Alice In Chains - I Stay Away (Official HD Video)

[@thenailtechfiles7935]

his voice was perfection. scary, strong, beautiful unmatched

[@gtrriffs]

Great choice of words mae.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@elisaw8367]

It was

[@ryanlovvorn8024]

I've never heard it describes like that, it's perfect. Then add Jerry to it and they have an echo to their voices when there is no echo. What a fucking band. Thank you boys

[@bfreeman8786]

Haunted and Defiant.

[@rozwelljones4976]

@@ryanlovvorn8024 it's called a harmony man.

[@barbarabatts1718]

In AIC’s darkness MANY of us find our light… greatest grunge band ever!

[@Leavetheherd]

Some are just grateful to be able to share the darkness with someone.

[@erikastoncius6560]

Yes! Tied with Nirvana for me though!

[@anony-moon]

​@@erikastoncius6560 tied with Soundgarden for me

[@dustinleonsky4513]

Alice In Chains do not like to be considered GRUNGE. They like to be considered METAL. Even Jerry Cantrell himself will admit that. I see them as ALTERNATIVE METAL.

[@barbarabatts1718]

@@dustinleonsky4513 I consider myself to be a lion yet others can say I have no mane. 🤷🏼 They ARE “grunge” to most regardless whether they identify as metal or classical or even folk. Go tell it on the mountains brother!

[@HotStrange]

The orchestral parts after the chorus just send this song to another level.

[@geoffreyguillot3602]

Unmatched by any

[@HotStrange]

@@THE1BELOWANDABOVEALL Agreed on both accounts. The first time I heard the Choir sing “under the bridge downtown” in the 90s, I got chills. Classic song. I think Jar or Flies is a perfect release in general. Very close to being my favorite project AiC ever made.

[@smeagolmazurenko5238]

It's amazing how these guys were able to merge the beautiful with the ugly. Masters of dissonance.

[@jackkitchen737]

@@HotStrange You said what I was going to say. I'm not kidding. I am glad that someone else felt the shivers from the same tunes. What a time to be alive!

[@acidoverride3136]

Exactly Haut Strange.

[@Jabberstax]

I miss the 90s. Proper music, MTV and good movies.

[@scottyblog]

And now it’s all shit.

[@brianbossaer2049]

I’m stuck there.

[@dickgoesinya4773]

Real MTV!

[@DarkSim77]

@@scottyblog 100% truth.

[@sandraatki]

​@@brianbossaer2049 same. Im ok with it to be fair

[@robertpatterson8379]

Im 70. Still love Alice in Chains. No better.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@raylathem3]

I'm 60. Rock on brother!

[@BartG87-]

Right behind you guys at 55 ! ❤

[@mattbailey576]

I'm with you brother, I'm 63 and miss the 90's...

[@hikgerguy1234]

It's great to see people that are 60+ (myself included) not giving up listening to great music despite their age. And why should we??? I still listen to Robin Trower on a regular basis and always will. Great music is timeless.

[@1813-b1l]

I was 14 when this album came out. My brother was the one who brought the music home. He would play random songs from AiC, STP, Pearl Jam, NIN all day long. I would sleep with this music playing during the day, and it would find its way into my dreams. I'm now 2 months away from 38, my brother served 12 years in the Air Force and passed away in 2014, mother died of a broken heart 2 days after valentines day in 2017 and every time I hear music of that time, of those years, I feel that any moment, I'm going to wake up from this nightmare of a life. To my brother and mom, still alive.

[@wjlince]

They'd want you to live your best life.

[@ExperienceEric]

You have an eternal Father in Heaven who loves you very much. Find Him through His Son Jesus Christ.

[@treetree7183]

@@ExperienceEric not the time man

[@ExperienceEric]

@@treetree7183 WRONG. That is one of the most important times to hear the truth. Its the time and type thing that often draws the lost to the Gospel and Christ. I have seen it too many times in my life. Happy, content people in world things are not searching for Jesus and the truth, the destitute and broken hearted are. That is basically a direct quote from several books of the Bible. He heals, saves and redeems the broken hearted.

[@tydyman2003]

18 13 🤘rock on dude, keep those memories alive

[@jrizle86]

The first 50 seconds of this song is just a pure nostalgic time travel through the early 90s when life was just so pure and simple.

[@TH-dr9cz]

Yooo this comment is extremely underrated

[@Ken-rj8cw]

Hell yeah, good times 🤙

[@billa7606]

Killer intro on the 12 string acoustic.

[@douglasthompson1724]

Not sure about pure and simple, but definitely a microcosm. Alice in Chains is by far, in my biased opinion, the best band of the 90's.

[@rockydennis4497]

Man...Nostalgia indeed!!!I found a vhs tape of me as a teen skateboarding at our local skatepark here in Atlanta Georgia and this song was playing in the background!!!I broke down crying of happiness and my daughter wondered why.I simply told her that "in time you will understand"...then my baby replied "ok dad"....i can't wait until she feels what nostalgia is all about!!!This song means so very much to me and to my surprise...my daughter loves it!!One happy dad over here!!!

[@FACEL1FT]

This song is just so fucking beautiful and perfect. I love everything about it. The violins after Layne belts “I STAYYY AWAYYY” are just so amazing. Thank you for all the beautiful music, AIC.

[@FACEL1FT]

This song has made me feel emotions I’ve never felt before. Fucking godlike

[@jethro784]

Everytime I hear this song I just want to listen to it for eternity it’s just perfect

[@bz988]

❤

[@DarrenFigueroa-uq5hl]

Fukn perfect

[@CapitaineHaddock]

Il n'a pas eu le temps de rester a l'écart

[@MayaAshAnimation]

There will never be another band like the legendary Alice in Chains.

[@nancynichols37]

GREAT BAND! Takes my mind to another world which makes me forget life for a while

[@MrBluestar22]

You can't duplicate layne

[@edgarallanswole]

Good thing they’re still around then, huh?

[@sparrow4214]

Too bad they don't sound the same though

[@heidihendrix5073]

Maya Ash Truth

[@Beatjoy5511]

The fact that this whole album was all improvised within a whole week or so is so damn impressive. It shows how strong each of them are as a unit, from cantrells guitar, seans rhythm with his drumming, and the new inez showing his talent as a bass player really shined.

[@josepmariamarin4912]

Didn't know about it, but in fact it shows the state of grace they were at that point. Magnificient record.

[@jennifercameron9403]

They’re the best band ever!!

[@codycooper5768]

I might be in the minority here but jar of flies is my favorite album! I love that more stripped down, acoustic approach. Loved the older, heavy crunchy stuff too, don't get me wrong! but I just love jar of flies so much, and of course their MTV unplugged show... I still respect the hell out of Jerry Cantrell for continuing on, and he is in my opinion LARGELY overlooked and underrated as a musician, a singer, and a songwriter.. I respect him for keeping on, and that new singer is very talented, breathes new life into the band.. but damn it all I wish Layne would have gotten help, got his shit together, and LIVED!! kept making music... I didn't get into Alice in Chains until somewhat recently, as an adult. I was a kid in the early 90s. I remember something my dad said about when Kurt Cobain died. My dad was old school, not much of a rocker, more into old country like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and what not. Well when he saw nirvana's unplugged, Kurt's rendition of "in the pines" he was extremely impressed. And that's when he realized like okay this dude's legit. It's not just yelling and screaming and noise lol nirvana's unplugged made a believer out of my dad because he immediately recognized the artistry, the musicianship involved... He said something after Kurt died about damn just imagine how much great music he COULD have kept making, had he lived. My dad thought they might have CONTINUED that unplugged stripped down approach.. Well anyhow, talking about nirvana on an Alice in Chains video! Sorry lol I said all that to say THIS though: The way my dad felt about Kurt is kinda how I feel about Layne; I feel like if Layne had lived and they continued the band, Layne probably would have made more stuff similar to unplugged and jar of flies... Sad what happened to both those guys, RIP kurt and layne both ✌️✌️✌️

[@mindjab]

Shut up

[@jeffreystockdale8292]

Best EP ever, IMO.

[@slabs6661]

His voice, his lyrics, his delivery, and vocal range were haunting and soothing at the same time!!!! He will forever be my favorite vocalist!!!!

[@CodeNameLea]

Agreed 👍 be it the studio track or live 💜

[@eliskull]

yeah i know sadly jerry wrote most of alice;s lyrics lane is credited on a few tracks one off hand is angry chair

[@AFriedChicken]

Been listening AiC for 30 years and you'll need to break my stuff to stop me.

[@susien7323]

Agreed but I did recently fall for aic new lineup

[@susien7323]

@@eliskull sadly? We still have Jerry and his amazing talent

[@MarksArk2]

In my opinion, this is one of AIC's greatest hits. Miss you, Layne ✝️.

[@lifeofreilly9943]

Agree ❤

[@محمدحسين-ق7ف8ث]

BTW he was atheist

[@anthonyinsani9914]

No doubt

[@robbiegreen7338]

Layne was great, we miss you Layne

[@MarksArk2]

Layne was NOT an atheist. Layne held some religious beliefs, but not necessarily Christian beliefs. According to Google, Layne believed in an afterlife, but not eternal damnation.

[@Awge_aket]

Yeah, I want to travel south this year Aaah, Woah, Woah Won't prevent safe passage here Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady Yeah, hey Yeah, tears that soak A callous heart Why you act frightened I am enlightened Your weakness builds me So someday you'll see I stay away Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady I stay away I stay away I stay away I stay away

[@audrabach3664]

That's my dysfunctional family!

[@reverendmayhem7884]

Cheers man, thank you.

[@rougebull77]

"Yeah, I want to travel south this year" is a metaphor for you know what according to Rolling Stone magazine lol

[@joeykelly8605]

Tom growing whats what mena

[@ummthingy]

@@audrabach3664 I can relate. To me this song is about me finally cutting my mother out of my life.

[@jdmccall2277]

This intro touches just about every emotion in me.

[@nachocavallocarbonell1863]

When those chords start playing I feel them across my skin It's angelical, really cool riff...amazing

[@wplants9793]

The outro too, Layne singing I stay away over and over

[@settratheimperishable4093]

@@nachocavallocarbonell1863 same. For me it gives almost a vision of rolling hills, about 100 years ago in some mediterranian country (probably Italy, even if the style has nothing to do with the country itself)

[@nachocavallocarbonell1863]

@@settratheimperishable4093 Truly really close to what I feel in terms of context...yeah Besides the fact of the land being old gives some kind of nostalgic way of feeling Big fan of this album!

[@braddsmith2081]

You naked it, bro. EVERY emotion …

[@ashtonwillis7852]

I will forever be grateful for my dad introducing me to AiC, Pearl Jam, etc... I’m about to be 16 in two days, but this is truly the best music I have ever heard.

[@konnorrose3652]

Same my friend, my dad introduced me to a lot of stuff like tool, Metallica, of course Alice in chains, the Beatles. I’m 17, turning 18 this year. Keep rocking on brother

[@settratheimperishable4093]

19, I second all of this

[@Joshy2-SF]

It will be there for you when nothing else will

[@d-nice8834]

The Class Of '94 is in agreement...😉

[@LuluMcRod62]

Right On to your dad for turning you on to some excellent music!

[@simsource1407]

This would be the greatest opening song to any rock concert in history. Those chords are so incredibly iconic I get goosebumps 25 years later.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@rumblefish9]

Mike Inez wrote and played the guitar intro. he used a 12-string. Btw, this was confirmed by Mike himself when he corrected a tiktok video.

[@loviepittsburgh2222]

Layne's voice is still the best voice I've ever heard

[@woweezowee4713]

Yes yes yes....... Absolutely

[@stevecasey6582]

You may need to search a little further before you make that statement....he was great, but the best????????????????? NO

[@loviepittsburgh2222]

@@stevecasey6582 That's a dumb statement, since music is subjective. That's why I said that "I ever heard".

[@shadowwarrior7218]

@Rowan Melton Heaps of gr8 vocalists out there.

[@aidanchristensen503]

RIP Layne

[@danejurus69]

AIC really did compose great songs. They weren't just a 3 chord grunge band.

[@MrShahid0072]

How do feel about the song nutshell?

[@kevinclark1698]

The words a nutshell are some of the saddest lyrics I've ever heard it's probably their greatest song

[@Mesopotamiasong]

Kevin Clark r/notopbutok

[@jaymz]

the power of jerry cantrell my friend!!

[@dirliedirl]

@@jaymz I'm glad you said it, because I was going to. Layne had the voice, but Jerry had the compositions and melodies in droves.

[@nighttempest7163]

Whenever Layne belts out "I Stay Away", I get chills. But with the violin after that belt, always without fail, I damn near get hypothermia.

[@Jj1ll0987]

I love the little guitar part before that, too❤

[@bobtunis4445]

I was 24 years old and serving in the US Army in Germany when this album came out. After the huge success of "Dirt" this was a highly anticipated release and I ate it up. "I Stay Away" jumped out at me and grabbed my guts from the start, best track on the album. Off in Germany with no Mtv I never saw the video, just caught it for the first time at 50 years old, with a wife, two kids and a mortgage. Man, what a song. So soulful. Alice in Chains at their best.

[@nmperdue4637]

This isn't on dirt it's on jar of flies Edit: thank you for your service

[@annasloan2349]

@@nmperdue4637 he never said it was on dirt...he said after dirt the follow-up album was anticipated

[@annasloan2349]

Glad you made it out safe

[@nmperdue4637]

@@annasloan2349 ahh, just now realized I never thanked him for his service too.

[@muzicaempathica6479]

You missed nothing man. The video SUX Thank you for signing that blank check. Love, a soldier's mom•~🤗

[@alexiskowitz5784]

I love how this song mixes clean beautiful sounds and sludge-like distortion together. Definitely one of AiC's most unique songs

[@thenailtechfiles7935]

Alex Iskowitz totally agree

[@azazeltheundyingdamienkali5700]

Absolutely. Whenever I listen to it, I can't help but think "Is this what being insane feels like?"

[@richardmbowman]

THAT'S what they do!

[@cherokeeconcrete1986]

👽 Alienated

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@FaithOfWin]

Fun fact, the puppets used in the video are displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum

[@davidnissim589]

The Jerry puppet is oddly adorable

[@alejandravillarreal9525]

is not a fun fact, actually it is a real fact

[@FaithOfWin]

@@alejandravillarreal9525 a real fun fact

[@griplimit]

How fitting… they’re all puppets there anyway.

[@RobDawg1197]

As they should be 🙏

[@peachykellz]

His haunting vocals, the minor chord progression, and the little orchestra sounds make this my favorite track of theirs.

[@jeffreyschmoldt7798]

Jerry Cantrell is a genius with his guitar parts.

[@chriswesthoff0426]

Very underrated!!!.....his name is never brought up with the likes of Hendrix, Vaughn, EVH, or even Vince Gill.......it's a damn shame, because Jerry is the blood of AIC, and Layne was the heart of AIC.

[@twicetwotimes45]

He is one of the few guitar gods. His brilliance, skill and personal touch on those strings has influenced thousands and will continue to do so well after he is gone. He's an iconoclast and a genius.

[@ricardomartinezxx]

Bingo! I've always loved Jerry's playing, don't care if it's not super shred virtuouso style (Vai, Satriani) bcuz I feel it and it has emotion and weight, like Stevie's playing. I also think Adam Jones from Tool is underrated, people mention him even less than Cantrell , and his riffs and rhythm playing is second to no one. He's a a technical beast in complexity, but he's not a shredder so no one talks about him

[@Black-lq2pb]

He's AIC's senselessly underrated mastermind. People need to get over singers - even when they're the best...

[@rumblefish9]

Not actually just Jerry. Mike Inez co-wrote a lot of the songs on Jar of Flies. He also wrote and played the intro of this song on the record. Mike said he used a 12-string Guild guitar for the intro.

[@patwhitaker8899]

Happy 53rd Birthday to the lost one, Layne....

[@lane546]

@Lancer____ Dog im honor to share his name. Minus the Y

[@a1b1c184]

He and Cantrell best harmonies in rock history hands down. Gives me chills...

[@JuanRodriguez-rt8wr]

Rock on dudes

[@mnvia05]

Are you a lost one, if you’re Legacy and music stand the test of TIME?

[@davidnissim589]

And Mike too

[@SethComedyFan]

This is the last song that I listened to with my best friend before he commit suicide. It hits me really hard every time I hear it, but I still need to hear it regularly. I miss you Sean, and hope you are free of your problems now

[@rychengirl]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Your friend Sean, I love people, and your friend just may be an angel now. And free indeed. So sad though, suicide. A permanent answer to a moment's problems.

[@Uncle_Neil]

Just keep fighting through it Austin, keep fighting.

[@Kyanitekween]

♥️

[@billclemons5593]

😞Rest In Peace

[@danielfaatz5168]

I feel ya on that one ❤️

[@robwalsh9843]

"Tears that soak a callous heart" That always hits me,.....

[@jamesthereaper7]

It was 20 years ago today that the world lost one of the greatest vocalists of all-time. R.I.P Layne Staley.

[@xannyd]

The best.

[@pamofyourhanderson1315]

Layne 20 years ( 05/04/02 )Kurt (28 years (05/04/94 ) my beautiful mother 17 years ( 05/04/05) RIP MY 3 heroes x

[@matthaus9408]

Yeah, my birthday is April 5, Layne and Kurt died in April 5.

[@robwalsh9843]

We lost so many talented guys from that scene. Kurt, Layne, Chris, Ben McMillan, Mark Lanegan, Andy Wood, etc. It really sucks.

[@cliftonharmon2403]

​​@@robwalsh9843 Chester, Delores, Scott Weiland, Shannon Hoon, Bradley...

[@Scorpionbite8]

This era of music can never be replicated.

[@simongravel7407]

Have you checked out Skorned and Chout?

[@kartelUSM]

Nope, never.

[@youisiaint]

I was born in 1982 and it used to piss me off being told by younger people born say, 1988-94 that 90s music was sh*t because it glorified depression and suicide. Not to mention the fact that by the time these kids had the brain cells to develop a taste in music rock music consisted of nu/rap metal. I'm always glad to hear someone that appreciates 90s music. The experimentation, the dissonance, unpredictable chord changes, the wah pedal abuse, songs that were strongly riff based while still retaining depth and quality. It was great and I'm still discovering lesser-known 90s hard rock bands all the time

[@ervinlay6917]

Never💯

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@eazymethod01]

It's actually beyond comprehension how good this is. RIP Layne.

[@Jorge_Broa]

The iconic voice of Layne is just... unforgettable.

[@blakesmith4725]

The best grunge voice beyond Scott, Chris, and Kurt!!!

[@GWD4060]

Iconic❤rip😢

[@Veyron_33]

@@Jorge_Broa incredible incredible 🤘💯

[@FullTimeRCer]

I love these 90's Claymation videos. Reminds me of the haydays of MTV when it was about music. The harmony of the vocals in this song of Layne and Jerry is pure magic.

[@anotherlittlepieceofmyart]

I went to the Rock n Roll museum in Cleveland and these puppets were there :)

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@RedceLL1978]

I was 16 in 1994 when this released and what a perfect age to be musically conscious. My dad played the old motown stuff, being raised on the classics like zeppelin, Jethro tull, Nazareth, the Beatles and stones, the who and having classic rock and motown on the radio growing up, then coming into my own music consciousness with Metallica, pantera, all those 80's bands and even the great voices of people like Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson on the radio, then BAM, the grunge movement out of Seattle hits and changes my life forever. Not to mention the Golden age of hip hop and RnB with 2pac, biggie and all the rest. I fear we may never see artists of today hit that kind of vein that bands like Alice in Chains did. But I'm happy i was a part of all this greatness. And I'll always be able to go back and listen with gratitude for what a profoundly inspired zenith of musical creativity it was.

[@bikeracer6045]

+Joshua Jones SO cool man!

[@ungesehenwinter9449]

+Joshua Jones I was 4 years behind you but I understand what you mean. Sadly I have very blurry memories of Madonna, Michael Jackson and all that on VH1 or MTV, but the grunge era was what set me off. So much talent during that time. I dont think a lot of people realize the absolute raw talent that some of these artist had. Granted there were a few select shit heads out there as well. Just thankful for KZbin and modern communication technology for giving me the ability to listen to great music anywhere :P

[@karlabolan5981]

Lucky you!

[@MorbidMindedManiac]

To my grandpa:"Yeah,I like those old bands like iron maiden and black sabbath",to my dad:"Yeah,I listen to those badass bands like slipknot and pantera",to my mom and her friend:"I listen to all those bands"

[@allears9963]

might be the coolest/real comment I've ever read..yea bro I lived it..I can still see me and my friends confused as we got the news Kurt Cobain blew his head off 2 months before our graduation in '94...I'm not a huge Nirvana fan as I think Alice in Chains/Soundgarden were MUCH MORE talented... waaaaaaaaaaay better songwriters..btw Alice on tour...see then!!!!

[@AliKhan-ft1uu]

The violin piece in this song is amazing

[@kingdavid7516]

trumpets*

[@callaghanbrakepads6823]

Sure sounds like a 🎻

[@udsmall7306]

it's an entire string section actually 🎻🎻🎻

[@chrissantos8149]

@@kingdavid7516 Trumpets? Bro, are your ears healthy?

[@kat3871]

@@chrissantos8149 😂😂😂👌

[@Ironarmhoss]

Grunge didn't die with Kurt, it died with Layne

[@azhal6621]

True !

[@coreyrobbo]

It hasn’t died mate! We are still listening!!! 🤟

[@jlouis4407]

True it was dead a few years back when he withdrew

[@215pcb]

Amen!!!!

[@GonzalezRodríguez24]

Kurt, Layne, Scott, Chris🖤 Eddie please don't go

[@liefacts3000]

I love reading the comments because most are fantastic stories of overcoming adversity and sharing pain with strangers who all listen to AIC

[@aleahaleaha2593]

Jonathan Rooke every post for me. Where those that love him congregate to share it and keep him alive...

[@davidnissim589]

Layne has touched us all. He was a beautiful man taken too soon.

[@sni-ri1yg]

It’s kind of crazy that’s the album to some people could literally be about a jar of flies. Lot more simple I prefer it lol

[@crisrojas8613]

Empathy is universal. It's amazing how no matter where we come from or what language we speak...good music never dies!

[@SciHeartJourney]

In my opinion Jar of Flies is one of the very albums ever. I love the whole thing start to finish.

[@bigstinky2003]

It is one of the very albums/eps ever

[@froglover4203]

It is indeed one of the albums ever

[@hershey3]

In my opinion one of very is the Jar of Flies albums ever. I start love the whole thing to finish

[@hershey3]

how bout that sucka?

[@MandrakeRoots]

Ya,ya,ya!!! Brings back memorable times.

[@markrios3256]

Gives me chills and goosebumps whenever the chorus and instrumental solo with the guitar and violin come together and he says “ I stay away” it so powerful and emotional it always gets me in a certain kinda of way! Such a damn beautiful sequence in a song

[@citizenerased000]

Great way to put it have like #50 :)

[@JaxonSmithers]

The intro is amazing, unmistakable.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@alexandrepaleta71]

this song has something magnetic, that takes me out of this world, these rifs this voice... fantastic

[@86jaj420]

Layne’s and Jerry’s voices are the perfect harmony. They blend so beautifully yet haunting

[@wendywilliamswig6684]

The violins were always my favorite part of this song...

[@Stellaaahhh]

Mine too!

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Yep. They add something really ethereal to this song. I always get chills when they kick in on a good stereo system, or headphones, etc.

[@Amp5150]

mine is the hi hat snare hi hat snare crash fill at 1:09 so simple but god damn i love it every time

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

wendy williams wig so minor but very memorable and noticeable

[@Jamal-zn8sc]

This song was made to get chills at the Chorus!

[@youtube_f0ulplayyy200]

It’s almost been 20 years since layne passed , and still hasn’t been a voice like his and never will be!

[@jlo1390]

AMEN TO that

[@waynebaker4487]

Fuckin Badass 🤘

[@DemonWarp65]

My god, has it really been that long? What the hell?

[@jat4958]

Skorned - Psychosis Dude sound kinda like Layne, try checking em out.

[@stevecasey6582]

Broaden your horizons and you will realize that is not true

[@dougcrawford3051]

I was born in 1959 and love this group and the lyrics/sound they lay down!!!! Music transcends all generations!!

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@brandontooley2711]

Don't know that there's another song that captures beauty and the ugly like this song does. Applicable to any situation whether it be trust, drugs, or relationships. "Whatever you think about when you listen to our songs. That's what they're about" -Layne Staley

[@nicolasriveros943]

Happy 49° Birthday to the great Layne Staley, whenever you are now, your voice will be allways stay with us

[@hassonian]

hell yea happy birthday

[@Squiggy2010]

Miss you buddy 😪❤

[@Havok1199]

He would be 50 now.

[@teenecore]

Man.. imagine the music that still could of come out of layne. I'll miss that duel toned voice for as long as i live.

[@garymanis6305]

This brings me back. I had no idea Layne and I were the same age. AIC captured my attention the very first time I heard them on the radio. They were really good and they sounded like nobody else.

[@dirliedirl]

Jerry Cantrell!! 99% of the time when a rock group uses professional classical musicians for a recording (as AIC did for this song), everything has to be written out precisely for those musicians. Jerry gathered the musicians in a room with him and his acoustic guitar and played for them exactly what he wanted. And they'd work on it together. No sheet music or anything else. And the results are a testament to his ability.

[@ryand141]

That's interesting. I'm telling you. The best musicians have been self-taught and have not been able to read music. I could name some: Hendrix, Gilmour, Yorke, to name a few. Ear training is far more valuable imo.

[@groovygrovejuiceco1760]

@@ryand141 exactly. My grandfather was the same. Musically he had an eidetic memory. He played the piano as good as any clasaical pianist, could barely read sheet music and never took a formal lesson. He would listen to a song a few times and would play it brilliantly.

[@aaronrue2664]

Jerry Cantrell is the fucking best 🖐 down keep going brother

[@The2014Guys]

@@ryand141 not to mention all of The Beatles.

[@drh-ov7eq]

Jerry is up there with the best of them!

[@buddysteele7624]

I’m so glad that all this Unplugged footage exists. They very much could have not done this, with the state of everything going on. Imagine not having all of these great unplugged videos

[@Angryaddict321]

I’ll never understand how bands such as Alice made some of the most unique raw and powerful sounds ever. Layne and Jerry are UNMATCHED. All I know is I feel I give the music the respect it deserves.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@braindamage3739]

R.I.P. Old Alice in Chains 1987-1996 :(

[@ridleyroid9060]

***** 1999*

[@Pingaheimer]

Ridley On Steroids 2002

[@ridleyroid9060]

Well that's when Layne Died, but they haven't recorded anything since 1999, i mean anything with Layne.

[@rajeshsunchildmadhav9740]

Pene Con Aji Yessir.. this commend made me cry !!!

[@godsmack4194]

***** Ahhhhh. I disagree! The new stuff isn't AS good, but it's still good. I can listen to The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here, all day. Love it.

[@CuriousDiscourse]

"Why you act crazy, not an act maybe?" So deep

[@anthony6929]

Not really

[@anthony6929]

@Alfredo Sin Fè yes it rhymes

[@gaymansupreme]

I'm 14 and this is deep.

[@srmaz565]

@@anthony6929 bruh these artists literally write anything.......and fans are like "damn these kept me awake at night" lmao

[@anthony6929]

@@srmaz565 idk it may hit them hard not me I like shit that makes you think

[@jaredmerson8649]

Alice In Chains is so good at making beautiful music turn to that dark place in such an amazing way and Layne’s vocals are like no other

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@billeraye4957]

The range of their songs cannot be denied wish they could of made ten more albums.

[@shadowprince101]

.... They're still around.....

[@annahanguiano8931]

shadowprince101 not the same without Layne...

[@shadowprince101]

Annah Anguiano cause Jerry Cantrell ain't worth shit apparently, right...

[@elijah.s4898]

shadowprince101 jerry is awesome it's just layne and jerry voice fit so perfectly together the new guy doesn't have the same emotion

[@MrTechselect]

shadowprince101 Jerry was always the genius behind the songs. BGWTB and TDPTDH are both awesome albums. I like that they've adapted harder metal sound. Can't wait for the new album this year!

[@brittanymurphy498]

I know this is a generic ass comment, but laynes voice is just so beautifully haunting and full of feeling. It really is so sad he couldn't save himself 😭

[@leighness1988]

It's only generic because its tragically true.

[@royalnass1029]

everybody can be saved it takes the right person to help them

[@oliveoil4380]

royal nass Naw, he he was so phenomenal, but crazy self destructive. People cannot be saved unless they want to be saved. I know.

[@DaRealPhillyJawn]

@@royalnass1029 those who want help, help themselves. In order to succeed a strong support system is needed. And even them sometimes, it's not enough.

[@laynebrown2730]

I can relate

[@Bacon56ful]

I reckon this is AIC best song; It was written and performed when their creativity was blooming (Jar of Flies), Layne's voice hadn't been affected by his drug use yet so sounded amazing. Finally: IT FUCKING ROCKS

[@Bacon56ful]

Oh and the videos awesome :P

[@TicTacYo100]

Good comment. And profile picture

[@eddievaca3564]

Would? Is a great song too

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

I might agree with you there.

[@mimixownzall]

His voice in River of Deceit is pretty good, too.

[@jeffreythornton7695]

Musical genius, this is well beyond grunge. The balance of vocals, never overpowered. Funny, you could understand every word in their songs. Other bands you had to decipher of that time. I think they were still most creative of the genre.

[@ronsan89]

never will there be another front man like lane unbelievable voice

[@shelbylioness_]

Layne, but no there isn't ever going to be anyone who can touch him not even himself....he was that awesome....he invented it I think....the word AWESOME... They really needed a word better thAn good or cool...cause he's so much more.

[@MrShahid0072]

@@shelbylioness_ don't do too much drugs..you can't afford to

[@danejurus69]

Travis Meeks is better.

[@kasunkavishka2976]

Started listening to AIC recently and I must admit "Jar of Flies" is my favourite album. A masterpiece!

[@williamkeiley5886]

all gd albums but jar flies on another level

[@Oliver_0002]

Definitely agree, something very special about it

[@brandonsalisbury7182]

@@rusted8157 Self Titled for me…it takes some growing on you at first but it has a special place! Who am I kidding everything they released has a special place in my heart!

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Give mad season a try. 👍

[@bodysuit1134]

Yes. Such an incredible album. I've suffered the pain of addiction and my own stupidity a lot of my life. All of AiC speaks to me cause of the darkness and the depression and all that jazz.

[@jonbowman9080]

Best harmonizing vocals in rock. Layne and Jerry were amazing together.

[@whocares_bear]

AIC are the Beatles of grunge. Those harmonies!

[@stevecelestino7352]

From a time when the world seemed less scary and my hometown hadn't been destroyed by gang mentality and drugs. Before I knew what harsh reality was in store for me, and I flipped this on my walkman in the dark and hoped and dreamed big. Thank you AIC for making music that reminds me of who I truly am.

[@writteninstars]

❤️❤️

[@thedude-qz2fy]

Still miss you Layne. You helped me through a lot of hard times. RIP brother.

[@Eyecyou64]

Alice in Chains had such a fucking emotional call. Every song just gets you wrapped up in the intensity of Staley's voice or the direction of the music all tying it up in a bow right around your wrists as you are their prisoner now.

[@rvprsd8299]

No lie this song brings chills to my spine and tears to my eyes. So many memories come flooding back all at once. Alot of painful memories... but somehow this song is like a release of it all. Nothing on earth can explain this feeling unless you've been through it you know what im talking about.

[@alicesimmons7275]

RVPRSD Yea my 20's

[@matheusviolante8364]

RVPRSD It feels like the sickness and the medicine at the same time. AIC does that to me too. Whenever I'm in all time low, somehow their songs make me feel better, even the saddest ones. Maybe that's why they're so indefinably amazing.

[@maryscheitler89]

RVPRSD I don't know what you went through, but I was in hell too. Stay strong, I fought against everything, thinking this made me strong, tough. However, with time I found that with peace, I have strength.

[@23Nemesis]

I know what you mean...

[@Josh-it6uy]

a lot

[@skylordawesome9547]

If only they had performed this on MTV Unplugged. It would've made an already amazing concert even better

[@realmocaccino]

I will always wonder why they didn't perform Don't Follow too

[@superstimulatedminotaur3681]

Guess they didn't want to shell out for the horn section

[@baldassodouniversoparalelo6972]

@@superstimulatedminotaur3681 Yes, it would require a horn section, and I Stay Away was one of the most difficult songs for Layne to perform live at a moment (1996) when his voice was far worse from the good old days.

[@josemungia2043]

I'm just gonna cut to the chase ALICE IN CHAINS one of the best no other rock band comes close to Alice In Chains.

[@efrainrodarte6395]

Definitely best of the 90s

[@jongallardo8006]

A band that ranks up there is a little Known band from LA called failure , they never got as big as some of the other grunge acts they were often compared to ( although they have opened for tool in 94’ ) Fantastic Planet is one of the greatest 90’s rock albums , give it a listen !

[@joshh5473]

I agree, but the only exception is Stone Temple Pilots. But AIC is better I agree.

[@marysummers3354]

Well, maybe Pearl Jam

[@lupaloops4166]

@@jongallardo8006 Fantastic Planet is like one of my favorite albums. Thanks for sharing the info! 👍

[@MarineGuy-oo7wr]

Best Band ever! Layne and Jerry just had the chemistry going on. Layne would be proud that AIC is still heard and loved.

[@matthew2897]

That voice.. it just..... I don't think anyone will ever sound like this ever again, and it makes me want to cry.

[@jackkitchen737]

The band. The song. The music. The video. This was, and is, incredible.

[@lindabond5002]

I will be 60 next week and still, when I just want to get down and ROCK I turn up Al in Chains!! How can you not...

[@mrchildgrownold3852]

Linda Bond , 5 months I'll be 62 i still dig it

[@evilness6950]

@@mrchildgrownold3852 i'm 60 & don't no one tell me i can't listen to my AIC, there will be some justifiable homicide, lol (i just saw your user name, cute), i been listening to AIC for a long time,ever since they hit the radio, many many moons ago, lol, yes, i am old, but love this music & refuse to listen to anything else, ROCK ON🤘🤘

[@richardmbowman]

I....who is also on the wrong side of 60 ...knows exactly how you feel.

[@rodneyrichard3900]

I'll be 30 later this year and this is not a knock on y'all older folks but I'll be blasting their music for another 35-40 more years introducing it to another generation!👍

[@sandiangel]

I’m gonna be 60 in August too. I feel the same way.

[@THCya9796]

So refreshing. Real musicians playing REALLY GOOD music. WHAT A CONCEPT!!!🤷‍♂️

[@RJM95]

FUCKING AMAZING EVERY TIME. I can’t stop playing it when I start……

[@rotworld_animations1196]

These comments just make me sad. Your so depserate to hold onto the past your missing really good shit now. Its pathetic.

[@angrytheclown801]

​@@rotworld_animations1196You have to search for the good new stuff, or you get Lizzo or Taylor Swift, don't get sad when people turn to good old music to avoid mediocre pushed music.

[@Hollyucinogen]

Suggestions: Killswitch Engage ("The End Of Heartache") and Pantera ("Cemetery Gates").

[@DreddPirateRoberts]

2:17 - I just _LOVE_ when the violins join in. Rock/Alternative/Grunge music meshes so well with classical instruments. This music video is so cool, too. Those were the days: when the "M" in "MTV" actually stood for "Music." (ironic of me to say that after saying how cool the video is, no?)

[@patgiguere3065]

Jar of flies...bought the album when released and after all those years cannot stop listenning to it...one of the greatest album of all time...in my opinion !

[@williamkeiley5886]

every good band has a best album jar of flies the best one

[@brettweirmon6097]

I agree, top notch album. One of my all time favorites!

[@denomizotakh]

Fun fact : it’s not even an album it’s an EP

[@jims8180]

The ability to insert a classical motif into a grunge song...and the intro...priceless.

[@YARDBARKER44]

Never ever gets old. No music like this no more.

[@Hollyucinogen]

There is, you just have to look harder for it. (I recommend Killswitch Engage and Pantera.) 🤟 In my opinion, though, in general, I agree with you.

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[@khallell]

Yeah, I want to travel south this year Aaah, Woah, Woah Won't prevent safe passage here Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady Yeah, hey Yeah, tears that soak A callous heart Why you act frightened I am enlightened Your weakness builds me So someday you'll see I stay away Why you act crazy Not an act maybe So close a lady Shifty eyes shady I stay away [4x]

[@DINOBRAV69]

Now that I'm older and have lived a little, I understand this song. Addiction is no joke. It will burn down everything you worked for.

[@emmanuelemmanuel8821]

I can relate, been clean now for 18 years. Heroine and coke mix almost destroyed my life, friends, family. All's good now I'm healthy and taking care of myself and my family. Layne, Kurt, Weiland I listen to their music always, may they have peace now.

[@silverioperez490]

Still struggling with it but I know I'll beat it before it's too late

[@DINOBRAV69]

@@silverioperez490 Keep at it. I'm 52 living with T2 diabetes and Hep C, but I've never felt more alive.

[@silverioperez490]

@@DINOBRAV69 it's good to know there's always somebody out there that can relate I wish you the best, never give up

[@DINOBRAV69]

@@silverioperez490 I almost did. Three weeks ago, I was admiited to the hospital with Covid. I spent two days in ICU due to the diabetes and hep C. I was in there for a week. I felt like I was going to die. Before that, for eight days I tried to fight it on my own. My oxygen kept going down, my sugar was up, and my liver was hurting. By the grace of God, I responded well to the antibiotics and insulin but my liver enzymes stayed elevated. I survived. You know, I've gone through two sets of treatments for Hep C and it aways come back.

[@jesusstjohn2244]

I want to travel south this year

[@barristanselmy2758]

I wan't to travel North.

[@johnwells4208]

Won't prevent safe passage here.......🤘

[@maryanndahl9620]

Jesus Stjohn i did! Lol

[@TheRealSandorClegane]

Want to travel south this YERRRRR

[@jazzjazz3278]

Could have made the whole song by repeating that!

[@RighteouzBoy]

Best grunge vocal pipes of the 90's...

[@elmarbeau]

A band that never sold out!

[@rebellyanmagic6409]

Happy birthday, Layne. You should've been 55 today, healthy with graying curls and that goofy smile, still roaring on stage. I hope your cat's keeping you company wherever you are.

[@cravensunshine5701]

I'm sure Sadie the cat ran right across the rainbow bridge to him ❤️

[@TheSantyClawsChannel]

It's unfortunate he's another one we didn't get to see grow old. Just imagine a Layne with graying hair and a bit of a receding hairline at a normal weight. I honestly could care less if he turned out to be preaching about Jesus when he wasn't singing if that would have kept him clean. Unfortunately he was a sad guy and paid a hefty price to bring him peace.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@karenb724]

I had a cat named Sadie also. When I go to heaven, I am going to find Layne.

[@cesaresusa]

You may call it a jar of flies, I call it a casket of pearls.

[@haighjamgochian5413]

That's an extremely profound and succinct statement!

[@saharasequences6121]

cesaresusa I call em' fuck em' up robots yo

[@Beanmachine91]

got me thinkin of pearl jam!

[@KM-ns1bm]

Brilliant

[@chrisparsons6686]

That is brilliant it’s put so perfectly!!!

[@drvitorhugoc]

Layney and Chris Cornell were the greatest voices in rock in the 90s and one of the greatest voices in music in general. They are gods of music, talent, mastery, range and vocal techniques of the highest levels.

[@Hollyucinogen]

Dude, don't forget Phil Anselmo of Pantera, and now Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage. 🤟 Edit: sorry, Killswitch Engage with Howard as the lead singer released their first song ("The End Of Heartache") in 2011.

[@markhammar3977]

Really? Eddie Vedder too !!!

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@kallekas8551]

Mike Patton!!!

[@stantheman9790]

Man I miss this era of music. Not just because it was better but because of how experimental and creative the music videos were. Especially the animated ones

[@BDB101SB]

Word on that one. This is a favorite of mine. And i love anything made by TOOL or Deftones, their music videos just absolutely Kick.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@horiascarlat6109]

3:59 Damn... that raise in Layne's voice gives me shivers....

[@Vilemonger]

I see what you mean man. Just making it good for the end

[@ti7an-994]

Its amazing sound he makes I like the one he does in would

[@originalacousticguitar]

90’s music was the best. Back when bands were everywhere and we had a true musical revolution.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@ericthomas9686]

One of my favorites from my youth. I'm in my 50's now and the grunge era was in my early twenties. Those who didn't experience this time, and yes those who are young need to understand this music was a response to the eighties. Nothing against the eighties but it was about style not substance. To understand that statement you would have to live in that time, regardless of what you hear the 80s and early 90s was a great time to live. Period. This music from 90s time was the second coming of the 70s, meaning it was the song writer not the look. That changed when he shot himself. The moment he died the next thing I saw was boy bands.

[@marshallharper3005]

yes, grunge wasthe last ine of defence against the resurgance of commercial scripted pop and boybands.

[@dfalo79]

He overdosed

[@billaustin3504]

Dude you hit the nail on the head.

[@camilomontoya7412]

early 90's was still glam metal, Firehouse was selling millions and Mr. Big's "To be with you" was the biggest single of 1992. So it really 1993-1996 that grunge was hegemonic. Looking back everyone says this or that in 1990 ended hair metal, but thats just a mistake looking back in hindsight. You look at pop culture in early 1992 and it wasn't that different from 1989.

[@miabaulz7437]

Yeah except lane didn’t shoot himself

[@omh20]

I feel compelled to say this but I’ve been very lonely for years. mostly because I feel like I can’t relate or connect with anyone. Bands like this have helped me through my loneliness. (Edit: wow I didn’t expect so many replies! Thank you all for the kind words. 🥹

[@larkraines9311]

I feel your pain...

[@katherinekier]

Same here. You’re not alone after all

[@omh20]

Thanks guys

[@ilay829]

We are bot alone buddy

[@scotthenson7340]

Ditto Life can really be difficult. Gotta stick close to your family and just make the most out of everyday

[@NickLabossiere-yh4fj]

R.I.P to a legend who brought my love for music back.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@Hollyucinogen]

My dude! Check out the Howard Jones era of Killswitch Engage! I suggest starting with the song "The End Of Heartache". 🤟

[@NickLabossiere-yh4fj]

@@Hollyucinogen back in highschool era! Amazing

[@michelledrez671]

Layne's voice echoes through my soul, seeps into my heart and flows through my mind

[@ChrisWolff2013]

That opening solo takes me back to the 90s. So beautiful.

[@SeanBeckwith92]

Fun fact: the jar of flies is a representation of an experiment that is done with two jars of flies. One jar is overfed and the other is underfed; the overfed jar reproduces at an alarming rate and then overpopulates (creating shorter lifespans) while the underfed jar survives the longest. This music video and song embody everything about that experiment and the messaging behind stay away from the overindulgence and pressures from our social environments.

[@_Listen_to_Solar_Kama_Sutra]

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[@handsomestranger8211]

Cheers for that, very interesting.

[@stevencrammer3185]

I'm black American and this is one of my favorite bands

[@Hollyucinogen]

First of all: hi, I'm half-black and half-white, and Alice In Chains is one of my favorite bands, too. Second of all: the former lead singer of Killswitch Engage (Howard Jones) is black, too. I highly recommend them if you like Alice In Chains. 🤟 His voice is SO good. I recommend starting with the song "The End Of Heartache".

[@jacoboribilik3253]

Who the fuck cares?!

[@intuit13]

@@jacoboribilik3253 fr I'm a white American and NWA is one of my favorite bands

[@intuit13]

@@Hollyucinogen there are tons of black folks in rock/metal bands.

[@Hollyucinogen]

@@intuit13 Plus, the current co-lead vocalist of Alice In Chains (William Duvall) is black, too. 😁

[@chrisphillips4132]

The diversity of the songs and sound of this band is transcendent. It's beyond greatness, it's timeless. These tunes are as epic today as they were 20-30 years ago.

[@valerieortiz1477]

one of those timeless songs..never gets old..

[@enjoylife-mn5qq]

Another song that can stay stuck on repeat and not bother me one bit

[@telamonful]

The opening line gets me everytime

[@MiC-T]

What an absolute masterpiece of art and music. Still get chills and tears every time.

[@thewalrus5878]

I was fortunate enough to be a teenager back in the 90s and I remember when all this stuff came out. I recently "rediscovered" AIC and it's been a beautiful thing. Looking back to those days, it seems like AIC barely put anything out. But since rediscovering them on KZbin, all these songs I forgot about are popping up and I'm like "Yeah!" Plus, as strange as it might sound, I'm discovering songs from Facelift that I never heard back in the day. Besides "Man in the Box", I only really knew AIC from Dirt onwards. It's kinda like when Nevermind broke and not buying Bleach until a few years later. Anyway, I really miss those days. It was our version of Beatlemania. It's hard to even describe in words what it was like to put on the NEW Nirvana album or Pearl Jam album or AIC album for the first time. It almost gives me chills thinking about it now. I'm so glad I have these memories.

[@1jamiecarr]

I worked at Sam Goody back when the Grunge music , Pearl Jam , Alice In Chains was huge. It was kind of neat working there.

[@rickyjackson1258]

Not sure if you know, but check out their album called Sap.

[@thomaskurina1170]

Confusion is my favorite ever

[@candelachampeau553]

Never in my 24 years has it happened to me that I can't stop playing songs from a band, there are never enough times. I love Alice in Chains too much. Layne is so missed, no one like him. 💔🇦🇷🤟

[@kaydotcontent]

No esperaba encontrarme una argentina que le gustará AiC, aguanten los rioplatenses wacha 🇺🇾🇦🇷 Te recomiendo Mad Season, si aún no has escuchado esa banda te vas a llevar una sorpresa

[@supershawarma4329]

Verdad que son un gozo total?!

[@scotthenson7340]

Greetings from 🇺🇸and a fellow AIC fan 🤘🇦🇷😎🎸

[@NickolaiPetrovitch]

Try out Deftones :) and Radiohead’s OK Computer and In Rainbow. I think you’d like them. Hope you’re still rocking AIC . My favourite is this one, Sludge Factory MTV unplugged & Rooster on MTV unplugged. Wishing you well and may many tunes find your ears :)

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Have you listened to mad season yet?

[@sweetmelody4610]

First EP to ever top the charts. That says it all, really.