anymore so they dont push it and therefore people generally dont care. All Genres of music have gotten worse and I know that sounds like something an old person would say but it's the truth.
This is a true story: When I was 18, we said goodbye to Layne, and I was really sad. I read that layne had a foundation made in his name. I wrote a small letter to them, explaining how much Layne meant to all of us, and a lot of our youth struggles with drugs, depression, etc. I wrote that I was an addict too. Since I was 15. I also sent $1. I was definitely not expecting a letter written back to me from Layne's mom. Her name is Nancy McCullum, and she runs the foundation. She sent me a poster of aic from the Moore Theater, some stickers, and in solemn disbelief, the program from Laynes celebration of life (or funeral) The program had the names Chris Cornell, Mark Lanagan from Screaming Trees, and Nancy and Ann Wilson from Heart. Chris Cornell and Heart did a cover of "Ring them Bells" written by Bob Dylan, and Mark Lanagan read a poem Layne had written. Anyway, I never thought that sending $1 to Laynes foundation would merit anything! Nancy, Laynes mom said encouraging words to me in regards to my opiate dependency. After years of on again off again substance abuse, I'm finally 150 days sober. It gets better. Thank you Nancy, Laynes mom, for the awesome keepsakes, and for giving birth and raising my favorite singer. God bless and take life one day at a time.
As a 56 year old Puerto Rican man from the Bushwick housing projects in Brooklyn Alice In Chains is still One of my favorite bands of all time thanks for the great music especially the great memories that came with it
I remember the night this premiered on MTV Headbanger's ball. I was doing my homework and not paying attention much, then suddenly WHAM! This song hit me like a mack truck. I skipped school that Monday, went to Harmony House instead and grabbed the cassette. Sat on the river all day, listening to it in my walkman. Good times.
I remember MTV the summer 1990 airing this and it was unlike anything else at the time. I was a Crue & Van Halen fan and was crushed by this new sound.
look at this through my eyes born 1974. HEAVY METAL IS WHAT I grew up with ok. but this something special and made me explore. Still my roots are metal but this song made me realize how many great songs are not metal.
My sister used to listen to AIC all the time, she took her own life in 2015 when I was 19 back then I was all into rap and hip hop and didn’t see why she liked this music so much so I listened to them after her passing and haven’t stopped this far, I listen to them otw to and home from work they are my favorite band and I understand and feel the lyrics on a level I never could when she was here, all I wanna do is connect with her and sing like Layne and I can’t because it’s too late. Rest in peace Samantha I love you and will forever take on the rock name in our family! ✊🏼
I’m 63 years old. This is one of the greatest rock songs I’ve ever heard. A top 10 greatest rock guitar solos. Why aren’t These guys in the rock hall of fame?
I'm 57, and I have two sons ages 15 and 20. I'm listening to this right now because my younger son just texted me to say "Layne Staley is my favorite singer." Clearly I did some things right in raising these boys
Stay with me awhile Rise above the vile Name my final rest Poured into my chest Into the orchard, I walk peering way past the gate Wilted scenes for us who couldn't wait Drained by the coldest caress Stalking shadows ahead Halo of death All I see is departure Mourner's lament but it's me who's the martyr Pledge yourself to me Never leave me be Sweat breaks on my brow Given time ends now Into the orchard, I walk peering way past the gate Wilted scenes for us who couldn't wait Drained by the coldest caress Stalking shadows ahead Halo of death All I see is departure Mourner's lament but it's me who's the martyr Spirit painted sin Embers neath my skin Veiled in pale embrace Reached and touched my face Into the orchard, I walk peering way past the gate Wilted scenes for us who couldn't wait Drained by the coldest caress Stalking shadows ahead Halo of death All I see is departure Mourner's lament but it's me who's the martyr
When I was 27 i moved out west (Eugene, OR) to learn about life. I tried almost everything i could, drink, smoke, snort or ingest EXCEPT heroin.... Too many stories and friends i knew that got hooked. And once you are in (hooked) it's becomes your Master. Nothing else matters until you are dead. but i also learned and loved Grunge (AIC, Pearl Jam, STP and others) Rest in peace Layne and Mike...
DOA @ RGHospital Vernon....walked home 5 hours later & after nearly 5 decades looked up & said ENOUGH...clean since 11.11.2021. An Amazing feat that I survived myself my life's greatest achievement
@@WeatherWeasel66Also have done about every drug I can think of, I unfortunately tried H also. And from the first time I pulled that needle out of my arm after getting a good fix I knew It was over, I had just given up my life, Here I am a 40 year old man almost 20 years later with no teeth, about lost an arm, huge scars from my wrist to my shoulders on both arms. Pretty much wishing for the moment I go to sleep and don’t wake up. It takes everything from you.
Such a great song, great band, and to bad Layne Staley and Mike Star had to leave this world so soon. They were amazing musicians, and I grew up listening to them. Today I still like to take a trip down memory lane. As a disabled veteran who has been through a lot these songs help me relate to things. Thank you, Alice in Chains!
@@SadisticSavage7982: Yes, you're absolutely right. You could hear Layne was a tortured soul purely through his vocals, particularly on _Dirt._ Even if somebody somehow missed the point that songs like _Sickman_ were about heroin addiction, I think the underlying meaning was still conveyed in Layne's twisted vocals. RIP.
@@caseyr1543 I think its me you are talking to....I didnt say that Layne is a good Christian and there are no struggles with faith in his life. But either way my bad comprehension skills are telling me that there is obviously a connection to God. Greetings from Germany. 😊 Edit: I didnt deny Jesus.
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
When Layne sings "feed my eyes" immediately after Jerrys masterpiece guitar solo, it is just insane. I remember when this song came out. I'm sitting here in 2024 at 60 years old listening to music on a Friday night and I've listened to this song four times! Not only one of their best songs, one of the best rock n roll songs ever!
I first saw this in 1990 and was blown away... music was pretty tired at that time and this was awesome! It still is awesome 34 years later. RIP Layne you are missed.
Love 98% of AIC's songs but this one, Man In The Box, is my absolute favorite. I'm 53 and can still bang my head to this song. My neck hurts the next day but I'm still there.
Tell your neighbor to listen some of songs he sang because he isn't singing about some fairytale story someone else had written he sang about how he truly felt inside
Guys I meant listening to it through headphones not blasting music out loud and annoying my entire building. I may be an asshole but I'm not THAT much of an asshole 😂
Ok so check this out--- you say they died on the same date 8 yrs apart. Chris and Chester both died the same way and Chester died on Chris' b-day. I seriously think there is something evil linked to a lot these stars deaths. Think about how many rock stars and Hellywood stars that either died young or had someone they were very close to die in a weird way. Such as Eric Clapton's son fell out his apartments high rise window. Many of their loved ones were murdered. Idk, but personally I believe anyone that is allowed to become an Icon has to make a deal with the devil. I think they seriously make an oath of sacrifice. A blood sacrifice. If this seems way too heavy for you then just open your mind and research it all for yourself and make your own decision. Speaking of "Decision" - go watch Alice and Chains video to "It's your decision!" Notice the illuminati sacrifice, sex, and cannibalism clearly portrayed through out the video. Makes ya think..........
@@scottyboy2400 Intelligent people rule NOTHING out. I was recently reconnected with a dude I went to high school with YEARSSSss ago and somehow Nirvana came up and he mentioned how he remembered I was a big fan. We got to talking and he straight up said he didn't think Kurt committed suicide...made me kind of dredge up some past memories of conversations back in the day about how he'd had enough heroin in him to kill an elephant and somehow was able to pull a shotty trigger with his toe? Honestly....I have been a drug fan, an alcohol fan (which is a drug), and if you told me I could win a million dollars if I could position a shotgun into my mouth and pull the trigger with my TOE when I was f_cked up.....there is just no way. You would have to be DETERMINED and completely sober to do this I think. I'm not a police detective, but the evidence and existence of motives by Courtney just obviously imply something else was going on. Ok so let's say Kurt was a straight up suicide...you have great points around the concept that NOT ALL of these deaths could be attributed to just the nature of the beast of rock music... SOMETHING is going on here......
It's haunting to see Layne look right into the camera, singing about being trapped in a box in his own sh*t, imploring for someone to come and save him, considering how his own story ended: a recluse in his own condo, trapped in the hell of addiction until he passed. Hope his soul is at peace. He was a legend.
Surrendered himself to the Devil and denied his Maker - Jesus Christ. Same story over and over and over and over........ throughout history, just a different player.
Never bothered getting into Alice in Chains, and then randomly this song comes up as RUclips is just playing randomness while I was driving. Totally changed my life. The way that chorus hits, I feel like Layne is echoing the torment that some of us live with and making it into something inimitably beautiful. He feels like a brother on the other side, someone who could understand this feeling that we feel. Love you Layne. Hope you found your peace.
Hoping by now you've given Jar of Flies a listen too. IMO some of their best work. Laynes vocals and jerry blues infused grunge. Truly a sight to behold.
I had this exact same thing happen to me today. While I had heard this song before and I didn't even know what this song was about, but today I was in a bad mood (and have been for some time) and when that chorus hit I just felt like screaming along with it. There's just something so amazingly relatable in it.
Today is the 20th Anniversary of Laynes passing (5th April 2022), let's show some respect people to the most talented & unique voice in rock history. RIP Brother Layne
I'm 71 years old and listened to rock from its' beginnings. Layne Staley is my all time favorite voice in music. Truly unique. He used different voices in songs. An incredible talent of the likes we will not hear again. RIP Mr. Staley.
Heroin is one of the most destructive things on this planet to human beings. It will suck the life out of the brightest stars and leave them dead. Layne should have had a hall of fame career. Addiction is a disease. Anyone struggling please check NA.
+lauren hoffa Oh cool, another LP solider! :D His name is actually Layne, not Payne and he does sing all three songs. He has been the lead singer of Alice In Chains since the beginning until he died in 2002, sadly
+lauren hoffa yeah Laynes vocals can range to different sounds lol. He was the best vocalist ever imo. They only had one singer back then until he died
is not well known these days but in the early 2000´s and mid 90´s this band was a pillar in the grunge movement with soundgarden, pearl jam and nirvana, its a shame that the only one survivor of the big four is eddie vedder
I work with a few 20 somethings... They know and like Pearl Jam and Nirvana. When asked about Alice they were not entirely sure who they were or what songs they had. I guess this is what I mean by underrated. They are just not held up to the same platform these days as other bands who I think are less than.
We will never see a time like this again when we were fortunate and privileged to have lived at a time when so many incredibly talented bands let alone vocalist/singers were around making sweet music at one time. For that I am both grateful and sad. They left their marks, made our lives better or more tolerable by sharing their talents with us. RIP to all that came and gifted us...RIP.
@SmokingKills WeedDoesnt Of course, absolutely, it's the 2nd Chorus and it has to be as powerful, or a little more than the 1st one, this song structure is the standard for the music industry 💿
@James Bowling they gave grunge a bad name everyone associated it with bad musicianship which wasn't the point so no I'm not an idiot your probably not even old enough to have been there.
I think the main reason people underrate 90s guitarists is because the 80s was filled with songs and guitarists who had and played killer solos, where the 90s didn’t have as many insane solos as the 80s did
Layne died 19 years ago today, I started getting into Alice in Chains last year and they are now personally one of my favorite bands and Layne is now personally one of my favorite singers. RIP Layne you were one of the greatest singers to ever live, I wish you were still here making music and making us smile.
@@air9710 bro that might be something to look into. Becuase the octave range to hit those notes isn't something many are born with. That's a hard chorus to hit and if you can that's #1 dope, and #2 pretty talented.
Oh my damm me too!! My grandson was like holy shit you like this song lol I haul him to ride his dirtbike and I crank it and haul ass!! I told him I used to dance my ass off to this song when out clubbing!! I won’t allow any rap crap he’s learning lol
@@eddiew2325 , that's the lyrics to the song stupid , I'm the dog that gets beat Shove my nose in $hit Won't you come and save me Complain to Alice in Chains But you are right , I'm no fun at parties because I don't go to parties
My dad played this song for me when I was a kid I thought it was the coolest song ever. 12 years later, it’s still one of my favorites and now I’m a fan thanks to him
@@xaviersmoke9695 Nah, the metal and rock scene (the rock that isn't hip hop music for whatever reason labeled rock music) is thriving, sure not as popular, but it's still very good, bands like Ghost, Violent Soho, Slipknot, Falling in Reverse, Saint Asonia, Muse, DZ Deathrayz, Deftones, Chevelle, Seether and Alter Bridge are making some amazing music, would recommend checking out Chevelle and Alter Bridge's recent work
You got that right!!! 46 now and it's been over a decade I haven't discover anything decent to listen to!!! The fact that on the 90's almost in the monthly based something great was released just make present music a disgrace!!
Huge shout out to my neighbor across the street who was playing this so loud I could Shazam it from inside my house. You introduced me to this song, and Alice in Chains. True story.
That's the only way to play this
Better late than never lol
Is that app even around anymore? Jesus I remember that from like 2006.
That's how Alice and Chains discovered it!
@@joehonest7074its in the accessories tab on iphone
I'm a 53 year old man and I am still baffled how we have not come across an artist such as Layne Staley. His vocals are absolutely amazing, and I'm still grieving his loss. He was such an ambassador of grunge music and I am so honored to have been alive when he was in his prime.
I still can't believe him, Kurt and Chris are gone.....but yet, I am so thankful to have been around when they were still putting out iconic music. When I play my guitar to these songs, I get tears in my eyes because I feel so blessed to play them. Godspeed to you Layne, Chris and Kurt.
Thoughts and Prayers to our current generation......you will never see a better period than this.
Well said mate
Amen brother…
there have been others. who also almost all also died early.
RIGHT ON
Don't forget Scott Weiland. So many lost from a great music scene.
He was only 23 years old when he recorded this song. His vocals were absolutely crazy. Shame he died so young
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Best goes young
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JFC he was just a baby, and I can feel the pain behind his beautiful eyes.
This song keeps getting better every time you hear it
As a black man from the other side of town, I'm so shocked that real rock is no longer in popular music. This is good music for the mind, easy poetry, hard vocals
Well, whether it's popular, or not, is debatable, because there are SO MANY MORE music subgenres, than there were 30 years ago and everyone can find something for themselves. But, nonetheless, I'm glad you like it, man. Rock on! \m/ 😉
@@ronrocker7131 this is objectively better than the rap crap that pollutes the airwaves these days.
I think it's because of the music industry, the record companies, they still determined who gets a contract, who gets played on the radio... it's so sad! But at least a happiness when a band has made it anyway. And Alice is one of the greatest; once you've been a fan, you'll always be a fan! They are just great. Who is capable of such music, can't be an average person.
Record industry dont want it to be popular anymore so they dont push it and therefore people generally dont care. All Genres of music have gotten worse and I know that sounds like something an old person would say but it's the truth.
Wish there were more like you
Can we bring this back? This music? This feeling? This vibe. The world needs more of this
Probably not, considering how popular the "Music", we have today is, but who knows?
Anything is possible I guess.
Yes ..how many times we all have made the comment that we miss great music …all the time .
There's plenty of it still, you need to look for it.
@@joniarmel7308iiiaaaáaí
You wanna bring back? I never Left this.
This is a true story:
When I was 18, we said goodbye to Layne, and I was really sad. I read that layne had a foundation made in his name. I wrote a small letter to them, explaining how much Layne meant to all of us, and a lot of our youth struggles with drugs, depression, etc. I wrote that I was an addict too. Since I was 15. I also sent $1. I was definitely not expecting a letter written back to me from Layne's mom. Her name is Nancy McCullum, and she runs the foundation. She sent me a poster of aic from the Moore Theater, some stickers, and in solemn disbelief, the program from Laynes celebration of life (or funeral) The program had the names Chris Cornell, Mark Lanagan from Screaming Trees, and Nancy and Ann Wilson from Heart. Chris Cornell and Heart did a cover of "Ring them Bells" written by Bob Dylan, and Mark Lanagan read a poem Layne had written. Anyway, I never thought that sending $1 to Laynes foundation would merit anything! Nancy, Laynes mom said encouraging words to me in regards to my opiate dependency. After years of on again off again substance abuse, I'm finally 150 days sober. It gets better. Thank you Nancy, Laynes mom, for the awesome keepsakes, and for giving birth and raising my favorite singer. God bless and take life one day at a time.
God speed my dude.. your over the hump.. keep it up!
Cool story, glad that there are some positives that come from these sad situations.
This is amazing. Almost formed a lump in my throat reading that.
that is a beautiful story Michael . As a Mom I'm sending you hugs and well wishes.
More power to you, hopefully this post will affect some other person's life, too, just like Layne did it to you.
The iconic voice of Layne is just... unforgettable.
He was unique.
Who else agrees with me that AIC should be in the rock & roll Hall of fame?
Wait? They’re not
HeLL YES
daniel willette YEAH
Well if you would say this is rock n roll then hell YEAH but they are maybe too "grungey" for the people deciding about this.
@@itsmesam1450 I guess that's why you named yourself lonely boi ????
If you're still listening to this masterpiece, you've a good taste in music.
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First time ever today
I was raised right. My dad had us kids dubbed his "little metalheads." We knew all the words. So glad he exposed us to rock 💛
im 14 and alice in chains is my favorite band
-1990: Wow, this song is amazing!
-2024: Wow, this song is amazing!
*Alice in Chains for life.*
Well said
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Lifetime of the 🌙 don’t see anything else
Facts!!!! Best grunge Era band!!
and STILL BADASS
As a 56 year old Puerto Rican man from the Bushwick housing projects in Brooklyn Alice In Chains is still One of my favorite bands of all time thanks for the great music especially the great memories that came with it
This song is like wine
The older it is, the better it gets
Bagofcheetos Amen
Bagofcheetos no,like Whisky. Bc it’s so Smokey
Exattly (Exatamente)
Verdade
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Weezer
The power Layne delivers when belting "JAAAAAAY yay yay yay sus Christ" That just effing rips me one every - damn- time
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Grabs the listener with raw pain!!!
I remember the night this premiered on MTV Headbanger's ball. I was doing my homework and not paying attention much, then suddenly WHAM! This song hit me like a mack truck. I skipped school that Monday, went to Harmony House instead and grabbed the cassette. Sat on the river all day, listening to it in my walkman. Good times.
What's Harmony House?
@@scoobydoobydoooo must be a record shop, my guess. Who remembers those? Ha!
I remember MTV the summer 1990 airing this and it was unlike anything else at the time. I was a Crue & Van Halen fan and was crushed by this new sound.
Theres a wiki page on a harmony house retailer that mainly served the new york area, i think.
Well there we go then.
Harmony House!!! Man, those were the days.
4:01.... Just gotta say, Jerry........ THAT WAS AWESOME ❤
4:00-Those curls!
@@sauceapple5537those eyes! ❤
This song was a mantra for a decade my friends. Still strong even today
The main riff was taken from Pink Floyd`s Young Lust
look at this through my eyes born 1974. HEAVY METAL IS WHAT I grew up with ok. but this something special and made me explore. Still my roots are metal but this song made me realize how many great songs are not metal.
My god, you really are everywhere...
@@ZaneDalton what do you mean by that
Try COMA From guns and roses
1 taste is enough
My sister used to listen to AIC all the time, she took her own life in 2015 when I was 19 back then I was all into rap and hip hop and didn’t see why she liked this music so much so I listened to them after her passing and haven’t stopped this far, I listen to them otw to and home from work they are my favorite band and I understand and feel the lyrics on a level I never could when she was here, all I wanna do is connect with her and sing like Layne and I can’t because it’s too late. Rest in peace Samantha I love you and will forever take on the rock name in our family! ✊🏼
I'm sending you 💜
❤
my brother did the same thing in 2005 i feel your pain...it never goes away the sting is always there....sending much love!!
@@doughudgins1052 thank you, much love to you!
That really hurts! Had an ex who committed suicide. The what if and grief is overwhelming! May peace be with you
I’m 63 years old. This is one of the greatest rock songs I’ve ever heard. A top 10 greatest rock guitar solos. Why aren’t These guys in the rock hall of fame?
Cuz hall of fame doesn't deserve them haha.
Too underrated
Yeah, the "rock and roll" hall of fame sucks, lots of rap, pop, and hip hop crap, but not many great rock bands like AIC
IM A FEW YEARS YOUNGER BUT I COULDNT AGREE WITH YOU MORE .❤️
I'm a few years older than you and wholeheartedly agree!
Thankfully this masterpiece is back
Happy Birthday Layne. Twenty years gone, but not forgotten. You're voice still gives me chills. R.I.P.
55 Years Old Layne Staley 🥳
Wow has it been that long? RIP legend.
His voice is a true gift!!! So sad. 😢
Mmmmkay
@@trenta.958 What? It'd be 2002...
Laynes vocals , Jerry guitar riffs = what made the 90s awesome .
AIC made it awesome
@christopherdavid2803 the guitar play throughout this song was like nothing I ever heard before. I still listen on my way to work in 2024
Man, those were some good times!
Don’t forget about mike Starr
And Mike Inez. That base line is integral to AIC's sound.
I'm 57, and I have two sons ages 15 and 20. I'm listening to this right now because my younger son just texted me to say "Layne Staley is my favorite singer."
Clearly I did some things right in raising these boys
thank you for your service
Definitely!!!
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I'm 58 my son's 38 and we both still rock out to it on the way for surf
my kids are gonna be getting raised on this
Deadly band. They've gone down through the generation. Their music never hits old.
It was 20 years ago today that the world lost one of the greatest vocalists of all-time.
R.I.P Layne Staley.
I was gonna comment this as well
@@Solar-Busters heroine
The worlds longest suicide 😓
Hed been dead for a while when they found him. They estimated he died April 5th. Same date kurt Cobain died.
Saddest part is how his mother just had to see him and cried next him 😢 R.i p man
you just gotta turn this one up to max volume
Epic
Agreed my friend
You should do a “vr chat sings Alice In Chains”
That goes for all AIC!
Stay with me awhile
Rise above the vile
Name my final rest
Poured into my chest
Into the orchard, I walk peering way past the gate
Wilted scenes for us who couldn't wait
Drained by the coldest caress
Stalking shadows ahead
Halo of death
All I see is departure
Mourner's lament but it's me who's the martyr
Pledge yourself to me
Never leave me be
Sweat breaks on my brow
Given time ends now
Into the orchard, I walk peering way past the gate
Wilted scenes for us who couldn't wait
Drained by the coldest caress
Stalking shadows ahead
Halo of death
All I see is departure
Mourner's lament but it's me who's the martyr
Spirit painted sin
Embers neath my skin
Veiled in pale embrace
Reached and touched my face
Into the orchard, I walk peering way past the gate
Wilted scenes for us who couldn't wait
Drained by the coldest caress
Stalking shadows ahead
Halo of death
All I see is departure
Mourner's lament but it's me who's the martyr
his voice still breaks my heart, he is unmatchable....RIP Staley gone but not forgotten
yes his voice was wicked and beautiful
So well said - takes me back to Charlotte clubs when I discovered this group and many others that can't be duplicated!
He's gone & I didn't get to ---- him.
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fk...was supposed to be heart. Oiii LOL
Man were we lucky to live our teenage years with music like this and no cell phones or social media? Man those were the days!!! Pure masterpiece!
RIP Layne Staley and Mike Starr. Addiction is a terrible beast.
Unfortunately I know it in more ways than one. Pray for us all.
Tell me about it!
When I was 27 i moved out west (Eugene, OR) to learn about life. I tried almost everything i could, drink, smoke, snort or ingest EXCEPT heroin.... Too many stories and friends i knew that got hooked. And once you are in (hooked) it's becomes your Master. Nothing else matters until you are dead. but i also learned and loved Grunge (AIC, Pearl Jam, STP and others) Rest in peace Layne and Mike...
DOA @ RGHospital Vernon....walked home 5 hours later & after nearly 5 decades looked up & said ENOUGH...clean since 11.11.2021. An Amazing feat that I survived myself my life's greatest achievement
@@WeatherWeasel66Also have done about every drug I can think of, I unfortunately tried H also. And from the first time I pulled that needle out of my arm after getting a good fix I knew It was over, I had just given up my life, Here I am a 40 year old man almost 20 years later with no teeth, about lost an arm, huge scars from my wrist to my shoulders on both arms. Pretty much wishing for the moment I go to sleep and don’t wake up. It takes everything from you.
This legendary tune is 30 years old. Think about that.
Older than me that's nuts. We need another grunge era
I was 14 and never saw this when i went to my friend's house.
@@ImSpeltWrong sadly i really dont think it will happen
Damn
@@ImSpeltWrong "Only God made this happen the Grunge era changed my life for the better"
This guy had one hell of a powerful voice
gtb2009b
Had*😖
Chris Cornell also
@@iwannabeadoor4035 why do the greats always go so early?
@@deeznuts-rp2ms God wants them to play music in heaven.
Unique!!! We will never hear another voice like that!!
Such a great song, great band, and to bad Layne Staley and Mike Star had to leave this world so soon. They were amazing musicians, and I grew up listening to them. Today I still like to take a trip down memory lane. As a disabled veteran who has been through a lot these songs help me relate to things. Thank you, Alice in Chains!
its been 18 years since Layne passed away. He was such a good singer
The pain made great art , imo.
Really good singer. Best grunge singer perhaps? Someone is about scream Eddie Vedder at me.
Wait he died 😭😭😭
@@SadisticSavage7982: Yes, you're absolutely right. You could hear Layne was a tortured soul purely through his vocals, particularly on _Dirt._ Even if somebody somehow missed the point that songs like _Sickman_ were about heroin addiction, I think the underlying meaning was still conveyed in Layne's twisted vocals. RIP.
@@jewulo: No argument from me. In my opinion he was the best grunge singer too. Just an awesome talent.
No autotune. Pure vocals. Amazing talent. We miss you Layne Staley ❤
roar like the lion!
✌️😎
@@johnnyace2287- for Jerry’s guitar. It’s the Heil Talkbox. It colored his tone perfectly for this.
😢❤
I think it's great stuff. Period ! ! !
God.. that voice. Hope you're up there singing with the angels. RIP, beautiful Layne.
I don't think he believed in god
This song clearly indicates that god is dead.
@@Enrageddinosaur lol
@@zackthegamer5869 Im pretty sure he did.
@@caseyr1543 I think its me you are talking to....I didnt say that Layne is a good Christian and there are no struggles with faith in his life. But either way my bad comprehension skills are telling me that there is obviously a connection to God. Greetings from Germany. 😊 Edit: I didnt deny Jesus.
Never gets old. Truly timeless.
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
So sorry for your lost, you have the coolest dad looking over you! ❤
So sorry for your loss, keep good music alive in his name
So sorry for your loss 😔😔
! 💪🙏❤
Would you share that playlist?
When Layne sings "feed my eyes" immediately after Jerrys masterpiece guitar solo, it is just insane. I remember when this song came out. I'm sitting here in 2024 at 60 years old listening to music on a Friday night and I've listened to this song four times! Not only one of their best songs, one of the best rock n roll songs ever!
@Shatyice420 who cares mate ? AiC are inducted in our life and souls from the moment they gave us their songs! Peace!
Same, I’m 60 also loved them I first heard them and it’s amazing how time flys. Miss Layne so much 😢
63 years old this never ever goes out of style … brilliant, glorious rich sound. The Verdi of its generation
Jamais j'écoute ça depuis 20 ans jai 33 ans
I first saw this in 1990 and was blown away... music was pretty tired at that time and this was awesome! It still is awesome 34 years later. RIP Layne you are missed.
Props to the cow calmly chewing her cud while this was going on 😂😂
Without a doubt, the greatest rock band of their time. Perfect blend of harmony and rhythm.
Rest in peace L.S.
Maybe top 5
Replace "their" with "all" ;p
There were others
Y Nirvana?
SoundGarden mandou um abraço do topo
Love 98% of AIC's songs but this one, Man In The Box, is my absolute favorite. I'm 53 and can still bang my head to this song. My neck hurts the next day but I'm still there.
Same. I'm a soccer Mom doing the dishes to this right now 😅
65 and banging right now. 🥰
Agreed my favourites are this song and rooster
@@catherinejasin2606 Well heck yeah! Rock on, sis, rock TF on \m/
Me too.
This song never feels loud enough. Full volume isn't enough I need it permanently implanted in my brain.
Bet your room mates love you very much :)
The neighbor disagrees. LOL
Tell your neighbor to listen some of songs he sang because he isn't singing about some fairytale story someone else had written he sang about how he truly felt inside
Spot on!!
Guys I meant listening to it through headphones not blasting music out loud and annoying my entire building. I may be an asshole but I'm not THAT much of an asshole 😂
3:33 One of the best vocal performances in rock history
Imagine how awesome you'd have to be to create a song like this
ikr, jerry is so fucking awesome
right! believe it or not this isn't even close to their best they are amazing
Layne wrote the lyrics.
@@twiztidrox1 He wrote the lyrics with Jerry
I wouldn't call it awesome.
It's an extreme lack of lyrics,
all chorus which is good,
but it's not Stairway To Heaven.
Layne showing that he IS one of the best vocalists ever. That last chorus has so much power to it
He sounds fucking awesome and in that last chorus he ramps it up even further. Incredible
I wanted to marry him.
And Jerry Cantrell one of the best guitarrists
avenged sevenfold and even asking alexandria on their new album already beat him. layne is ok
@@ThetaTrolling Ew
Who is here today missing Layne? Insane vocalist. Hope you’re resting in peace. Gone too soon, but you left such a legacy. 😢
Spirits in the sky😅😊❤
Nobody
@@scottmisus4678 no one will miss you either also scott is a stupid name
I'll always think of Layne fondly
Id like to think he's sat on a sunny beach drinking with Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Chris Cornell and Jeff Buckley.
The roofers next door to me was jamming down to this song! Love it! Brought back some good memories.
@angie Hello, how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here .
RIP Layne And Kurt. Both died on this day 8 years apart. They are truly missed!
you miss scott weiland and cornell too
Ok so check this out--- you say they died on the same date 8 yrs apart. Chris and Chester both died the same way and Chester died on Chris' b-day.
I seriously think there is something evil linked to a lot these stars deaths.
Think about how many rock stars and Hellywood stars that either died young or had someone they were very close to die in a weird way. Such as Eric Clapton's son fell out his apartments high rise window. Many of their loved ones were murdered. Idk, but personally I believe anyone that is allowed to become an Icon has to make a deal with the devil. I think they seriously make an oath of sacrifice. A blood sacrifice.
If this seems way too heavy for you then just open your mind and research it all for yourself and make your own decision.
Speaking of "Decision" - go watch Alice and Chains video to "It's your decision!"
Notice the illuminati sacrifice, sex, and cannibalism clearly portrayed through out the video. Makes ya think..........
Ome LMBO Thats a common theory even with new icons like rap stars and pop singers
My son was born April 5th
@@scottyboy2400 Intelligent people rule NOTHING out. I was recently reconnected with a dude I went to high school with YEARSSSss ago and somehow Nirvana came up and he mentioned how he remembered I was a big fan. We got to talking and he straight up said he didn't think Kurt committed suicide...made me kind of dredge up some past memories of conversations back in the day about how he'd had enough heroin in him to kill an elephant and somehow was able to pull a shotty trigger with his toe?
Honestly....I have been a drug fan, an alcohol fan (which is a drug), and if you told me I could win a million dollars if I could position a shotgun into my mouth and pull the trigger with my TOE when I was f_cked up.....there is just no way. You would have to be DETERMINED and completely sober to do this I think. I'm not a police detective, but the evidence and existence of motives by Courtney just obviously imply something else was going on.
Ok so let's say Kurt was a straight up suicide...you have great points around the concept that NOT ALL of these deaths could be attributed to just the nature of the beast of rock music...
SOMETHING is going on here......
It's haunting to see Layne look right into the camera, singing about being trapped in a box in his own sh*t, imploring for someone to come and save him, considering how his own story ended: a recluse in his own condo, trapped in the hell of addiction until he passed. Hope his soul is at peace. He was a legend.
Could've not had said it any better
Estaba pensando exactamente lo mismo, una mirada cautivante pero inquietante a la vez
Well said 👏
Surrendered himself to the Devil and denied his Maker - Jesus Christ. Same story over and over and over and over........ throughout history, just a different player.
@@michaeltammaro482 suicide isn’t a sin.. religious idolatry is.
As well is speaking for God or Christ.. you wouldn’t be doing that now would you?
22 years ago today, the world lost one of the best and most talented vocalist to ever live and that man was Layne Staley
The world didn't lose him , he took his life by Drug addiction
Darkest day of music him and Kurt same day just years apart
Tú lo has dicho hermano.
@@arturoreyes4738He did what had to be done... TOO BIG to be here with you and me
His voice is unbelievable! What a talent
Never bothered getting into Alice in Chains, and then randomly this song comes up as RUclips is just playing randomness while I was driving. Totally changed my life. The way that chorus hits, I feel like Layne is echoing the torment that some of us live with and making it into something inimitably beautiful. He feels like a brother on the other side, someone who could understand this feeling that we feel.
Love you Layne. Hope you found your peace.
I literally feel the same exact way mate, ntm Mike Starr and I literally have solid resemblance to each other. 🤘🐲💯😜
Beautifully said.
Well said bro. You should write a book you have great vocabulary
Hoping by now you've given Jar of Flies a listen too. IMO some of their best work. Laynes vocals and jerry blues infused grunge. Truly a sight to behold.
I had this exact same thing happen to me today. While I had heard this song before and I didn't even know what this song was about, but today I was in a bad mood (and have been for some time) and when that chorus hit I just felt like screaming along with it. There's just something so amazingly relatable in it.
Can't get enough of Alice and chains. I'm 62 yrs old and listen everyday
Me Too!!!!!❤🤟🤟🤟
Alice IN chains
Tenho 63 ouço todos os dias.
😂 me too. 62 and still rocking. Music today... 😢
Im 11 and i have loved Alice in chains my whole life and my favourite album is jar of Flies
Happy New Year 🎊 🎸 🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇
Feliz!! E, continuamos bem sintonizados . Segue o rock!!
Happy new year. Glad we could all be here together 😂
С Новым годом!
Today is the 20th Anniversary of Laynes passing (5th April 2022), let's show some respect people to the most talented & unique voice in rock history. RIP Brother Layne
I'm 71 years old and listened to rock from its' beginnings. Layne Staley is my all time favorite voice in music. Truly unique. He used different voices in songs. An incredible talent of the likes we will not hear again. RIP Mr. Staley.
RIP Brother Layne we miss you and love you so much 🙏🙏🙏
I wish Layne knew how much this world needed him! RIP sir you have one if not the best voice I have heard in my 60 years!
Heroin is one of the most destructive things on this planet to human beings. It will suck the life out of the brightest stars and leave them dead. Layne should have had a hall of fame career. Addiction is a disease. Anyone struggling please check NA.
@@mscmrdx6826 Kurt didn’t OD, though.
- Do you have a religion?
- Yes, I believe in JAY AY AY SUS CHRIST
same 😭✋
I believe in that jerry cantrell is the best guitarist on earth. Jerry supremacy
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BardiX Official Knew there’d be one in the replies
i’m weak
OMG Layne's voice has to be one of the best three voices in the history of Rock. Great band.
Just curious, who are the other two voices? :)
@@diogomoreira7406 Hahaha not sure, I believe that other people will think of Robert Plant, Freddy Mercury, etc
@@herman29958 nice choices! I thought you would say Chris Cornell and Freddie Mercury, I guess I was half right lmao
Chris Cornell best imo
I'd have to say Chris Cornell, Ozzy and Robert Plant (and Ian Astbury) for their uniqueness ....
This is real music. God bless Alice In Chains!!!!
The way Layne Staley shouts Jesus Christ in this is so awesome!
Yaaaa yaaaaa yaaa yaaa yaaaa yaaa yaaaaaaah!
or the last feed my eyes, for christ's sake !
Cristian Cannata i thought it was Sully Erna originally... smh
Blacky Chan what did you think was sully erna
Paul Matz the feeeeeed my eyes line... when i first heard this track (2001) I thought it was Sully Erna
Happy 49th birthday Layne! You may be gone but not forgotten, Layne Staley lives within
happy 49th birthday Lay...much luv
+lauren hoffa Oh cool, another LP solider! :D His name is actually Layne, not Payne and he does sing all three songs. He has been the lead singer of Alice In Chains since the beginning until he died in 2002, sadly
+lauren hoffa yeah Laynes vocals can range to different sounds lol. He was the best vocalist ever imo. They only had one singer back then until he died
oh, lol
We Wuz Kangz how original, fucking dumbass
Such a heavy riff. Alice In Chains was the most metal of the 90s Seattle grunge outfits.
This song never fails to move me
Cantrell sounds like Hendricks in this song
It sounds like Tone Loc - Wild Thing which in turn borrows from Van Halen - Jamie’s Cryin’.
Great sound👌
Top metal bands of the 90s.
Moving home now not eating anything and the family I can you
his voice is unforgettable
Caught my kid listening to this he tried hiding it because he’d thought I’d be mad , boy was he wrong
haha I'm the same i listen to this typa music but my dad doesn't know the funniest part is he listens to the same shit
Epic
Same with me. I was born in 95 and my dad was the ultimate nirvana fan. Alice In Chains all the way
fuck yes
@@dopemango4653 tell him jackass!
this song has one of the greatest vocals ever
to me it's really huge to get likes under Layne's video
@tek merion that was creepy! I liked it
Listen to it live at the Moore theatre that shits insane
@@GASBOII1 hilarious
@@billyprice327 awsome!!
19 years without this guy, still a legend with people praising him and more new fans
Talk about talent and impact
Yes RIP Layne Staley...We Will Not Forget His Work I miss you So Much
This sounds so cool I've literally found this band through a friend I love this!
Songs like this do not age.
Best rock song since the 90s. Layne Staley had an amazing voice and the guitar riffs and solo. It's a real gem of a song. RIP LAYNE❤
One of the most underrated bands of all time. Simply one of the greatest bands ever.
Keet Madu Not sure how they are underrated. Most would consider them the greatest band ever. There is no debate.
is not well known these days but in the early 2000´s and mid 90´s this band was a pillar in the grunge movement with soundgarden, pearl jam and nirvana, its a shame that the only one survivor of the big four is eddie vedder
they weren't underrated. these guys had 9 grammy nominations
I work with a few 20 somethings... They know and like Pearl Jam and Nirvana. When asked about Alice they were not entirely sure who they were or what songs they had. I guess this is what I mean by underrated. They are just not held up to the same platform these days as other bands who I think are less than.
well not many people know good music, pearl jam and nirvana are more famous because they are in the rock and roll hall of fame
We will never see a time like this again when we were fortunate and privileged to have lived at a time when so many incredibly talented bands let alone vocalist/singers were around making sweet music at one time. For that I am both grateful and sad. They left their marks, made our lives better or more tolerable by sharing their talents with us. RIP to all that came and gifted us...RIP.
Amen! The best of times! EVER!!!
Funny, I say that about the songs from the time period 1964-1974.
we were truly blessed brother....r.i.p music
Curt cobain Staley lane Chris Cornell Chester Bennington George Michael Michael Jackson are some names.... May be there are more
From a black man perspective this guy can really sing rip my g
Man could Staley belt it out! The dude had immense range and power.
Eternamente sensacional!!!😉😊
yes he could my favorite is we die young
Best voice ever!
Thank god its back
Fuck yes we might be some of the fist ones !!!!!
God I was so pissed when the Unplugged session was gone. Thank god it's back
this voice is an addiction
that's what Jane Said
So is heroin….. im addicted to both
@@RandallBloodbathyou really should quit before it kills ya and it will because theirs no old junkies except for Keith Richards
@@RandallBloodbathdude i hope youll get better
@@Mine_CraftLP2 I appreciate it
@1:05
What a BADASS!!! voices like this never die !!!
Layne & Chris & Chester
@SmokingKills WeedDoesnt exactly
Kurt too
@SmokingKills WeedDoesnt Of course, absolutely, it's the 2nd Chorus and it has to be as powerful, or a little more than the 1st one, this song structure is the standard for the music industry 💿
@@dropedro And Scott, all of them
Dont forget Chris Cornell
The voice range is spectacular
Yes indeed
Unbelievable 🤯
2024 35 years old I’ll never stop listening to Alice In Chains!!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Of all the bands that came out during the grunge era, AIC is my favorite. Does anybody agree?
James Bowling they’re more versatile and layne has a wayyy better singing voice than Kurt. Nirvana was just way more popular
Sound garden and aic were great nirvana should be in the bin of history absolute rubbish.
@James Bowling they gave grunge a bad name everyone associated it with bad musicianship which wasn't the point so no I'm not an idiot your probably not even old enough to have been there.
@James Bowling so you're saying popularity = quality gtfo here with that bs.
Eh. Pearl Jam is my favorite.
No one gonna talk about that killer solo ? People underrated early 90s guitarists for some reason
This song was the first of its kind back in the 90’s! Nobody was putting out sounds like this! It was crazy good
I think the main reason people underrate 90s guitarists is because the 80s was filled with songs and guitarists who had and played killer solos, where the 90s didn’t have as many insane solos as the 80s did
@@xXGarlicBreadThotDestroya615Xx No one underrates Dimebag Darrell lol
It was a classic 70s style solo too dumdumbadababawAahhhh
An ultimate solo. Perfect
Layne died 19 years ago today, I started getting into Alice in Chains last year and they are now personally one of my favorite bands and Layne is now personally one of my favorite singers. RIP Layne you were one of the greatest singers to ever live, I wish you were still here making music and making us smile.
Same here man. This was the first AIC song I heard back in August 2020. Now Ik every song haha
Same here man. I always had love for alice in chains all my life but the last 3 years I've really gotten into them. Wish layne was still around...
Been jammin back in the 90's
If you haven't heard his work in Mad Season you have to.
Welcome to grunge my friend
I was super psyched to hear this on Dexter original sin. I'm loving the series so far 👌
That’s why I’m here 😂 hadn’t heard this song for years. It’s so good and so is the new Dexter. I love the original ❤
i’m 15 years old and these guys have got to be the greatest thing i’ve ever heard. just sensational
WHAT'S UP LUKE ALICE IN CHAINS WAS AND IS ALWAYS WILL BE TIMELESS. GLAD YOU LIKE THEM.
Yeees
always happy when i read young generations listening to this kind of real music.. spread the tune Luke
Luke has taste and musical culture in his veins , be like Luke
Dude the 90s was an insane period for music. Glad you like em
I still dont know anyone who can hit that chorus like him. This dude is easily one of the better voices in my generation.
Along with Chris and Chester
Im lucky, i can hit that note, i can grunge but i'm more on screaming/ fry scream.
Lmao just better? Prolly better than everyone in your gen gramps
Im kinda lucky. I can kinda hit the chorus. I'm 14 with almost no singing experience though.
@@air9710 bro that might be something to look into. Becuase the octave range to hit those notes isn't something many are born with. That's a hard chorus to hit and if you can that's #1 dope, and #2 pretty talented.
Full volume is the only way to listen to this song
facts
Hell yea 💯🔥🎸
Or in a jar of flies
@@susiemcrae2647 Or down in a hole
Just herd this for the first time AMAZING
Cant stop Playing it.
I was only 12 when this came out, discovering this band changed my life!
These guys are real,and dark,and crazy talented. My all time favorite. RIP Layne. You are missed.
This isn't my usual style of music, but lately I've been obsessed with all the 90s grunge bands.
Grunge fits a variety of 'pandemic moods'. It's like... 'Tis the season
Alyssa P I’ve been stuck listening to grunge, nothing sounds as good.
Alyssa P There were a lot of great bands back in the early to mid 90’s!! Grunge will eventually circle back around.
It’s the best ! Check out sound garden as well
Same actually lol I’ve been feeling it.
I am always stoked when this comes on the radio when I am driving, it is one of those songs that could get you a speeding ticket.
Oh my damm me too!! My grandson was like holy shit you like this song lol I haul him to ride his dirtbike and I crank it and haul ass!! I told him I used to dance my ass off to this song when out clubbing!! I won’t allow any rap crap he’s learning lol
@@cheriseroueche8102 Rap ain't bad, gotta encourage different tastes. People said the same stuff about rock n roll back n the day
I ripped my tires with this song played ahahah
@@cheriseroueche8102 You can like Rap and Rock !
@@goongumps rap ain’t bad but when rappers are in the rock and roll hall of fame while this band isn’t, that’s what pisses me off
As a kid, I was convinced the band name was Alison Chaines. Man, she rocked.
She is the dog that gets beat
Shove her nose in $hit
Won't you save her
Jim Thomas you must be fun at parties
@@eddiew2325 , that's the lyrics to the song stupid ,
I'm the dog that gets beat
Shove my nose in $hit
Won't you come and save me
Complain to Alice in Chains
But you are right , I'm no fun at parties because I don't go to parties
Alison Chaines would be a freakin awesome name
dacian prime who’s to say? 😉
August 27, 2021, and Layne's voice still haunts me. God, the 90s were an amazing time for music. So glad that was my era as a young adult.
Love it
Me dos
Holla chula
🥰👌
I had the good fortune to move to the Pac NW in '91...just as grunge and snowboarding were breaking. Best decade of my life! 🎸🤘🗻🏂🏔️
Layne's voice was so powerful. Rare talent.
Troy D. Like kurts Cobain
they’re all so majestic 😍
This is when Layne was in his prime! Sucks so bad he fell down the path he did. RIP brother.
What is ozzy doing alive
Sic 49 He chilling and grilling
Mike too
Still one of the greatest vocalists of all time
In all of my years on this planet, this is my first time hearing this song.
Holy smokes, that's some belter
It's never too late to enjoy the good stuff.
Rooster 🐓
jeeh whizz!
Grout.......!!!!!
Check out any of the Unplugged videos.
im 23 and just discovered this masterpiece. Thank you lord
One of those songs that gets stuck in your head for days.
Decades!
@@MrEugene112 Beat me to it lol! 🤟
Listen to Them Bones
listen to Grind.
I'm all for it!
I can't believe the 90s were 30 years ago!
And 30 year's ago the world was somehow better or felt better as it feels now... ...
...welcome to old...take a seat.
Naw man, it's just yesterday... Time sucks. 🤘🏿🐾
It's Depressing!!!
I mean, technically they only *started* 30 years ago. They ended just under 21 years ago.
My dad played this song for me when I was a kid I thought it was the coolest song ever. 12 years later, it’s still one of my favorites and now I’m a fan thanks to him
3
you were right then and you're right now it is the coolest song (8
I keep coming back here because I can't believe how great this song is...
This is the best of the best. There will never be another decade of music like the 90’s
Tens years ago I would have said you are getting ahead of yourself, with yo nasty ass! Today? You are spot on, son!
@@xaviersmoke9695 Nah, the metal and rock scene (the rock that isn't hip hop music for whatever reason labeled rock music) is thriving, sure not as popular, but it's still very good, bands like Ghost, Violent Soho, Slipknot, Falling in Reverse, Saint Asonia, Muse, DZ Deathrayz, Deftones, Chevelle, Seether and Alter Bridge are making some amazing music, would recommend checking out Chevelle and Alter Bridge's recent work
No there won't 90s the best so carefree.
You got that right!!! 46 now and it's been over a decade I haven't discover anything decent to listen to!!! The fact that on the 90's almost in the monthly based something great was released just make present music a disgrace!!
80's was the best decade for music, not the 90s.
This is as 90's as it gets
Fuckin a.
where is your music?
Between this album, Nirvana, and Ten by Pearl Jam you have my 90s soundtrack lol
Saul David Alinsky ?
Natalie Imbruglia - Torn