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ALICE IN CHAINS: New Song Available Via iTunes, Amazon
- June 30, 2009
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A new ALICE IN CHAINS track entitled "A Looking In View" is now available for purchase via iTunes and Amazon. Two short teasers for the song's accompaying video clip can be viewed below. Meanwhile, sources tell The Pulse of Radio that an official radio single called "Check My Brain" will head to rock stations in mid-August. ALICE IN CHAINS' first collection of all-new studio material in 14 years, "Black Gives Way To Blue", is set for release on September 29 through EMI Music's Virgin Records label. The disc will feature the recording debut with the group of singer William DuVall, who first got behind the mic for the band's 2006 reunion tour after original vocalist Layne Staley died in 2002. The album title first appeared on Amazon.com without any prior announcement from the band, who made their signing with Virgin official a couple of weeks ago through a press release that did not reveal a title or release date. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell recently told The Pulse of Radio that ALICE IN CHAINS was "really proud" of the new record, adding, "Regardless of how it does, it's a win already for us, 'cause we really dig it and we stand behind it, and each other." ALICE IN CHAINS will play a small, intimate gig at London, England's Scala on August 4 — two days after playing the second stage at the METALLICA-headlined inaugural Sonisphere festival, set to take place on August 1-2 at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom. ALICE IN CHAINS will next perform on July 18 at Comerica Park in Detroit with KID ROCK. The group has yet to air any of the new material live. 
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COMMENT | not bad
posted by : josh1982fla
6/30/2009 2:24:30 AM
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not bad at all
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COMMENT | WOOOOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
posted by :
6/30/2009 2:35:59 AM
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JUST FUCKIN HEARD IT THIS IS FUCKIN AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
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COMMENT | looking forward to
posted by :
6/30/2009 2:47:40 AM
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listening to it in the very near future myself :)
Go chains
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COMMENT | Wow
posted by :
6/30/2009 3:00:35 AM
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Just listened to it. Blew me off the face of the earth. Great song.
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COMMENT | Nice
posted by :
6/30/2009 4:06:20 AM
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Oh hell yeah, sounds good, can't wait for the album!
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COMMENT | Not bad
posted by : MetalliTooL
6/30/2009 4:18:13 AM
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although it could've had more going on, for a 7 minute long song. At least throw in a solo or something.
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COMMENT | WOW.
posted by : rr00
6/30/2009 5:17:49 AM
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This is very very good!
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COMMENT | Awesome song...
posted by : Decrypt
6/30/2009 5:26:12 AM
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7 minutes and I loved every second. The riff certainly sounds like trademark Alice. And after all the controversy about the band getting a new singer, almost all of the vocals on the track sound like they are coming from Jerry Cantrell. A great track, and hopefully a sign of what the album will be like.
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COMMENT | Great!!!
posted by :
6/30/2009 5:37:00 AM
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This sounds like it could have been a song on "Dirt," which is the highest praise possible really. Seems almost like an album closer track.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/30/2009 5:50:10 AM
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Shit sounds sweet. I almost expected Layne to start singing
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COMMENT | EXCELLENT
posted by :
6/30/2009 5:54:58 AM
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An even further step ahead from Jerry Cantrell in downtuned/groovy/dark metal medium... Sounds more like AIC than his own solo stuff but interestingly, his vocals seem dominant although Duvall has more partitions, it seems like Duvall is backing Cantrell's vocals and not the other way around. But, anyway... The track is superbly written, the riffs are crushing and the melodies are typical AIC.
I guess this is the track that magazine (or newspaper) was talking about as "the 7 minutes long Sabbathy epic". Looking forward to the new album now - I guess it'll be a mixture of their all influences.
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COMMENT | Will DuVall is a Rockstar
posted by : Sleepwalker86
6/30/2009 6:19:36 AM
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they BETTER play it in Marlay Park august 1st!!!!
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COMMENT | can't wait for this album
posted by :
6/30/2009 6:36:33 AM
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can't wait for this album
:)olc
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COMMENT | I'll have to eat my words...
posted by : BlabberMagnetic
6/30/2009 6:45:33 AM
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AIC is in capable hands. I'm not sure how I would like an entire AIC song with DuVall's vocals "solo", but he blends in well with Jerry. I wasn't crazy about his vocals near the end ( he sounds a bit whiney), but I'm an AIC purist so I deserve to nitpick. Instruments are spot on. Still, in some small way I wish they'd rename the band, but it's a selling point and I can understand that in this day and age of shitty record sales.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/30/2009 7:36:53 AM
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Fucking heavy ass track, which reminds me of the Tripod album. Awesome vocals too from both Cantrell and DuVall
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COMMENT | Damn it...
posted by :
6/30/2009 7:37:35 AM
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I can't pay and download it because I live "in a different region". Yes, I live in The Netherlands but who gives a f***?
I desperately need this song NOW, so a little help to get it is greatly appreciated!!!
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COMMENT | Bloody hell
posted by : Pat Boone Gone Metal
6/30/2009 8:21:37 AM
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If the new album will sound like this it's gonna be something big, for sure.
Jerry Cantrell still has it, ain't it marvelous?
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COMMENT | Welcome Back Alice In Chains
posted by : Angry Johnny
6/30/2009 8:29:59 AM
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It's gonna take a little getting used to Duvall being in there instead of Staley . . . mostly because it's so fucking EXACTLY ALICE IN CHAINS that it feels like that missing element would naturally be there . . .
Make no mistake though . . . this is a solid song. Great work. Welcome to the fold Mr. Duvall . . . you deserve to be there, no question about that.
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COMMENT | ...wow...
posted by :
6/30/2009 8:41:26 AM
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This is what I'm talking about. What a great track. That's pretty much all I can say.
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COMMENT | Reminds me in a way
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:09:43 AM
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Of the first time I heard Back in Black. You knew it was a different singer, but it was still AC/DC and still fucking good. This is still Alice In Chains. This still fucking good....wait a minute, did I just hear some Chris Cornell type vocals from Duvall?? Shit. This is really fucking good.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:11:57 AM
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I could type all damn day about how awesome this song is. The boys made a solid pick with William. He and Jerry harmonize with ease and every aspect of this song is just amazing. William is even able to capture that signature Alice In Chains feel vocally.
Welcome back boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. Thank you Alice In Chains
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COMMENT | Wow
posted by : MK
6/30/2009 9:14:59 AM
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Not a single negative comment. I AM impressed guys. Guess I'll have to check the full song out.
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COMMENT | Monumental
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:16:15 AM
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Cantrell is the dominant voice here but Duvall sounds awesome too. Crushing riffs, trippy twist and turns and a GREAT chorus. The harmonies are superb too. Man! It's a great song.
"A looking in view, too long on the outside"
Welcome back guys!
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COMMENT |
posted by : BlabberMagnetic
6/30/2009 9:20:08 AM
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I thought a full-length music video was supposed to debut on their site today along with the song?
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COMMENT | Is this a fansite or somethin?
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:23:10 AM
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I have NEVER seen so much postive response to new music on this site, EVER. Well, the song is that damn good. And it IS AIC. William DuVall may just be the second coming of Brian Johnson or Bruce Dickinson. Now I know damn well William can't vocally hold a candle to Bruce so shut up. My point is that that William is as good a fit, and this may just be AIC's biggest album to date.
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COMMENT | Hear the new Single here
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:28:19 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sepbsI0vrUw
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COMMENT |
posted by : blackendistheend
6/30/2009 9:29:22 AM
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I just downloaded it for free off of their website. It's almost disturbing how good it sounds. I was a little skeptical of a new album, but Jerry seemed sincere with the whole process. I can't wait to hear the whole thing.
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COMMENT | tynimite
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:31:11 AM
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you are awesome...i was going crazy trying to hear it!!
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COMMENT | WOW
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:32:55 AM
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sounds fucking amazing!!
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COMMENT | WOW
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:35:53 AM
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best $0.99 I ever spent.
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COMMENT | I think...
posted by :
6/30/2009 9:36:13 AM
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Layne would be proud.
Killer song! Can't wait for the album!
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COMMENT | I think this safely lays to rest...
posted by :
6/30/2009 10:02:08 AM
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...all the "no layne = no aic" comments of the past few years.
This rules.
And, check out the math: Layne passed 7 years after the last Alice In Chains album.
The new incarnation of Alice In Chains puts out their album 7 years after that.
A good, respectful repose. And if this is even a hint, this album is going to rule so hard.
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COMMENT | No I - Tunes or teaser vid's for me.
posted by : RiotAct666
6/30/2009 10:32:35 AM
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I will be waiting for the album.
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COMMENT | Holy Shit
posted by :
6/30/2009 10:56:23 AM
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I think this album will be a f*cking smash hit. This song had a "Dirt" feel to it but it also sounded like "Tripod" too, and it sounded like something completely new. The overall response on here really says something cause this is usually a very negative posting board.
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COMMENT | Yessssss
posted by : SterileEyes
6/30/2009 11:18:24 AM
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Delighted it seems people are FINALLY accepting William DuVall and the new Alice!
I've been rooting for them since I saw Will sing for Jerry's solo band in 2003.
Best of luck to them. Great track.
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COMMENT | Whoa!
posted by : Rakasta
6/30/2009 11:24:40 AM
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The new song kicks major ass. Hopefully they'll be accepted by the 'now' generation. In a world where Bree Core, Screamo Crunk and Eyeliner Metal dominates the last.fm charts for American teenagers, I at least hope the upcoming AIC album will 'save' some of them :-P
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COMMENT | tynimite...
posted by :
6/30/2009 11:29:01 AM
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... thanks for sharing it, but I discovered I could indeed pay and download via iTunes.
A good song with the best first half of any AIC song I know, but the final part becomes too light and kind of lazy in my opinion. I would rate this song 7.5.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/30/2009 11:49:46 AM
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One of my friends is a die hard AIC fan so im wondering how he will react to this.
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COMMENT | YESSSSSS!
posted by : JTGunnR
6/30/2009 12:03:07 PM
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Fuck yeah, best 99 Cent's I've spent. I would have to agree with the Back in black statements. There are a couple of spots where i've just let it play in the background, and it seems like Layne is still there.
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COMMENT | AIC is Baaaack.
posted by : Endless. Nameless.
6/30/2009 12:16:31 PM
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Altough i expected at least a guitar solo in a 7+ minute track, this is still awesome.
Can't wait for the full lenght album
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COMMENT | This freaking sucks
posted by : JTGunnR
6/30/2009 12:17:23 PM
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Meshuggah is waaay better.
Just kidding.
I'm gonna blast this song in my car. This will be on repeat on my Ipod
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COMMENT | AIC
posted by :
6/30/2009 12:23:16 PM
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Heard the sound bite...AWESOME.
I'm just gonna wiat for the new CD.
I-WANT-IT-ALL!!!!!!!!!!
ALL!!!!
By the way ROCKNFXXXXXROLL20...how'd you fxxxxx do that?
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COMMENT | The most important album of my life
posted by :
6/30/2009 12:31:46 PM
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This song and this album means so much to me. Almost makes me bring a tear to my eye, knowing that my favorite band of all time is finally back
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COMMENT | there's no negative comments...
posted by :
6/30/2009 12:42:42 PM
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because they're being deleted w/ a quickness.lol
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
imagine that.
no layne= no aic.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
6/30/2009 12:46:07 PM
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....and to that racist a-hole above my post
"Why is the black dude even there? jerry's only dude who sing"
...he's there because he can sing better than you.
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COMMENT | GO TO MYSPACE/ALICE IN CHAINS
posted by :
6/30/2009 12:48:08 PM
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Hear the entire song HERE:
http://www.myspace.com/aliceinchains
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COMMENT | dun dun dun, dun dun dun
posted by :
6/30/2009 12:50:58 PM
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dun dun dun, dun dun dun... throughout the whole song.
/yawn
jerry, "you guys just keep this riff going the entire song. duvall you just try to do some spooky harmonizing with me, and the dumbasses will eat it up. it's the formula, ya know. sludgy. cha-ching!"
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COMMENT | save .99
posted by :
6/30/2009 12:55:31 PM
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dont buy it on itunes!
its free from their site, you just have to give an email.
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COMMENT | its also on vcast
posted by :
6/30/2009 1:43:48 PM
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sounds good
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COMMENT | FUCK YOU BOTTLESLAP!!!!
posted by :
6/30/2009 1:49:56 PM
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FUCK YEAH ALICE IN CHAINS!!!!!!
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COMMENT | This song is so good...
posted by :
6/30/2009 2:19:44 PM
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SHIT! I'm so glad AIC is back in full force. Screw the two people who keep posting multiple negative comments.
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COMMENT | This song is so good...
posted by :
6/30/2009 2:19:45 PM
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SHIT! I'm so glad AIC is back in full force. Screw the two people who keep posting multiple negative comments.
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COMMENT | SHITBANDSHITNEWS & BOTTLESLAP
posted by :
6/30/2009 2:22:17 PM
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Good job guys. you are the only two haters out of tons of people!!! You can keep posting to make it seem like there are more. but as a longtime AIC fan, i love the new song, and so does everyone else but you. get over yourselves.
No Layne=Jerry, Mike, Sean
+ William = AIC!!!!
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COMMENT | yippygrits
posted by :
6/30/2009 2:51:19 PM
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simple solution.... don't buy it.
Also, where exactly were you when Layne was OD'ing? Were YOU really there for him? Go ahead and be bitter all you want... fact is that Alice In Chains has moved on.
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COMMENT | seriously.....the dude ranting above...
posted by :
6/30/2009 4:30:52 PM
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is a fucking IDIOT!!
....oh and also Layne did not teach Jerry how to sing you fucking stupid tool......the sisters from Heart helped both of them with their harmonizing back in the day......
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COMMENT |
posted by : Mandalay
6/30/2009 6:08:44 PM
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I'm not even a AIC fan and I think this song kicks ass. Will definitely check out the album when it comes out.
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COMMENT | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
posted by :
6/30/2009 7:22:17 PM
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CKING AWESOME.
It's 7 minutes of Tripod quality awesome with DuVall respectfully woven in. Love it love it. What's the opposite of disappoint?
I am APPOINTED!
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COMMENT | holy fucking shit
posted by :
6/30/2009 7:35:00 PM
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this is sooooooo much better than i was even remotely expecting. would love to hear more of a guitar solo section in 7 min, but still.....creepy and haunting and heavier than elephant nuts and most definitely alice in chains. this is ten different kinds of awesome. production sounds stellar too. can't wait for the cd now. fuck yeah. i'm inclined to believe duff may well have been spot on with his review of the new disc.
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COMMENT | an epic thread for an epic song
posted by : dbyron
6/30/2009 8:04:24 PM
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95% positive reviews (which is unheard of on blabber) and i think they are justified. i was unsure of the song the first listen but after a little break and a few more listens i am more and more impressed. i'm glad jerry's vocals dominate most of the song however i have no gripes with the william parts and their harmonies work well together. looking forward to the rest of the album and hopefully a concert in the fall as well.
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COMMENT | Glad Alice is back!!!
posted by : artjunkie
7/1/2009 1:50:02 AM
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This might compete with Mastodon's "Crack the Skye" for album of the year. It will certainly be the only contender with God Forbid's "Earthblood".
Man, this is a damn good song. Makes me miss dem Dirt days of 92.
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COMMENT | .
posted by : Blackenistheyend
7/1/2009 3:31:42 AM
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Shit, this is pretty good
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