Alice In Chains - Dirt - Live Stockholm 02.08.1993

[@roundrectanger]

I used to be a fan, but after hearing this masterpiece, I'm a whole air conditioner

[@TheStepmonkey]

😂😂 Good one

[@justincool2028]

​@@TheStepmonkeyI think I'm in love...❤ anyway to chat outside of yt?

[@rawkguy4896]

​@@justincool2028 wtf dude

[@nihilist_lol]

lame

[@normkman9646]

@@justincool2028 bro what

[@seanlange6715]

This video is hard to watch because Layne is so fucking effortlessly incredible. It hurts to watch someone so amazing, knowing how brief they were around and how doomed their existence was.

[@Peachyglow-v7k]

@George xander stfu

[@TheStepmonkey]

True but at least he dedicated his life to what he loved and left us with amazing timeless music💗

[@oldfart9153]

@@TheStepmonkeytrue but when I listen to this just puts me in my time when I was lost in drugs. But either way kick ass music

[@-jb89-35]

I just cannot imagine how awesome it would've been to witness that voice live

[@RiceKiller191]

Same, I was born in the wrong era, I missed out on Layne, and Cornell 🥺🥺

[@Ckoz2829]

@@RiceKiller191 I watched them live last year and they put on an amazing show! They sounded so damn good! It was honestly the best show I’ll ever see in my life. If they ever come to your town do not hesitate! Buy those tickets! You won’t regret it! Edit: I wish I could’ve seen Layne live too, but William DuVall is good too and he does great Justice to Layne’s work. Don’t count him out!

[@capslock4959]

Same

[@TheStepmonkey]

​@@Ckoz2829 Yea, AiC is still great and their new albums are full of bangers 💗

[@brianj4201]

​@@TheStepmonkeydebatable

[@hakujin6167]

that scream in the beginning really captures the pain in the song

[@sharadmohip6536]

for me the intro riff is what i sound check with before playing.... its just one of the coolest sounding riif ever

[@bradsully6620]

Yes it is. I think its one of the best riffs ever. So badass it makes me wanna crawl out of my skin in a good way.

[@kyleliperote4117]

Bro same wth

[@manifestgtr]

In a lot of ways, this is the quintessential aic tune...even if it isn’t one of their better known songs Great vocal harmony, tense guitar riffing, dark as fuck lyrics and a catchy chorus.

[@treehavn]

And a fucking great solo from cantrell

[@ToxicPancake88]

I mean it’s one of their better known ones for a reason. Just cause it’s a “hit” doesn’t mean it should be deemed as an uncool favourite track. AICs hits to me deserve every bit of popularity and there isn’t one that I would say isn’t quintessential. I mean just imagine having your back catalogue consist of giants like Them bones, would? Man in the box etc. That being said some of their lesser known songs are just as phenomenal. Astounding musicians.

[@iggmeister4137]

@@ToxicPancake88 well then its a good thing it is NOT a hit/ more popular song of theirs like manifestgtr said

[@ToxicPancake88]

Arnie art I’d argue it is though, it’s the title track of their most popular album. Plenty of people know it, it’s definitely one of their “greatest hits”. (Also I misread isn’t as is)

[@SkyManagerNYC]

One of their best songs. I think its the best song on Dirt

[@RocketRay]

My favorite song of theirs, cause it really spoke to me. All that negativity I felt towards failed relationships I'd direct into that song as I listened, and I always felt better after. Thanks, Layne.

[@TheLjchop]

Theres so manny great songs but this group ..its a toss up between dirt hate to feel and confused...love there loud stuff but love when thay slow it down...the greatest group of the 90s buy far.i did not really understand when i was young.now at 37..going having taking vicodens for 10 YEARS..MIGHT NOT BE HEROINE...BUT SHIT A OPIET IS A OPIET...I GET SICK EVERY MONTH...AND WHEN I LISTEN THAKES A HOLE NEW MEANING...DAM I LOVE YOU LAYNE...HURTS TO KNOW YOUR NOT AROUND NO MORE..HOPE WHEN I DIE YOU OPEN THE GATES FOR ME...BUT NOT NOW OR ANYTIME SOON.....3 CHEERS FOR THE BEST GROUP OF MY GENERATION..AND SUCH A HUGE LOST...WISH THAY GIVE HIM IS PROPER RESPECT ONE DAY...ITS FUCKING OVER DUE DAM IT...😳

[@lucas9392]

This is my favorite song of them as well, because it speaks deeply to me. In my moments of deep pain and despair because of depression and mental disturbings, this was one of the songs that made me company. It was almost like a therapy. The best thing aboput this song is: no matter what your problem is. If you have it, this music will fit perfectly. Pain unites people.

[@paranoidandroid8402]

Same.

[@recession81]

Thats why he was so good at writing he could really make you relate to him

[@ClassicKrusty]

The Faded Line Cantrell usually wrote the music and often times the lyrics as well. Not a 100% sure if Layne wrote the lyrics maybe co-wrote them idk

[@kat1york]

Love that Middle Eastern opening riff...

[@niceguyjayson]

+Kat Hamilton (Zepluv) I never thought of it that way, but your are right. Such a good intro.

[@kat1york]

Jason Hutchins Dirt is one of my favorite songs...

[@theeverchosen1504]

They use a similiar riff on what the hell have I, I don't get why more bands don't it sounds so bad ass

[@thomaspatrickparker6648]

This song really makes the album feel like dirt. Plus the video for Down in a Hole was filmed in the dessert. It really feels like they are thirsty for water

[@julianpottermusic]

Phrygian scale, aka double harmonic.

[@AliceInPantera]

I absolutely LOVE how Layne sings part of the chorus much lower than on the album. It makes the song so much more haunting, which I didn’t even think was possible

[@M3.1189]

damn that scream!!!

[@CaptainDeadpool53]

He really went for those aggressive vocals. He's usually more laid back. But boy did it give me chills! What a pay off just at the beginning

[@juanitau2012]

Yes!

[@-jb89-35]

That scream at the beginning >

[@SABRETO0TH117]

I was 6 months old when this happened but still discovered this band when I needed them. They saved my life.

[@onemuckypup9823]

I discovered them earlier this year and love them!! I'm 55 years old!

[@bassman109889]

Shit I wasn't born till 6 Years after this I'd sell my soul to see them live. Favorite band of all time! Layne sung everything he felt I can relate to almost every song

[@gasmaskboi19371945]

I wish I had the voice of Staley.

[@gerronema]

gasmaskboi19371945 Even for a day!

[@gasmaskboi19371945]

gerronema Nah, that would be horrible. You would be gifted with something then it would be taken away from you.

[@MichaelDeTorrice]

practice

[@andrewd4197]

I tried, my throat just hurts!

[@matthewresch2607]

i find alot of his technique in odd places. like, i think you can hear a bit of him in iggy pop. as in, maybe he heard raw power and him trying to do an iggy pop impression lead him closer to his tone. theres a couple songs on that album that sound like they coulda been alice in chains songs had alice been a 70s band instead. specifically gimme danger. and i need somebody.

[@MCSA210]

It doesnt get any better than this. In fact, I believe Staley is the best rock vocalist of all time. Some guys like Keenan, Bon Scott, Cornell, Dickinson come very close but hes the standard bearer.

[@seanlange6715]

MCSA210 completely agree. he's so good it almost hurts

[@christar9527]

I’d say that too. None of those grabbed my soul the way Layne’s did. Some say Cornell was technically better but his voice was irritating to me. After hearing Layne no one else seems that good anymore.

[@bradsully6620]

I agree but I think ronnie James dio is tied for first with layne.

[@kat1york]

It actually does get better than this. Go watch AIC live at the Moore 1990. Absolute perfection!! 🌹

[@fuckamericanidiot]

@@christar9527 Damn, I agree with that about Cornell. I didn't believe him until he killed himself, which is a terrible thing to say but honest.

[@rooster1322]

after all these years i keep coming back to the dirt album!!!!

[@ThemBones94]

this is my favorite Alice In Chains song

[@rastagideon8236]

It's 2021 and I've been playing this album everyday for over a month now.

[@kino4416]

That opening scream caught me by surprise! Goddamned goosebumps!!

[@bradsully6620]

I can't get enough of that damn opening riff, so badass.

[@HAVAMOUTH]

one who doesn't caaaare is one who shouldn't beeeee

[@LVKING999]

This my favorite AiC song, has got me through some rough times in my life... That voice... it always haunts me

[@bradsully6620]

That opening riff is so awesome too.

[@shepshe66]

Jerry is a fucking musical genius,his hands on that guitar

[@willking9410]

I think anyone who’s not even a fan of Alice could listen to this song when feeling in anyway low and feel so much better, one of my friends was going through a nasty breakup where he was accused of rape and violence, shit was wearing him down and he was on the edge, I played him this album and turned him to a fan. Powerful

[@zerofret4207]

I love the way Lane kicks off this song! God, I miss that voice!

[@TheStepmonkey]

Legendary voice💗💗 Layne is definitely the best singer in rock history🤘

[@trygvesmor]

Ever since I first heard this song on the Dirt album, it always conjures images of a dark, sensual dance in my mind for some reason.

[@bradsully6620]

That opening riff is so awesome.

[@ocelotsix6six]

Not many times in life do we get a vocal masterpiece like this .rip to the 👑

[@uilfreitas]

staley good vocalist??? he was the best in the universe!

[@AliceInPantera]

Matt Barlow would like to have a word with you

[@TheUndertoe]

@@AliceInPantera no

[@GotMeWrong1984]

Sweeeeet!!! Definitely AIC's most underrated and underappreciated song

[@Kamelstreet]

Love, Hate, Love / I can't Remember / Man in the box and many other was wrote by Layne too, of course Jerry's the lead letrist of AIC, but Layne was the Soul, The Feelings of AIice

[@hellomynameisdoom8208]

Layne was the heart Jerry was the soul. Jerry wrote like 90% of Alice's lyrics and most of the music . Layne wrote some great lyrics tho for the handful of songs he wrote but Jerry is the soul and driving force

[@amiinside91]

hellomynameisdoom Layne wrote more than 10%. He wrote anywhere from 25%-45% of their lyrics. I know people wanna give jerry credit because he does so much for the band but sometimes ppl give a little too much credit and make it seem like Layne did nothing but sing. Plus Layne wrote all of the mad season album and AIC’s last 2 songs. But I do agree that jerry is the soul and sound of AIC and he always will be.

[@Kamelstreet]

@@amiinside91 7 years later, thats interesting

[@Kamelstreet]

@@hellomynameisdoom8208 disagree brother, you can actually feel much more SOULNESS coming from Layne than Jerry. Jerry is more tecnical/smart piece of the band. Layne was full emotion, all about feelings and expressing those feeling through his singing. Afterall, he is the one who suffered and died from those feelings.

[@hellomynameisdoom8208]

@@Kamelstreet I can feel the soulness and feelings coming out of Jerry when Jerry sang and played, why cant jerry have soul and depth and feelin? Jerry was the driving force behind this band , layne was the cherry on top. They both needed each other they fed off eachother . Layne was absolutely a voice that cant be replicated and had depth but they both had soul and Jerry definitely struggled with drugs and alcohol , he a recovering alcoholic/addict . It's not a competition between the two . Very subjective though.

[@rockdog2843]

Such a classic song.Chains with Layne and Mike was unbelievably good.I never get tired of hearing their masterpieces they created.Awesome video! Thanks for posting!

[@bradsully6620]

Mike starr was kicked out at this point i believe. Because Brazil was his last show and I think that was January of 93.

[@dementus420]

One of my absolute favorite albums/songs ever. I just viserally love it so damn much.

[@theMenace985]

Holy shit that intro scream, sooo sick! Its too bad he didnt do that on the album

[@Otium83]

sean is such a talented drummer

[@jbsully2864]

Best riff ever. It's awesome too when it's slowed down.

[@onany851]

I just listened to my live AIC CD The First Official Live Electric Album for first time since I got it early 2000's.. From Bleed The Freak to the last, Damn That River, they're all GREAT. Best live CD, even better. Couldn't tell you which songs I dig the best and I'm almost 60. Dadadaa, DADADAA....✌

[@claudioc821]

amazing riff

[@annafernandez2404]

I miss layne. This was their best album for me. RIP.

[@Whit3Chocolat36]

So much emotion in his voice

[@martinedijksman1918]

Never heard a beter song

[@lunchboxwhmpa]

Godamnit this song sends shivers up my spine. Everytime I listen to it I have to crank it as loud as my speakers can go. Such a great song that really expresses what Layne was feeling at this time.

[@bradsully6620]

And that opening riff, just damn.

[@jacobmaheu0213]

The 6 people who thumbed down dont know good music

[@robynewilliams-heller1816]

Definitely

[@kathrinemedeiros6065]

thank you! stop complaining guys, the bad quality almost enhances the feeling anyway, i don't think it would be the same if this was written in the past ten years anyway.

[@111FAS]

wouldn't it be nice to have this concert in HD available on DVD. I love this song.

[@CookingwithVROY1790]

My favorite AIC song

[@NoApologies93]

That opening gave me chills. Damn what I'd give to have been there.

[@Ninarvana]

Thank you very much for posting this Alerisa83! Layne on form with his beautiful vocals as always :)

[@Jeff2870]

These guys were NOT birthed by Layne...Jerry not only wrote most of the material, but if you've seen their home video, you will see Jerry actually COACHING Layne on how to sing it! The current success of their new stuff is PROOF that Layne needed Jerry as much as Jerry needed Layne.

[@isis4555]

4:09 wow...

[@dRumitHer]

Youuu, you are so special

[@rosa-thorn]

Layne. I wish i was old enough to see him sing live. He is an artist. when he gave all that he could give it was time to check out. his mission was complete. his voice is incredibly haunting It’s comforting

[@gracii92]

It sucks I came to AiC once layne was gone, but I can see why everyone misses him so much. He had an amazing voice.

[@sbrave]

Sick!!! So glad I got to see this tour, Layne RIP

[@carnalusband]

I agree; I remember being 6 and 7 years old and i would flip the cassette over from the first side and you would hear "junk...fuck..." and sean's cymbals...goosebumps. I love the separation that records/cassettes gave an album- it created a better format for the listener as opposed to 80 straight minutes of filler material. The concept of Dirt just isn't the same on c.d., but it sounds better. But oh well, I guess nothing lasts forever.

[@daintydaisy517]

The most amazing,beautiful,haunting voice ♡

[@mohammedebaad1685]

What a powerful voice!

[@kaidevreeze8772]

Still one of the greatest

[@whateverwhatever5715]

April 5th 2021 ...Rest easy Layne ....gone but not forgotten

[@bobbauer8419]

Sean laying it down like a boss.

[@J_J_P_]

Best AIC song. Hands down.

[@monkeyliver1986]

There should've been a video for this song

[@zer0_iz_d34d]

This song is a real pleasure to play on the bass

[@felipetabilo9683]

just hear the voice , nothing else really matters

[@ThePatrickEllis]

Hate to Feel, Angry Chair and Head Creeps were all solely written by Layne Staley, music and lyrics.

[@CookingwithVROY1790]

The roar at the beginning

[@cindisims5917]

Sounds amazing!! Love Layne!!

[@robynewilliams-heller1816]

Who had the b***s to dislike this magnifiqúe piece of work?

[@LetoMaia]

You can feel the pain!

[@bradsully6620]

The best riff ever!!!!

[@whateverwhatever5715]

One of the greatest fucking songs ever wrote ...

[@lithum2010]

my fav song by them by far, it is that amazing!

[@DavyCaRavy]

love it when layne screams at the beginning, not heard that on any other vid, awesome!!!

[@pigvocalssuck]

alice in chains need more recognition for thier great songs, rest in peace layne! peace out

[@strixq]

@Wesson4 "Cantrell has He has written or co-written every song in the Alice In Chains catalog except for "Queen of the Rodeo", "Hate to Feel", "Angry Chair", and "Head Creeps". 4 Songs!? Have no clue if this info is the correct because I wasn't present when they wrote their songs and no one else in this KZbin panel of expert, I assume.

[@tom_the_giantsfan929]

strixq I mean he probably helped a little with lyrics cause he sings too on a lot of them and he’s the only guitar player so he’s writing his own guitar parts

[@eduardoirribarra3298]

Desde Chile te escuchamos

[@Erick-io5xi]

That fucking unique and effortless voice.

[@inshamed]

Happy Birthday Dirt! You change my world !

[@manhuntruler2]

Very Grunge. I love AIC... pure Art, passion, and straight to your face.

[@killerkite333]

Layne will always be missed.

[@David_Miller522]

Staley did not write 95% of lyrics Jerry wrote most of the material. Still I agree with you that staley is a vital part of aic and with out him a large part of alice has lost what made them so damn good.....

[@bythewaybytheway67]

David Miller Layne wrote about 51% of the songs. He wrote 3 complete songs. My favorite is God Smack!

[@jondubb35]

Deborah Pritchard Yep. And he wrote almost all of the lyrics on their self titled 3rd record (Tripod as it's known).

[@rsohlich1]

actually Layne wrote quite a few songs, not as many as Jerry but a lot of their best were also collaborations.

[@ZeMPzo]

Yeah for real. It kind of does enhance the feeling in a way. It reminds me of being outside of a place smoking a cigarette while a band is playing inside. Despite the fact that it wasn't professionally recorded you can tell that it was an immaculate performance. You cant beat Dirt era AIC.

[@Jeff2870]

Jerry Cantrell wrote about 85% of every word ever uttered by Layne Staley thru Alice in Chains....if you don't believe that, just refer to any of the song credits on their cd's...songs people like to give Staley credit for like Nutshell, Would, Man In The Box. Dirt, and many, many more are penned by CANTRELL.

[@LetoMaia]

He was raw..

[@jeffrichard6047]

if I was a member of the red lantern corps... this would be my anthem

[@shiran865]

i love layne's hair and clothes and everything about him!

[@Papatorrejano]

Thank you. That's the argentinian jounalist who interviewed him in his reclusion time if i'm not mistaken. Man i forgot about that book. Mike Starr's one is to be said interesting as well.

[@dannylarry9408]

Yeah Adriana Rubio. His sis said she doesn’t think Layne ever talked to her because of the lies in her book. You wanna good AIC book read David De Sola’s book. That book is vetted by those that know the band. Rubio’s book is not vetted at all by anyone not even the publisher.

[@Papatorrejano]

@Danny Larry Indeed. I became aware of both books reputation after all this decade. I just read some pages of De Sola's. And if I'm not mistaken in those pages is where i found a good research of "Forty years of hate". The project Layne worked while early AIC was happening. "It's coming after", "Party people" I assume you are familiar with those. Ron Holt explains it and mentioned Jerry was involved as well at some point which Jerry himself doesn' t mention in Lars' radio show at the BBC. Maybe it has to do with the origin of "Man in the box" which apparently sounds a lot like one of Holt's tunes for the project. A real revelation.

[@dannylarry9408]

@@Papatorrejano it’s excellent and researched extensively, glad you like it too!

[@Papatorrejano]

@Danny Larry yep, enjoying the recently released Oregon gig and Lolla soundcheck as well. Cheers.

[@Nu_Chowe]

I love alice in chains so much because they're the one band i can hardly sing along with lol

[@dharma1dharma]

Ese hombre venía de otro Planeta

[@Jakewubadub]

I wish I could have seen this live! UGH his voice

[@rickyg8462]

So exotic...yet so American

[@evapierce1090]

Freaking awesome performance

[@jeffersonaraujoelcristiano]

0:31 Wow.

[@analuizaluciano4]

Essa música é maravilhosa!

[@AlnnDMusic]

Good performance!

[@completelydrainyou]

RIP LAYNE!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

[@sillyskeleton]

Layne's voice and Jerry's riffs. Fate destined those two to find eachother.

[@LetoMaia]

His voice was haunting..

[@francisco323i]

singers like this don´t exist anymore. destes ja nao se fazem

[@dirtdeaddog]

my favorite alice in chains´song

[@Bachfan20]

@Nicktube09 I don't know how long you have been around but my advice would be to do your homework. Layne started out as a drummer, could play guitar well enough to use one to write music. He also played guitar live in concert on Angry Chair and Hate to Feel. Jerry has ever given interviews on Layne's song writing, in Jerry's words Layne was amazing.