Mad Season - Above (Mini Documentary)

[@ohmah70]

I'm 43 and this is one of the best albums I ever heard...I know I'm not alone here lol

[@Sosigbb]

No you are not. I'm 41 and remember it like it was yesterday. :)

[@braindamage7968]

Fuck yeah...This album is the one of best from alternative (no commercial shit) rock,,,,,It's for memories....They made it maybe from jokes but they made a classic work,just for ears

[@azzureasthesky]

+laura lynn 38. i feel young ;)

[@anitagrey7356]

+Daryl C I am 44 and this album will always have a special place in my heart....really something special!

[@Shillmehowtolive]

+Augusta Leigh your not

[@theburkett67]

I was in a very dark time of my life when Mad Season entered my, "mad mind". I was on Meth, and Alcohol BAD!, Somehow, I had found the love of my life at this time and also lost her due to my usage. All of this was such a whirlwind to my demented psyche, I was in the deepest depression when she left, it hurt so bad, and these guys, especially Layne, seemed to be right where I was. I soaked in this music, drowned in the darkness, and suffered on dirty floor. About a year or so later I quit the dope cold turkey and have never looked back, the alcohol I put behind me a few years later. I still miss her, the love of my life so much, but what's done is done. I couldn't even listen to Mad Season for years after I got out of that hole, I was afraid of the dark if you will. But now, I can listen, and even appreciate in a new light, knowing I have traveled through such a scary place and came out of it in kinda one piece. I'm so sad that Layne couldn't get his peace here on earth. I hope he has it now.

[@craigsinclair4419]

Wow man, I can totally relate to your story. I'm in the process of trying to find my way in the world without drugs and alcohol. Music has always been my pillow or pistol. When I found out about Layne's passing, I was devastated. He was truly an angel trapped here on earth with souch pain to endure. But by the grace of God he was able to tell us as much as he could through his lyrics. I'll forever be one of his biggest fans. Not just the sound of his voice or his lyrics. But in all seriousness, the way he made me feel in so many different ways with the same song in different parts of my life. He will forever be adored and missed. R.I.P. Layne Staley

[@TheStepmonkey]

Thanks for sharing ur story. I also wish Layne had a happy ending 😢

[@LaynesPayne6702]

@TheStepmonkey I see you're in love with Layney as much as I am! I see your comments on just about every video I watch about him... 👀😆🤘🏽

[@denismrakovcic3166]

James ...you are very string pErsonality..god gay..peace with you !!

[@646anep]

never suck the devil's dick

[@erinweatherly6539]

I dug weeds out of my aunts drive way for hours to earn the money to buy this record. I was like 12 or 13. Best sunburn I ever got.

[@rayannchick]

Now kids get handed this shit free and musicians are having it harder to make money.

[@rayannchick]

I remember mowing yards w my dad to save up for a stp and nirvana cd.

[@thisnamedosntmatter2u352]

Rachael Simmons as a kid here it’s true. We do have it easy and can get music for free at the touch of a button. I collect record as I love the artwork and it is supporting the band and saying thank you to them for their awesome work. I’m currently saving up for Above on vinyl.

[@kevincoady5248]

Great story, great memory I’m sure.

[@PeteyDolan]

I had brought my Dad the album for his birthday....for me 😂

[@seazonofthefly]

"You don't understand the quality of light or the preciousness of it, until you've spent time in the darkness" -truth

[@chrisjoyce70]

❤

[@kittylaflamme818]

Bah thats psysch 101..Or intro to Existentialism. Or . The Subjectivity of Happiness. Perhaps a door has opened pour Vous? I hope...for Your Enlightenment. I mean it..Let me know if you would like reading suggestioms(not ones aforementioned) That was sarcasm..forgive me..could NOT resist. One enlightened person affects the world...no God stuff

[@marianapau76]

yes, really

[@neilnolin823]

Very well put

[@crushingthevector5837]

A Great lyric and divine wisdom

[@grantrizmo2002cb]

With some quality headphones, listen to "Wake Up". You literally can hear the pain in Laynes voice coming thru. Hauntingly great.

[@jenniferhyer5577]

Chris Backhaus classic song

[@demichael5815]

That is a fantastic song, and it's also the song I set my alarm on my phone to

[@JCMEM09]

I listen to that song multiple time a day. When he sings "so an infection not a phase" is fucking AMAZING!!!

[@robwalsh9843]

I lost a friend earlier this year to alcoholism. He was a huge Layne Staley fan, and Wake Up best described what he was suffering from.

[@stevesmith8588]

"Slow suicide's no way to go."

[@timqmills]

"You don't understand the quality of light or the preciousness of it unless you've spent time in the darkness. And somehow Layne was able to conjure that in his lyrics and in his voice." -Barrett Martin

[@ninjadog9346]

Wake Up is one of the most moving songs I have ever heard in my life. "For little peace from God you plead and beg." I am also a former addict, to Xanax. I know the place these words came from. Thank you, Layne.

[@MUSICjm2024]

I absolutely agree.

[@gemmamcclure4703]

Agreed. First time I heard it was on a bus going to work and I burst into tears. Got some funny looks. 😳

[@asturceltico5734]

I'm 49 and i still feel mobilized by this music and that spirit of the 90s when I was 20 years old

[@dgranite50]

Born & raised in SeaTown, I was fortunate to see everyone from Mother Love Bone, Nirvana, PearlJam, Soundgarden, MudHoney, SuperSuckers, Melvins, Screaming Trees, Candlebox, Temple of the Dog, Alice in Chains in the late 80's thru mid 90's and this show, Mad Seasons, standing just left of center balcony level. watching many different band members from different bands descend down into their own abiss and prisons, weakening physically, emotionally, and vocally, but this was a very special night and show whereas a mutual appreciation between band and audience grew as the night progressed, and you could see a light on in Layne that i hadnt seen in some earlier AIC shows. It was truly a magically time to be alive, and to witness one of Rock's all time greats taken too soon from us.Enjoy and if you are suffering and dealing with addiction or mental health, talk to someone, be proactive and know there is hope and a better way to live!

[@davidwalsh4079]

Sickpuppy your right there is hope there is a better way to live I'm 48 yrs old been clean for the better part of 7yrs never in a million years imagined me clean and actually happy and ok with life on life's terms I can look in the mirror today and b ok with what I see good feeling

[@dgranite50]

David Walsh I am so glad to hear your story and that you are here to tell it as you know all too well also how many we have lost in the fight. And those who make it through like yourself and I are better people for it I believe. It has made me a more compassionate and open person today and owe alot of the success of my clean and sober living now to the music of yester year we all are appreciating here. Thanks again for your comment brother and keep up the good fight! You are an inspiraiton and keep telling your story you never know whos life you may savebecause of it.

[@talearingo248]

Sikpuppy what's the secret to getting clean? I don't get how anyone does I'm failing at it miserably

[@dgranite50]

Starling Grey, thanks for commenting. Unfortunately I dont have a clear cut answer for you, and anyone who says they do for you is delusional or lying. All I can say is what has and hasn't worked for me and what I've learned over the years from others fighting the fight or counselors and psychologists teach. First off I'd like to congratulate you on admitting you have a problem and you want help to fix it. Those are the first steps that are necessary to fighting this disease of addiction. From that point it depends on alot of factors what your past attempts include, there are many avenues each of us can take and each depend on us personally and the practicality of us moving in that direction. So much to try and explain here and unless I know your individual story I would just be wasting your time here trying to guess. If you are 100% interested in getting clean and sober and are committed to saving yourself, message me and if you like we can talk behind the scenes via email or other messenger service or eventually text or phone. I am always available for those fellow addicts that have questions or need guidance , we are all worth saving and it is possible for all of us to beat it and live a life worth living. Because as you know that is not anyway for anyone to live day to day. So i will leave it up to you Starling Grey and before you respond think long and hard if you're are serious and would like some help? This goes for anyone else that might come across this thread and be in the same situation feeling hopeless and without direction, message me here and we will see where we can go to talk more candid. Thanks again for your comment Starling Grey and hope to hear from you again.

[@theweakestlink2278]

@@talearingo248 if you are still struggling, I'll tell you what eventually worked for me. Go to the meetings and keep going back every week until you get there. It took me 2 years just to get to that point but I kept going back. I think that was the key for me. I've been straight for a little over 3 years now. There is no magic cure but if you can find you a program that works for you and stay dedicated to it, you will eventually be successful. Personally I chose Celebrate Recovery but there are many different types of recovery groups out there. Somewhere that will give you support and accountability is key in the early phases of recovery. Good luck man. It's well worth the journey!

[@CarnivorousSwarm]

This is proof that magic exists. Pure chemistry conjured to make epic brilliance!

[@lukeisprvkt]

listening to layne sometimes makes me emotional, being an addict in recovery i seem to get really choked up listening to these songs. sober 6 years btw. RIP Layne

[@howardweingard43]

Layne is legendary... he will live forever in our hearts

[@treesurgeon2441]

River of Deceit is one of my all time favorite songs. Such great lyrics and music.

[@stonygrunge]

Miss you Layne...

[@theeaundrea2254]

me too.

[@antz350]

+Aundrea Kelley I'd give anything for him to be back

[@theeaundrea2254]

+antz350 me too

[@pookiethebear6287]

Always...

[@kittylaflamme818]

I love that Layne got to play guitar and be so loved here.He was pretty hurtin.Girl died he is so frail...but he looked positiively radiant...Im so happy he was loved.Lil guy.. Love ya Layne

[@debby631]

Demri passed after this October 1996. She had ended their relationship &he was devastated.

[@ravenouscolonelhart]

They did a hell of a job with this re-issue, they recognized the passion of the fans and even if we never got a second Mad Season album this is a close second and it's great to hear Lanegan's songs, especially since he was there from the start and has suffered much of the same stuff.

[@exdemocrat9038]

In my opinion the best album of the past 30 years.

[@propjoe1060]

That is such a great record. Top 5 albums of the 90s for sure. Staley was an absolute genius

[@morrisonsblues]

One of the best things ever happened to music Thank You, guys R.I.P. Layne and John

[@DevoutlyAgnostic]

One of my favorite records of all time. Every song is solid. There's no filler or afterthought song at all. Wish I could've seen 'em live.

[@simonecignini4433]

in loving memory Layne Stanley

[@MLCrow]

*Staley...without the "n"!!!

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Good ole Stanley.

[@debby631]

RIP JOHN BAKER SAUNDERS 😍 gone not forgotten

[@gemmamcclure4703]

My boyfriend calls him Stanley Lane. He does it to annoy me because I'm in love with layne and he doesn't like to share lol

[@stilettosandshades]

mad season will always be a one of a kind. a gem that will probably never be matched.

[@Rotttman]

so fucking happy this was in my generation. Rest Layne

[@theeaundrea2254]

me too. miss layne.

[@antz350]

+Aundrea Kelley sucks I am 20 years too late, I'd like to have seen him perform. . .

[@Rotttman]

antz350 I only saw them once. They opened for Ozzy Osborne in Toronto. It was a spectical to say the least. Laynes voice would penetrate your soul. I saw him at his best when he would do the head shake and hand motions. Very intense

[@jas22]

sheesh...2019 and still, tears in my eyes when i see and hear Layne in videos, whether its Alice or Mad Season. For me, it wasn't about drugs, but pain of a different kind. Doesn't matter, the music grabbed me and I've been its prisoner for almost 3 decades now...

[@joseluisrichard9368]

lo mismo q vos pero lo acompaño con unas cervezas. Soy adicto de su musica y es lo q m calma cuando estoy mal

[@jas22]

@@joseluisrichard9368 espero que tu y ano no estas mal .

[@dennisdaily1230]

Come one everyone. The fact that these guys 1st played together a day before they're 1st show is fucking awesome. And ridiculous. It was and is still a beautiful fucking thing.

[@Lunacr]

Goosebumps everytime I think in you.... everytime I hear you... R.I.P. Layne ... Your wings no longer denied!!... never forgotten!!!

[@joseluisrichard9368]

con el empece este estilo de rock sus letras su musica fue y es alguien importante en mi vida y tambien tengo lo mismo q tuvo el eso ademtro q quema

[@lindseyramey5853]

why am i crying? damnit layne gets me every time. rip layne & rip baker

[@earlbrackett6742]

I remember buying the cassette of it because it was impossible to find the CD...a great moment in time and a truly classic work.

[@AlmaCrua]

One of the greatest albuns of the 90's. Mad Season forever \m/

[@patrickc.mcevoy2065]

Every member of mad season was a genuine badass, especially Mike McReady, from pearl jam and LaynenStaley ,from Alice in Chains , and Mark Lanogan from Screaming Trees, all of them were very talented guys. And best of all, they got along well and wrote n performed very well together too. All of us were very lucky they did this project

[@prisonmike420]

One of my favorite bands ever.

[@stonetemple1991]

Tengo 40 años y cuando escucho está música con la cual crecí vuelvo a sentirme adolecente el rock entra por mis venas de nuevo

[@HildeAzul]

This album helped me in my darkness. It is indeed a heavy and also a breathtakingly beautiful album. The two new songs, “Black Book of Fear,” and Slip Away can be tear jerkers.

[@TheGrungeYears]

Ahhh... the grunge years... how I miss that...

[@RedactedFreePress]

Above=Accidental Brilliance!!

[@FireoftheGreeks]

RIP Layne. Would love to have some new Mad Season to listen to.

[@patrickc.mcevoy2065]

Man there have been many bands with the label ",supergroup' or 'star studded line up!' ...but with Mad Season [and Bad Company] the reputation is very well founded.. these men were the best at that time and made a record that was very special to me. PC.

[@parabola8933]

I was 24 when this album came out. I had just gotten into Art Center in Pasadena and this became the album of that year. Zack the lead singer of Rage Against the Machine was always eating fish tacos at Senor Fish and the Moon Tribes were thriving. There was so much good music back then.

[@jennifercaton9322]

Hey MIKE MCCREADY, put the whole CONCERT on youtube ! It's been a very, very long time, ya know !!

[@jeffreyhowell2073]

Jennifer Caton agreed

[@rayannchick]

I wished he would up load a lot of his videos as well assuming he still has them. But I can understand if he keeps them to himself too. Would love to see some new Layne material as well though. The world lost one talented young man.

[@theeaundrea2254]

that was awesome. wish it was longer.

[@Warpull]

+Aundrea Kelley want something longer?

[@juliewaters5747]

I'd call it a labor of love cuz that's what's behind it, truly. What began as a rescue mission turned into this dark beauty (even though we know of the sad endings for Layne & Baker) when they made this music, they had hope. It all comes forth in the music & how their music makes us FEEL

[@marrymemrcantrell]

thank you, Mad Season.

[@MsJilsephonie]

0.30 i start tearing up.. this is the best quality video of Layne i ever seen i wish there was more videos of him Layne Staley lives within

[@simongillaspie3265]

i grew up on this best band ever made out of rehab

[@pinkfloydfan92]

I bought the mad season above deluxe album cd/dvd combo. pretty good buy

[@krisfrederick5001]

I'm 36 and I'm buying this. Never heard of it (the release).

[@bwah7]

why would people NOT like this? How did they end up here?

[@jeff7764]

Absolutely amazing album. The opening riff to I don’t know anything, just brings 1000 memories of the 90s and pure nostalgia.

[@LObostudios19]

one of our Fav and most inspirational albums ever ...Perfect..

[@johndd9140]

"A dark beauty" - oh yes, a joyously rich dark beauty. RIP John and Layne, rock on Mike and Barrett.

[@sayalmagarthapa9178]

Layne was a great 👍 Everyday Every-night I used to listen his voice made me cry some times . He really saved my life 🙏🏻❤️

[@jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583]

amazing the talent that came together and produced this legendary piece of 90s music

[@coreysmorgan8488]

Layne Staley was just too cool 😎

[@ElPintorAusstriaco]

ONE OF THE BEST BAND EVER! R.I.P LAYNE!! LONG LIVE TO Mark!

[@huskastream]

Amazing music and the only album. So glad they did a reissue.

[@alice2663]

REST IN PEACE JOHN & LAYNE, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, A&R.

[@etherealmist76]

3:50 - 4:30 powerful beautiful words to say, thank you!!! I love this!!

[@laurawatters914]

Totally freakin awesome!! I absolutely love Mad Season, love the blues and darkness and moodiness, that's the 💙 I love Mike McCready and Barrett Martin and John Baker Saunders was awesome at the bass, Barrett drumming is excellent and Mike solos were insane and of course the one and only Layne Staley his vocals and Mark's vocals amazing!! And the guy playing the sax was incredible, I know his name I just don't know how to spell it Shriek?? Thank you for sharing this awesome video, I have watched this many times!! 😊💓🤘✌️

[@laurenleclaire4403]

always makes my eyes leak when I listen to it

[@rocksteady6793]

one of the best albums ever songs are amazing

[@materialboy75]

"dark beauty" that´s the concept ! I loved this band since I saw the video on Mtv on those glorious days, amazing project .

[@chainsfan76]

Losing Cornell today brought me here. Reminded me how much I miss Layne. Fuck.

[@johnwajda9971]

RIP layne &baker🍂🌟🍂

[@whoooami2090]

Wake up has to be one of my top favorite songs

[@ddq57sm64]

Truly an album that will always be sitting with my soul...

[@sucioyruidoso]

more HD videos of that concert PLEASE

[@karoonboomie2813]

RIP LAYNE BABY & BAKER YOU DEEPLY MISSED, MAY YOUR LEGENDS LIVE FOREVER

[@SkyManagerNYC]

Amazing album. RIP Layne

[@reallyscaryrob2429]

One of the greatest albums ever made! 10/10

[@joshmartimez2235]

The Above Deluxe edition is great. I especially like the extra tracks and Dvd included. I own the original 1995 CD,cassette of the album and re-issue on vinyl. I love this album so much. RIP Layne.

[@schh5462]

Um dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi

[@mbk6080]

I can listen to this album every day just hear the notes, voice, and lyrics🕷❤️🔥

[@wigit2510]

AIC yelled from below to push me above. It feels real good up here.

[@gemmamcclure4703]

Wow, I love that

[@judgeholden6761]

About ascension and upward movement? Naw the only direction we flow is down....

[@LeotheOrangeCat]

+Mr. Pommel yeah, when he said that I was thinking "actually it's not"

[@ManicMechanic82]

You are missed every day! RIP Layne Staley!!!!7

[@Weshopwizard]

Goddamn I miss the 90’s.

[@tiffanyhouchin6055]

April 22, 1995-April 22, 2019, today is EXACTLY 24 Years since this magical concert and I have no idea what happened to the time! I’d love ❤️ to travel back in time to that night with Layne and the band. Layne is at his happiest place in this concert. It’s like it woke him up and he was even playing guitar 🎸 in the show! He was more of a creative genius than most people ever knew. He could do more than sing, he could grab your heart and soul with his eyes and his voice. I am still shattered by his death. R.I.P. Layne, 🍄 we miss your magic!! ❤️❤️😢🌹🌹🌹🍄🍄🎸🎵🎶💜💜

[@joseluisrichard9368]

que bueno lo tuyo yo lejisimo de ver algo asi . yo solo soñe con el hace mucho antes q se fuera de aca

[@jacencib]

river of deceit always turns me into tears its crazy

[@SuperMandragoras]

best of the best!true music! r.i.p. layene you were the one and only!

[@angelosantiago6155]

Staley so much potential!! Such a lost man it just hurt!! I'm 52 so many good memories!!

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

Layne Staley the god

[@eliotcrooks3940]

Awesome MVS Thank you. Lol

[@torreyvest987]

a freakin' LOT more special - Love Mike McCready

[@sketch3744]

I fucking love his Guitar at 4:20! Goddamn gimmie that shit 1959 FStrat

[@sketch3744]

Top kek.

[@MahabubMithun]

One of the greatest & darkest album of 90's.

[@sckooshy1]

Great video! Love the story. Love the album!

[@earnestomcspliff309]

Timeless! Sounds jus as good if not better in 2019!!!

[@evancaulin9603]

man! i miss diz. im from the 90's. R.I.P LAYNE

Há canções que entra no fundo da alma,penetra rasgando nossa existência! é minha definição sobre esse esse disco-projeto!

[@christophervanzant6951]

The rock salt of Seattle, Mad Season.

[@stevefisher2553]

Damn, long gone days...

[@m.bolsey7930]

42 here and this show was mind blowing

[@angelicatapeno4363]

in loving memory of Layne and John Baker

[@scatterboo08]

you did a great job of keeping this session classic...but you also did an incredible job of keeping the incredible voice and spirit of Layne still living with us....thx

[@annasmith2364]

Amazing songs Wake up and Long Gone Day run thru my heart . I know the beautiful darkness very well.

[@jasonwise6099]

Only way to appreciate the light is to have spent time in the dark

[@Pingaheimer]

wow, this looks hd, are they remastering it, this is the greatest gift ever.

[@justinebroderick8358]

This collaboration is epic, like musical genius all in one space in time

[@JeniferRedman]

Lanye staley wrote goat 2:26

[@rumisfordrinkingnotburning]

I need this cd dvd combo now.

[@stevefoster7529]

I think the interviews with the band members kind of support this but at the time Mad Season, review-wise etc was viewed as being a bit of a diversion and stopgap while Layne Staley got things together ready for the long term Alice in Chains return to form and career. I think the retrospective view of today which sees this album, rightfully as an outstanding piece of work only reinforces that Laynes problems robbed the world of much more than was produced in the short time he was recording.

[@jonasdalus2999]

The besttttttttt Laine !!!!!!

[@jennifercaton9322]

Hey Mike McCready, please put out the video of THE WHOLE SHOW !!