Alice In Chains - No Excuses (Official HD Video)

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Lyrics:
Everyday it's somethin'
Hits me all so cold
You find me sittin' by myself
No excuses, then I know

[@ttech694]

Here's a band that deserves into rock and roll hall of fame

[@MrLump]

ttech694 why the hell are they not in? The hall of fame is shit.

[@savinpetru6512]

@@MrLump i agree. This hall of fame is only inducting non rock artist and shit

[@beverlysmith6539]

Yes! I agree 100% with that! The hall of fame is rigged like everything else!

[@CommieDGurl]

they are a historical marker in my book that they define the era. the world only got worse and their meaning and raw truth... man.. u just don't get that from much any other band of that time, definitely not if we just are to consider actual rock and not like rap or underground techno of the time. ppl still struggling and AIC made us realize just how fucked we were with their open confessional of drug addiction. and sorrow.

[@TheDodger74]

When you have (C)rap artists in it, that tells you everything about it.

[@gregoryhajder348]

Jar of Flies is one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

[@theyoozernaim]

Technically, Jar Of Flies was an EP. Not an album. That said, it was fucking amazing!!

[@richardmbowman]

D'Accord

[@lauramalizia9636]

@John Kemp mmm Seattle, not so much heroin. I get the song was about making excuses to go in recovery from his perspective but it could be about delaying any new change in life. A new relationship, holding a job, moving somewhere to a neighborhood you have to learn your way around.

[@anthonydecarolis2912]

Greatest EP ever

[@Yankee-_-DOODLE23]

Gregory Hajder umm it’s a ep

[@nadia562010]

Jerry and Layne's harmonies will forever give me chills

[@denniswood5062]

@Jerry Cantrell saw you in Boson his year. Keep it up brother.

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

Yes ma'am ! ...love the song "brother" with ann Wilson on backing vocals .

[@christinebrennan5536]

Saw Jerry Cantrell right after Layne passed away it was fucking awesome but wish he was there too 😢

[@denisefreitas6727]

True!

[@adamc8409]

Man their voices harmonized so perfectly, such a great sound.

[@jonathancox1231]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@daxtongallipo1261]

QZL

[@calowenby1654]

They were an awesome duo, and I like to think that Layne watches over Jerry sometimes.

[@ljreelz]

The best part of the group to me.

[@judetheneilyounggirl2358]

Their voices danced in and out and around each other, something extremely rare . Its a special phenomenon that usually only happens between siblings or parents and children. All the best singers have their siblings singing backup with them because of this. I know, because my sister and i do it. We dont even have to think about it or discuss how well do it. It just naturally happens. Our voices instinctively know how to dance and weave around each other. How to slip into perfect harmonies without even really thinking about it. Its a special gift between related people. But it does happen for people that are very close. Very like minded, like Layne and Jerry were and now Will and Jerry share it. Think of Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Sheryl Crow, Heart. They all have siblings singing with them. Its very cool and amazes even my sister and i sometimes, how we just KNOW what and how to sing something with each other. CSN are " brothers " for all intentions and they have it. Layne and Jerry had it. I dont know if it has a name or what other people call it. I just know it is something that really exists and having experienced it personally, all i can say is yeah. I get it. Its a way cool and awesome thing. A gift.

[@justynboler3586]

Sean’s drumming needs more recognition honestly, his flow is just so beautiful and smooth.

[@88omair]

One of the most elegant and stylish drummers in rock

[@MrTommydrums]

Justyn Boler exactly 👍

[@russell896]

Yeah man,you're right!

[@Mikefantasia22]

Certainly stands out here . I'd have to go back and listen alot now.

[@zacguevara6555]

It often reminds me of Steven Morris from Joy Division

[@yellowcapman]

This is one of those examples of “When you’re happy, you enjoy the music. When you’re sad, you understand the lyrics.”

[@Mariee-jjms]

So very true

[@satevo462]

I'm not happy, the lyrics kick me in the gut. Feels good.

[@analterror3224]

Don’t feel good for me

[@ascendingprayer8383]

Well spoken. Truth !

[@robertcoble4881]

You nailed it!

[@smakusdod]

No autotune kids. Just once in a lifetime talent.

[@soothingzounds73]

Not another like him

[@MUIGoku-zm6wz]

Been listening to thia shit since I was a youngster

[@johnumile1800]

You got that right.

[@normie2716]

Good, old fashioned, heroin-fueled music from the 90's. Nothing better.

[@vapordreams983]

Tons of drugs tho

[@mistabimbims6198]

"You, my friend, i will defend And if we change, well, i love you anyway" One of the most emotional lyrics i've heard

[@SPENCERH30]

I noticed that there's a lot of lyrics like this that almost seem like premonitions of what would happen to them a few years later

[@leahoakwood9988]

For real.

[@EnDependance123]

​@@SPENCERH30it was already happening

[@AngelaQueen-zb3wz]

Fav part 🎉

[@j1mster]

Wait until you hear some of the lyrics from "Love, Hate, Love"

[@CTE-6000EagleVeryHeavyFighter]

Seriously, what the hell happened to music... It'll never be this good... We miss you Layne

[@srujan00]

Real songwriters write from their soul, their personal experiences... and spend more than half an hour writing the song, unlike today.

[@wardendios2612]

Nothing happened bro, stop with these cringy comments. There are over 4,300,000 entries on discogs for you to explore, and the number is ever increasing. People who make comments like that are just ignorant of all the good music released these days.

[@bigpeeler]

Like what? Name a song that's out there today that's as good as ANYTHING Alice ever put out.

[@MistaTrox7]

everything from Selena gomez muahahahahahahahah...I'm kidding of course, I grew up with Alice in chains, pearl jam etc..

[@atlanticmermaid2739]

Pearl Jam boycotted a Raleigh NC concert this summer because NC doesn't allow chicks with dicks in public restrooms. ...I had a ticket.

[@craigmaltby529]

I'm an old fart. Late 50s. Grand Funk, Zep, even Chicago and Three Dog Night punch my buttons. But AIC and this Staley lad, I've been studying them for the last couple of years. Yes, I know. Late to the game, as usual. But wow, these guys could compose music like no one's business. And masterful performing. An original sound and feel that's uniquely their own and hugely appealing. It's painful to know Mr. Staley's life ended way, way too early. But man, I dig their music big time. They had/have soul.

[@srujan00]

Cantrell's solo on Them Bones is extraordinary

[@rebeltuba9422]

They were the only band from the grunge era who depended so heavily on vocal harmony. It makes a difference. Plus Mike Inez is one of the great melodic bassists.

[@Defensive_Wounds]

Staley's demise was sorrowful........:( Did you read about the details of his death?

[@mmcclary1530]

He was told his Dad was dead. After becoming famous, his Dad looked him up and disclosed he was on and wanted to party with him because he knew Layne could get some good stuff. Layne had already cleaned up, reigniting his addiction was the end. I love Layne, being without his Dad was rough and connecting with him that way was his demise. R.I.P Layne love you bro, one of the greatest singers in Rock.

[@philnoble8014]

David TD .... this particular comment. This is EXACTLY where I am at right now. It's so hard. You want to do it for all the people you love around you, yet to find that love/reason for Yourself just isn't there? This probably don't make sense but it's how it is.... Loved AIC since 93 too! Jar of Flies/Sap always close at hand!! 🙂

[@BONEBOX11]

June 2024. Does this band ever get old? Lova Alice in Chains.

[@jkujat75]

If AIC isn't on your Greatest Bands of All Time list, WTF is wrong with you????

[@joratliff2064]

EVERYTHING

[@guyfromkcmo]

Shit, It's too the point now, where everything else I listen to, feels like it's some kind of music lite. Nothing hits like AIC.

[@M_D93]

It’s Top 3, at least with Pantera on there.

[@Xx_HD_xX]

Layne's and Jerry's voices compliment each other so well it's insane.

[@snobbishhipster3132]

I absolutely agree! :-D Layne was an amazing and talented musician, he is missed.

[@giancarlopacelli5971]

+Snobbish Hipster and for me is very underrated

[@anonymous-es5gi]

+Razerhdd I know right? They got that crazy , unique harmony thing going on , one of a kind for sure.

[@erikeduardo6773]

muy buena canción y el vídeo es impactante ,peero me suena como rock pop.

[@erikeduardo6773]

se llama sin excusas.

[@toology55]

You my friend. I will defend. And if we change, well I Love you anyway.

[@doczak6818]

+toology55 I love this part, really gets me :)

[@toology55]

+Doc Zak Yea, definitely strikes a chord. Makes me think about how friendships throughout our life change because we change so much.

[@doczak6818]

Definitely, especially when those who you consider your "close friends" are the ones from way back.

[@tonyleva35]

My favorite lyric in the song.

[@Bahuers]

this part is really great because its about Laynes and Jerrys friendship

[@teamster9413]

They sound so ancient yet so rock! The harmonies are like ancient Druid or church chants. Eerie and amazing.

[@user-vf9ej4jw8f]

Yea like davidic worship in the temple!!!!!

[@bruceanderson4219]

"You my friend. I will defend. If we change, well, I'll love you anyway". Totally written by Jerry about Layne. Awesome band. They were all friends. Knowing the friendship Jerry and Layne shared gives me comfort in some strange way. I feel better knowing Layne was not always alone and that someone tried. He was a tragic hero...

[@overmorrow3907]

Same here

[@dominicmontessi261]

I agree addiction sucks and leaves you isolated, vulnerable and just so miserable. True friends and family are the only thing that can keep you sane. Ultimately it's on you to fight that addiction. RIP Layne

[@scionofdorn9101]

@@dominicmontessi261 Living that life right now, and the tragedy of it, is that it's the only path away from the physical pain of a broken body. Hell is not having a choice.

[@benmenzies4393]

@@scionofdorn9101 yeah I'm a full blown heroin addict and yeah need h to not be sick daily ,but now it's very much getting sick away primarily and getting high secondary, I'm sure you know what I'm saying

[@russellschwartz9687]

Up until the very end every single member of the band tried to help him. Sean has said every three months he’d call and whenever he was by Layne’s condo he’d try and get in and see him. It was only really around the last years of Layne’s life that anyone got honest about why the band wasn’t together as up until then they’d still try and cover for him and lie about his condition. Layne had a lot of friends and family who tried to help him in every way possible. It didn’t matter though. If someone won’t help themselves there’s nothing anyone else can do for them.

[@freitagt1553]

It's literally impossible to not like this song

[@jacob.forrest_]

+Freitag T15 My friend hated it. I don't see how, but we all have our own shitty opinions.

[@liamwatson6789]

Freitag T15 playing it whilst sitting next to my girlfriend she's fairly indifferent

[@jamesj2818]

The first few times I heard this song it wasn't my favorite but the more I listen to it the more I like it.

[@timc3665]

It's in the top five for Alice In Chains easily. The bass and guitar complement each other perfectly. Amazing drumming. The combination of Layne and Jerry's voices is haunting as it always is. Anyone who dislikes this song is screwed up on multiple levels.

[@Bo-Dog]

Tim C Their harmony does make this song haunting, I like the video as well.

[@Anonymous8421]

My Father died Saturday night at 43 (Just a few hours before the 10th anniversary of Black Fades Way to Blue). Alice in Chains was his absolute favorite band in the world, even our Shiba Inu dog is named Chains. I've been doing a very good job of keeping myself together, having only really cried the night it happened. But today when I heard this song I started cracking. Love you Dad, miss you.

[@laurencaruso-samuelson2313]

Dakota Kelley-Greenleaf I'm sorry for this huge loss in your life. I get the feeling you're a young man. Much too young to say goodbye to your dad. Peace be with You

[@JMDOOM]

I lost my father back in June last year, I know that feeling all too well my friend. It’s okay to let yourself cry, often makes you feel better. I didn’t cry at all about his death for weeks after the day it happened. I went for a walk listening to my tunes and I just sat on a tree trunk overlooking the river and then Nutshell came on and man I didn’t realise how much I was sitting on. I cried so much but afterwards I felt like a new man, so much built up pain that I didn’t know was there was released and I felt amazing after.

[@cobaincowboy7029]

I lost my father last August. Worst pain in my life. When my dad heard I was getting into grunge he was happy I'm in my mid 20 lols always like classic rock but got obsessed with Nirvana. He said "son nirvana rocks but you're not a man intill you listen to A.I.C." Every since then haven't looked back . Layne staley r.i.p. tell my dad hey

[@sqwidink1]

Sorry for your loss

[@poisionous7203]

Sorry for ur loss.....thanks for the dog name...wouldnt have though of it.

[@danielbrown1724]

Love Sean Kinney's triplets on the hi-hats and work on the Splash. He is an underrated drummer. His fills are so creative.

[@SandroSilva-tv1oe]

não vai mudar a sitauçlão

[@taylorcain1693]

I also ways drum this song so hard on my steering wheel. Love it! Sean is underrated for sure.

[@SaiyaSounds]

If anything, sometimes it was triplets, and sometimes it was 4 before the kick. Even just those little variations were * chef's kiss *

[@jXmikeX]

He was doing trap hihats back in '94 before they were a thing

[@EnDependance123]

🤪

[@motorologist]

Thanks to Jerry for writing this great song, lyrics and music, plus half of the vocals. Yes he's underrated... people only consider him a riff writer but he is so much more. IMO his co-lead vocals in this song are just as important as Layne's, and his lyrics are great here. This one is actually about Layne and him, so glad they both sing.

[@Larry_Ibarra]

The 900+ people who disliked this song have absolutely no excuses.

[@emilyrose8576]

Lol

[@jrizle86]

Larry Ibarra Proven Truth 😂

[@adrianoaires6958]

And "they dont know" it

[@kevinstearns4198]

yea they do... braindead.

[@antonellocarbonara8914]

LOL

[@hondansx1000]

I love the vocal harmonies between Layne and Jerry...their voices complimented each other so well

[@shanemahler6830]

ValkyrieBSG i always felt that's what made this band stand out

[@srujan00]

Yeah, I wish Ronnie Van Zant & Steve Gaines would've had more time to do the same.

[@mariangelad1976]

👍

[@MarcoTheDunker1]

it's COMPLEMENT not compliment wtf and I'm not even a native speaker...

[@hondansx1000]

MarcoTheDunker1 i'm heavily dyslexic so please go easy on me

[@DonavanVeatch]

"Every day something hits me I'm so cold, no excuses." RIP Layne, thank you for everything. I hope you found your peace. I hope we all will soon.

[@kristielee4080]

Something about 90s grunge videos. So unmatched. Miss those days.

[@YuvalQ]

"You my friend I will defend And if we change, well I love you anyway" Beautiful stuff!

[@nickishaye2476]

Literally my favorite lyrics of the song. Reminds me of my brother. ❤️🤘

[@robertjamieson927]

I just love how Layne Stanley and Jerry Cantrell voices just harmonized well so beautifully together,RIP Layne gone but never forgotten 😢🎸😍😍😍🤘🤘🤘

[@dianasendt9509]

Reminds me of Crosby stills Nash and Young

[@ashestostardust666]

@Josh Weaver I'm sorry what?

[@callie8199]

@@ashestostardust666 **Staley, lol.

[@bryndentully9235]

@@ashestostardust666 Staley

[@glitterspray]

They intertwine so perfectly. I try to sing with one of them and invariably end up drifting into the other. And the harmonies are so non-traditional it’s like you have to rewire your voice.

[@humandiez]

This band was something else bro

[@entropyincrease]

I just had 5 drinks, this song hurts so much i wanna cry uncontrollably

[@JesusChrist69420]

"you my friend i will defend. and if we change, well ill love you anyway" One of the greatest lyrics ever written. RIP Layne. ide do anything see you play in person.

[@kommissar.murphy]

Jesus Christ platonic love is so rarely sung about in rock music, it always has a big impact. Eminem surprisingly did this a lot, and it contributed to his immense popularity.

[@Negrodammnus]

Jesus Christ well he’s with you now

[@adrianoaires6958]

@@Negrodammnus good one man lol

[@malloryarroy9887]

Me too.

[@JuhaJones1965]

@@Negrodammnus Unless he "denied his maker". 😃

[@kurthanson3036]

Sean Kinney's playing is sick on this track.

[@walterheisenberg251]

Kurt Hanson they didn’t show him or Inez in the video though. Maybe I just missed em.

[@edgarflores5569]

Abfreakinsolutely agree!!!

[@BeeKay5150]

I have been trying to master this drum track for a long time and can't quite seem to get it like he does it. The guy has to be one of the most underrated drummers in rock.

[@etallikesmetal9826]

20 years ago today. We miss you Layne we wish you were still here with us.

[@NTEDOG561]

That bass in the background is hypnotic

[@Top10Archive]

Lyrics: It's alright There comes a time Got no patience to search For peace of mind Layin' low Want to take it slow No more hiding or Disguising truths I've sold Everyday it's something Hits me all so cold Find me sittin' by myself No excuses, then I know It's okay Had a bad day Hands are bruised from Breaking rocks all day Drained and blue I bleed for you You think it's funny, well You're drowning in it too Everyday it's something Hits me all so cold Find me sittin' by myself No excuses, then I know Yeah, it's fine We'll walk down the line Leave our rain, a cold Trade for warm sunshine You my friend I will defend And if we change, well I Love you anyway Everyday it's something Hits me all so cold Find me sittin' by myself No excuses, then I know

[@konstantinstamatov1224]

Top10Archive

[@lori6700]

Top10Archive u ee xd

[@jasonbarbush4991]

jjcreator.blogspot.com tribulation genders patience. ask for wisdom and you get a situation.

[@nelsonromero6268]

Top10Archive gracias👍😁

[@kennymiller5408]

Top 10 Archive holy shit yes!!

[@kendavenport1832]

Layne would be happy to know so many people still appreciate and care for him. RIP

[@tiffanyhowarth6703]

Indeed.

[@mikkelandersen7788]

Dear Ken. We will never never ever forget Layne ❤. All the best from Denmark

[@thomasgary1219]

Layne didn't even care about himself, what makes you think he cared about his fans the only thing he loved in life was getting high. So sad to have more talent then most people could ever dream just to die a hideous death alone in the dark. Tragic indeed.

[@srujan00]

@@thomasgary1219 He kind of gave up on life after his fiance died in 1996.

[@silentwatch1]

❤❤❤

[@tabaldak5184]

Our generation had the fucking best music

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

And my generation has the worst music, I can’t stand the crap rap/ cheesy pop everyone listens to my age

[@pedroferrr1412]

oh yeh

[@RC_928]

Says every generation

[@lg8365]

AMEN!!

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

@@RC_928 nope, I’m part of Gen z and agree that this generation way far better than the crap rap and pop of my generation

[@ThatOneDude521]

Sean Kinney deserves more attention regarding his drumming. The man’s rhythm is tight, and he’s got a groove that hits the spot without seeming excessive. It flows real smooth.

[@erikcopeland994]

Fucking facts

[@killerfrank8974]

It's songs like this and groups like Alice in Chains that made the 90's so damn awesome. Rest in peace Layne.

[@Spermofdog]

This song is so warm, that it can heal your broken heart.

[@c.d.9035]

That's why I love it so much. It's a tragic-happy-song. Like "Do You Realize?" be the Flaming Lips. It's about redeeming all the shitty things that happen.

[@turtleman6281]

i hope it does because it's really broken

[@gabe_s_videos]

That whole album has downright blissful production.

[@vinnysandoval3433]

Yeah , There's not a day that doesn't go by that I have to here it ( Morning before off to work , An on my home w/ a 6 pack !)

[@sqwidink1]

@@turtleman6281 My hart is broke, but i have some glue help inhale and mend it with you...

[@JiTiAr35]

For me, one of the greatest drum intros. Still sounds fresh and seems inspiring todays drummers.

[@randallthompson6911]

this band definitely deserve to be in the hall of Fame, one of the greatest bands ever

[@davidplonk3317]

Oh no no no.... because to put them in, would lead to comparisons with other bands who got in. We know there's no comparison for the quality of the entire body of work. They should stay above the fray and not be thrown in that mixing pot. Hell, they were so good, they broke rock, similar to how Neo broke the matrix. When the greatest guitarist who ever laced them up becomes the band's groupie (Eddie Van Halen), you know they're so far above the rest in the field, that no real comparisons can be made. Rock was all downhill after their time ended. Yes, Cornell & Bennington had smash hits afterwards, but those 2's entire body of work would not slay and overwhelm the way AIC's did, and continues to do so today, due to its timeless nature.

[@andrewking4885]

To come up with a song like this and have grunge songs and a bit of metal is unreal.

[@irritatedkitty7301]

They must not have sold out like some others bc they should be in the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@Zorichai]

this literally has to be one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@berealzalotdosays3245]

Zorichai couldn't of said it any better

[@rumblefish9]

Zorichai Jerry Cantrell is an underrated songwriter.

[@richk3325]

Possibly

[@christiane.g.4142]

such a beautiful sound

[@mikepastor.k6233]

It's not underated but pretty much unheralded as a top rock song. But that fits AiC anyway.

[@PostSpirit]

I remember when this song used to play on the radio... Such a better time for the FM..

[@PersephoneRising81]

truth.

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

Sadly, I was born in 2001, but I love this band any way.

[@gunsr4fun117]

this plays on mine like all the fucking time

[@fernandosantos1267]

same here!!

[@fernandosantos1267]

say what?

[@nachobassman]

Best rock drums intro ever. Period.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

This music is deceptively simple to undiscerning ears. It is actually very sophisticated music.

[@CumLordGary]

When the levee breaks has it beat

[@billrobertjoe]

@@CumLordGary alcohol had bonham beat

[@TheStepmonkey]

IKR that groove is genius

[@randysullivan9855]

This song just has that 90s feel to it.

[@sonicjet7759]

BECAUSE THIS SONG AND MUSIC VIDEO HAVE SUCH A DARK SOMBER FEELING , LOOK AND SOUND TO IT, ITS ABOUT LIFE. NO EXCUSES IF YOU REALLY LOVE ALICE IN CHAINS

[@luleetomas2108]

Nothing better than that

[@tonyt8805]

Great times 💯 😎 💯

[@zackamania6534]

Yeah it came out summer 94. We had a nice little year for music that year from rap to alternative to rock and even folk. It sounds 90s cuz that’s when we all heard it.

[@SwampEye1]

Because Alice defined the rock sound of the early 90 s

[@djay6651]

For music that was never intended to be released, Jar of Flies is an amazing piece of art.

[@andyinoregon]

So true. "No Excuses" is my favorite song to ever come out of Seattle. Perfect from beginning to end.

[@djay6651]

For me it's "Don't Follow". I love that song.

[@Rbzombie302]

Rotten apple. Beautiful song off JoF

[@illamento2096]

Rbzombie302 i listened and i had loved "voices": for a song of them

[@OPMario]

djay6651 Yeah man I love that song! My buddies and I jam it often, we even play the harmonica solo but none of us can sing lol

[@theajroseshow]

My favorite Alice In Chains song. The drums and bass are gorgeous, and then the harmonies are so good it almost makes you forget about them. The guitar is yearning and snarling at the same time. And the whole song conveys pain in a way that was (and remains) unique to AoC.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

A.J. Rose ~ This is one of the few song that I even bother to sing !

[@jayteebee2041]

Guitars are great too but I guess they always get attention. As a guitar player I actually listen for the drums and bass more especially after I started playing in bands.

[@LeeSmilex]

+Jay Tee Bee as a singer/writer i can honesty say since being in bands it takes me a coupe of listens before lyrics and anything but the strongest melodies (like this song) sink in but i'm all over the music! weird eh? :-)

[@Excalibur2112]

+A.J. Rose This song sounds Zeppelin-esque.

[@21hazza]

Couldn't agree more!

[@devonnjordan400]

God made his voice specifically for rock damn I love 90's rock.

[@resetone7490]

I am a recovering addict, A person asked me 20 years ago why I liked this song. Brilliant timeless track

[@jonathancox1231]

Right , I'm 40 years a junkie who is now1 year clean, no excuses

[@xZOOMORPHICx]

hello. hope you're doing well

[@jonwacken4312]

If you guys are having trouble with abstinence don't forget about opioid replacement treatment. There's decades of evidence now showing how much safer and effective it is for recovering opioid addicts and treatment is free in most states for low income folks on medicaid

[@CCoyle-fs3ym]

The drums and percussion in this are amazing

[@terrancejordan2196]

Favorite Alice in Chains song right here

[@fremenmelon7639]

It is hard to argue it is a masterpiece

[@simpcatcher131yes7]

My mom named me Layne. Ginger and all. And to this day, when I listen to him I wonder if I could ever love up to that name man. Keep rocking 💪

[@KingLich451]

So cool

[@TheStepmonkey]

You have such an amazing name💗

[@freedom4mealways]

Three decades ago, Alice in Chains gave No Excuses to all pop/rock fans.

[@rodloveall6842]

I miss Layne every day. Along with Scott, Chris, Chester, even Kurt. Time was SUPPOSED to ease the pain and yet it has not. Music like what A.I.C. and Mad Season did was a godsend for me in the grips of my major depressive disorder. Thank you Alice In Chains and Mad Season for saving my life more than once.

[@malloryarroy9887]

I miss Layne every day too! Fav singer ❤️

[@whoamellie5610]

Love that..❤✌ That's a big part of why I write lyrics myself (and want to learn more instruments again).

[@davidfarrugia7369]

Why do the most talented people in music have to leave us in a tragedy I'm an addict myself and it's Scarry we never think we never know u don't have to b a rock star to die from abuse but it's sounds mean but I guess easier for them having the money to do whenever they wanted I guess I'm not really making any sense here at all but it's just a damn shame I'm an addict and it doesn't mean I'm a bad person this bad and good people everywhere there are some grimy scumbag drug addicts who just take take and steal there's some functionable addicts but most attics are good people and definitely talented people I don't know what I'm trying to say but it's scary it's almost like I want to say why why Lane why all of our singers and rock stars die of drugs how come I'm not Dead

[@bangurhead4027]

We all nééd to thank them!! 👍💯💥

[@callie8199]

the pain slowly dulls over time.

[@notaspacemonkey]

Easily one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@jeffp2x443]

I remember I was like 24 when I first heard this. I loved it. A few years later, my Dad who had been battling cancer told me, "Hey I love this song No Excuses. It sounds like he is singing about me." He was 21 years older and listened to classic rock but when he said that it floored me. Music has no age. He is dead now, but that he liked an Alice In Chains song is one link I never thought we would have.

[@TheStepmonkey]

What a great story, thanks for sharing. Your dad is now in a better place watching over you 🕊️

[@marthalocke5318]

I've put this on AICs websites... I'm a 63 year old grandmother and I love everything from Rachmaninov to Rush....AIC is one of my favorites!!! .

[@michaelfrazia4569]

sean Kinney is one of my favorite drummers and his clean playing on this song really dresses it up perfectly

[@lsneutronstar3162]

That guitar solo is fucking amazing! short but pure gold...

[@aboutthatlife917]

The sound of the 90s

[@spacefish4471]

За это обожаю Джерри. Никогда ничего лишнего. Играет для музыки, а не для показухи.

[@Schmoople]

Layne Staley is irreplaceable. May he RIP. See you on the other side when I get there

[@cybergrunge8664]

👍

[@Satirus000]

Totally true but life must go on.

[@Jameswilliam1982]

Agreed

[@srujan00]

He's with his buddy Andy Wood, on the other side...

[@levinmoser4001]

+srujan00 and his best friend....Mike

[@stacey8233]

They were ahead of their time. So glad I was a part of this generation growing up. RIP Layne. ❤️

[@43captrexkramer]

This song is a perfect example of their almost ethereal vocal harmonies, brilliant song writers.

[@skylightrecords8547]

This band wrote music. The themes are deep. The band name itself being interrelated to the story of going down the Rabbit hole, but being chained to not knowing. Hence a song like man in a box. Pretty damn existentialist if you ask me. Bands in these days not only made music the videos actually had unique imagery like this one.

[@daudless7941]

"Artists" these days don't put the same soul into their music. If you take a look at it, most music is mass produced generic pieces of garbage that all sound like they follow a fill in the blank sheet. Things like One Direction, Beyonce, Kanye West, Taylor Swift, and many many more "artists" are all examples of people who use emotions of young insecure people to sell their "music". Almost none of the "artists" I mentioned even have a credible stand with an audience over the age of 25.

[@kimberlyj.sullivan9304]

+Morgan Freeman Absolutely true, Mr. Freeman. Absolutely.

[@tylerhowell1009]

+Morgan Freeman F There's still plenty of underground musicians that put a lot of passion into thier music. No matter the state of mainstream music there will always be people that have passion for the art they create.

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

Morgan Freeman i really liked you in "Shawshank Redemption"....

[@mercurialmagictrees]

+Mad Season it really is interesting how it is a specific task of creating non purposfull music that will just make them money they know their audience is just silly people so that's what they make for them the diffrence in the last few decades that some important philosophical music made it to main stream now most do not. NOW one must search for musical treasures

[@moondusk8385]

damn I love Alice in Chains so much it hurts

[@lorithompson3876]

Same!!

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

It must hurt because they expose the hurtful side of life that the rest hide under sugarcoated words and chords. Save a few exceptions for the rest.

[@moondusk8385]

@@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq Their songs relate to my pain, and the darkness is so real

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

@@moondusk8385 A psychiatrist I love, Carl G. Jung, devoted entire chapters of his books to this kind of darkness, or obscurity, that looms over the world. These great musicians knew how to put it into art.

[@hammypack9253]

I’m only 16, yet I love all of these old grunge artists better than present day music. Today’s music just feels so artificial due to the heavy use of autotune in almost every song. But back then, there was none of that. Just raw, touching vocals. Not about heartbreak, not about boys or girls, but about life and how moody and honest it can really be. I’m a way it’s special. Despite it lasting for only a few years. I believe that grunge is truly the last sliver of truth that we have left.

[@Neesie75]

This is very well written for only being 16, impressive and truthful!

[@jonathancox1231]

You sure your 16? If so you need to be a writer , carry on kid

[@jonathancox1231]

@@Neesie75 right I told him to write if he's only 16 he's already a writer

[@Sreybk]

You are a writer coming from an experienced rock critic.

[@AbyssalNanachi]

There’s plenty of songs about heartbreak in grunge.

[@masrolopadonde]

This is the kind of songs that you not only love....you feel it!!

[@midakrissymidakrissy1004]

Yes!!!!

[@MandrakeRoots]

Cold chills, indeed.

[@Niedo-jx6gu]

Yup

[@Diggarci]

Both Staley and Cantrell were awesome in their own ways... Together OMG! Alice In Chains!! I won't ever forget this band! They will be always in my top 20 of all times.

[@gearsofwar3xXx]

I saw Jerry Cantrell a few years after Layne passed, he was on tour with his original drummer, what a show. Jerry is a genius.

[@bradbartolo745]

Released as an EP; hit #1 on Billboard the first week. Has not happened before or since. That's how big grunge was.

[@appletaters9890]

No Grammy, no rock and roll hall of fame , they truly deserved those-

[@Bobman-ml5qf]

Actual FUCKING MUSIC!!!! Sad you don't hear music like this anymore.

[@Ivan_Mitov]

That drum intro is sweet!

[@Red-yi7ou]

If you were born in the 80’s and you didn’t like Alice In Chains you were my enemy

[@mattdad8429]

The cymbal work on this track is complete lunacy. Sean Kinney, you have the devil's hands, sir.

[@markpeterson6279]

Moved to Seattle in March 1991. What a time to live there as far as the music scene was concerned! Miss those days and that music.

[@sg9931]

Had the best musical youth; kid in the 70s, teen in the 80s, young adult in the 90s. Can't listen to today's stuff. 🎵🎶🎧💽🎶🎵

[@KhaleesiRoronoa]

S G I agree

[@arnoio8355]

Look up badbadnotgood

[@OGDooshbagg]

Theory of A Dead Man, Dirty Heads, Stick Figure, Twenty One Pilots... just a few suggestions

[@dracocorocks3502]

agree. being a kid who listens to this and much others bands, i´ve never liked today´s songs, but i leave them alone until they talk bad about this masterpieces.

[@jaimecucalon2804]

Trust me, there is good music - not as good as this of course, but great nonetheless - you just have to find it as mainstream media is trash and sell image more than talent.

[@danielplainview2360]

"You my friend I will defend And if we change, well I Love you anyway" Those words hit harder the older you get.

[@Tabish29]

I used to think of 1 friend in that context but as I'm older I realized he wasn't worth the importance.

[@sqwidink1]

@@Tabish29 Man's best friend is himself.

[@clodge5196]

Yes sir, I agree. You lose your ol' friends, and just don't or bother to make new ones

[@river2352]

Close your eyes and there’s no telling whether this is the Unplugged show or the album. That’s how good they are

[@killermurderer2208]

If i had to choose only one song to listen to for the rest of my life it would be this one. The rest of my life.

[@thomasford5813]

You my friend I will defend

[@laurencaruso-samuelson2313]

Hear Hear!

[@danieldv6171]

I remember when this album was released, and for four days in a row I went daily to my local music store to listen to this album, because I couldn't afford it yet. I was even dreaming about "Jar Of Flies", I was so blown away from this epic piece of music. And listening to it now, I find myself travelling back in time back to those days, when I was a teen, and listening with closed eyes and a fat grin and full of joy to those magic songs, that were written in pain, but managed to heal so many. Thankyou, Alice In Chains

[@TheStepmonkey]

Exactly, this album is a masterpiece💗

[@Madnad-xy3rp]

I was lucky enough to see them in their prime…very thankful for that!

[@chriswostmann744]

I first heard this song and went like "what the hell ist the drummer doing?!? That is purely amazing and outstanding!!!

[@billmartin8256]

Undoubtably one of the GREATEST songs ever written!

[@podsmpsg1]

RIP Mike and Layne

[@mickeydelsilencio1373]

stargate comand !!! yeah !

[@podsmpsg1]

thanks, stargate fan?

[@mickeydelsilencio1373]

yes i am big fan of Hammond from Texas and Gen O'neill with two L

[@podsmpsg1]

great. Those Asgard Beam weapons are AWESOME!!!!!!.

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

STEVE P RIP 😢😢😢

[@rachaelb.]

"You my friend... I will defend; And if we change, well, I love you any way."

[@joaodel95]

"Nirvana is the best band from seattle" Alice in chains: hold my beer

[@lanedollar9415]

"Everyday it's something hits me I'm so cold." RIP Layne. You will always be loved bro. Thank you Jerry for being one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

[@TidusGW360]

The guitar and bass work in this is so damn unique

[@kjdetroit7752]

Alice in chains and type o negative are my absolute favorite bands hands down. Both bands have such a haunting sound and not to mention the riffs are just pure sound. both front men are incredibly unique it's mind blowing.

[@chrisridenhour]

Have to visit here periodically in the year 2023 to remind myself what real music sounds like

[@jabrockobiden9434]

I spin my cd regularly. Sounds better than YT

[@pan1396]

I don't why this song it makes me feel so nostalgic... am i the only one?

[@nikoslalio7102]

pan1396 Nope dude.. I have the same feeling too

[@OcelotDAD]

Thats the AiC effect. It's the most nostalgic music ever.

[@kaner8544]

@@OcelotDAD 34 years old getting married in a month.. listened to AIC as a kid.. about 6 months ago I developed a fascination.. I can't get enough!

[@kaner8544]

Like a fine wineeeee!

[@verostargiirl]

Definately not the only one..

[@nolantis2372]

This song used to make me happy Then it came on the classic rock station Then I felt old

[@mikeminter4773]

I know what you mean.

[@brettlynch9801]

95.5 KLOS plays this song a lot

[@jeffreybeshears8211]

We are blessed now to be called classic. Stood in line during college to buy this EP. Classic to me means you've weathered the fucking storms and are still kicking ass.

[@shmh6002]

Wow...where so you live that puts this on classic rock?? I never hear ANY AIC...radio sucks now. For years and years

[@NowAndZen1734]

Be happy! You knew this amazing talent when it was brand new! Enjoy it again, for the very first time! Besides, music & cars go 'classic' waaayyyy before people do!

[@ADAMKTN]

This may well be their finest piece of work

[@marklaver2423]

Absolute genius, please someone tell todays so-called artists this is how music should sound!

[@Bloomr09]

I agree!

[@GG-nx1ji]

Now absolute garbage is created.

[@CondomEggs]

🤓

[@RobertBreckenridge13]

Who else still loves this song in 2019?

[@mischajordacevic]

Always.. still my favorite band ever and Layne my favorite Singer...

[@trevorc8198]

Throttle 13 me this song always puts me in a good head space

[@letycalvo7702]

Always I'm listening AIC from Madrid Spain.

[@TheBad]

I get shivers. Nothing else compares ...

[@timtrocke]

Refreshing

[@ricktherrien8235]

I would like to send my gratitude to everyone in the comments who showed respect for this great individual who had an angels halo and white wings before he was in Heaven. Any thing negative I see or hear about Layne hurts me and makes me so sad because he gave his life to share his pleads to help others and in no way can that be mocked or put down unless there exists no sense of heart. Let’s show Layne our love and not bring criticisms or mockery to this place of his memory. RIP Layne departed but forever eternal in the hearts of all he touched directly or through his music. May God forever be with you wherever your new life has taken you. Peace my friend and Rest!!!!

[@tomplatt8528]

Layne had a fantastic voice, still listening to AIC at age 62!

[@tmiicon2925]

Recently an acquaintance of mine told me they were going to their niece's funeral. Apparently she was killed because she was with the wrong person at the wrong time. She was an addict and "turning a trick" with someone who was targeted by a gunman that night. Realizing that no matter what she was doing there, she had nothing to do with the beef between those people and fell a victim of violence out of spite. As far as I was told both the shooter and intended target got away unharmed. (may god watch over, guide them away from wrongdoing and toward justice, whatever that may entail.) I expressed my condolences, then to convey the non-judgmental reaction he might not have gotten from some others in explaining that situation, I added: "Life can be dangerous no matter which direction we walk in it." He agreed and explained he has walked both those paths before: an addict and also the intended target of violent dangerous persons. I think I brought that up to express that Even if we have to distance ourselves or be stern toward them sometimes, people should be forgiving toward those who suffer from weaknesses and addiction and celebrate the good they tried to create in the world especially after they're gone. Its not impossible to respectfully express regret over someone's failings while still acknowledging their more beautiful characteristics. Being an addict or sex worker does not in and of itself make someone DESERVE to be a victim of murder or premature death, even if we can acknowledge that those things expose people to greater shares of risks, dangerous people, and situations than more socially ideal lifestyles tend to.

[@zzzzzzranchito]

Layne was brilliant. Beautiful human being.

[@doracarvalho562]

Surely, may he be well there in the spiritual world

[@mysteriousDSF]

My friend died last summer. We hung out an insurmountable amount of time in our teenage years, drank, hustled and chased girls together. Unfortunately he took a turn towards a severe reliance on heavy drugs while I headed onto a clean and sober lifestyle. A few years into our twenties we stopped hanging out together as we lost touch and could barely find any practical interests in common, but we still cherished those few and far between moments we bumped into each other. The last time I saw him was in 2019 when I announced to him my decision to relocate to the big smoke. He wished me luck and told me to drive around carefully as there are way too many Bentley's and Rolls Royce's that I could bump into (his way of wishing me prosperity and good fortune). I have gone on to become a lot richer and more prosperous than I've ever been whereas today he's six feet underground. "You're my friend, I will defend. And if we change, I will love you anyway." I miss you dearly, Danny.

[@allears9963]

"you think it's funny?? well YOU'RE DROWNING IN IT TOO"

[@dogemcdoge06]

all ears99 lol.

[@kriskenard]

I love the drums in the first 7 seconds

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

+Kris Owens ~ I love the whole song.

[@kriskenard]

+SUGAR XYLER Agreed. Just acknowledging that the percussion really draws me in.

[@myke104uk]

+Kris Owens Does the same for me.

[@douglasgreene8074]

+Kris Owens Yea Sean Kinney does a great job throughout the whole song

[@marttini7]

+Kris Owens reminded Rush

[@jackau1]

What a song. So well created.. So well constructed.. So amazingly executed.. RIP layne.. you did good

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

This is a true band. They had such great range. If only Layne didn't fall off the wagon shortly after this, they surely would've gone from strength to strength. Jerry and the boys obviously have had a lot of creative juice left in the tank, and Mad Season's _Above_ proved that Layne was still growing as an artist, dynamic enough to grow inside and outside Alice.

[@a.j.s.5772]

You're right! Alice was one of the greatest band of the 90'. If Layne was still here Alice would be the greatest band in rock, no doubt...I can only imagine their growing process with Layne. But Jerry is phenomenal too...so I' m happy anyway!!!

[@guyfromkcmo]

All this. I imagine when they're not touring or writing, Layne would be gaming on Twitch or YT Live or something. I'm very glad we have Jerry today and he's staying clean and every bit the living peak of all that is music, as good or better than ever.

[@wolfbrothermax]

"No Excuses" It's alright There comes a time Got no patience to search For peace of mind Layin' low Want to take it slow No more hiding or Disguising truths I've sold Everyday it's something Hits me all so cold Find me sittin' by myself No excuses, then I know It's okay Had a bad day Hands are bruised from Breaking rocks all day Drained and blue I bleed for you You think it's funny, well You're drowning in it too Everyday it's something Hits me all so cold Find me sittin' by myself No excuses, then I know Yeah, it's fine We'll walk down the line Leave our rain, a cold Trade for warm sunshine You my friend I will defend And if we change, well I Love you anyway Everyday it's something Hits me all so cold Find me sittin' by myself No excuses, then I know

[@airindiana]

WBM/Music I think it’s “no excuses that I know”. As in - there’s no good excuse I can think of for sitting about like this on my own.