Tenstrum Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Picked up the DVD this weekend. Incredible performance. Mike Inez is a good solid bass player. Have a hard time getting the line for No Excuses out of my head. Sad that Layne is gone... Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 That is one of the better MTV unplugged performances I've seen. Layne was such an awesome vocalist...{sigh}...why do so many people need to be emotionally damaged to be great artists? It's like a cruel joke. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted September 27, 2004 Author Share Posted September 27, 2004 Why do so many artists get hooked on drugs and die. A crying shame... Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 Layne looked horrible during that show. It's good that they were able to get acceptable performances out of him, sometimes after several takes of a song. The finished result is a fine live album. Alice in Chains was a great band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikmag Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 they ahve a DVD of that? didnt know that, i might have to pick it up. Im an avid AIC fan, and have liked what i heard from the unplugged performance. We distort. You abide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 i have gotten more into their last album. the production really throws me off, but the songs are strangely infectious. the review i read of the unplugged performance said that by removing effects and distortion alice in chains show that their songs are really well-written and melodic. i have always agreed. i can't say that i'll miss the band, though, since jerry cantrell is still active writing songs. when dirt came out, i didn't realize how much he sang live and in the studio. if it weren't for staley's unique voice, i doubt they'd need him for much. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 robb., you'd probably love Jerry's solo CD Degradation Trip, volumes 1 & 2 . The "special edition" of this album is actually how Jerry initially intended it to be released. The record label didn't want to release a double CD because they thought it was too big of a financial risk; they didn't think it would sell. Thankfully it did sell and they eventually released the double CD like it was originally intended. Good stuff. Sounds like it should have been the next AiC album. I do miss Layne's voice on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Originally posted by robb.: if it weren't for staley's unique voice, i doubt they'd need him for much.I love Jerry, and I second and third and fourth and fifth Bump's recommendation to acquire Degradation Trip Vols. 1 & 2; Jerry wrote all the best AIC material, and he continues to write great hard rock songs today. However, it was Layne's "special sauce" (especially through the Dirt record, which arguably can be considered his "prime") that truly made AIC more than just a really good hard rock band. Layne was truly one of the great rock singers, and had a unique and powerful style that is still influencing many singers today. All you gotta do is listen to "Love, Hate, Love" from Facelift to remind yourself why Layne mattered. "Expectations are the enemy of music." - Mike Keneally Hi! My band is... my band is... HALF ZAFTIG | Half Zaftig on MySpace | The Solo Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojones Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 When Layne passed away he was my favorite vocalist at the time. I think all of the others are great too. I liked "nutshell" on AIC unplugged the best. primus sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 AIC is on my radio right now - it's "Two-for" Tuesday. Back to back hits form your favorite artists. Man I love XM! I need it in the office!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Originally posted by SteveC: AIC is on my radio right now - it's "Two-for" Tuesday. Back to back hits form your favorite artists. Man I love XM! I need it in the office!!and with that, SteveC continues to be one of the coolest cats in the LDLD. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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