New Alice In Chains...

If you know anything about me, you know I love Seattle Grunge sounding music. The trifecta of awesomeness of that era can be summed up with Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and of course Alice In Chains. In 2002 tragedy struck one my favorite bands. Layne Staley, co-singer of Alice In Chains lost his battle with drug addiction and passed away. I never got to see that incarnation of AIC. However the band reformed back in 2006 with new co-singer William DuVall, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Inez, and Sean Kinney. I have been fortunate two see them twice. Care to read my review?

Alice In Chains' have two new singles available for download. I recently pre-ordered the newest album from iTunes, Black Gives Way to Blue. I downloaded the newest single A Looking View as soon as possible. Distinctly Alice In Chains, the initial rifts reveal all to well what I'm already familiar with. Listening, I do miss Layne, but Will picks up right where he left off. The second single that is available on iTunes is Check My Brain. I heard it first on KROQ. I think their is a reason this one is getting more air time than the first. This song is very reminicant of AIC edgier sounds off the later albums. If you are a fan of the original AIC, you'll certainly enjoy this incarnation.

Here is a poor recording I took of the Alice In Chains from 2007.

The Best Thing About Downloading 150 songs on ITunes

I was kind of bummed out with all the restrictions placed on me from my newly acquired KROQ ITune Gift Cards. The first problem is that they are only good for one song at a time. Meaning, if I want to buy an album, I have to buy every song separately and I don't event get the Booklets. But to make matters worse I have to purchase all of my 150 songs before the 12th of March. Now I have already purchased Alice in Chains 'Unplugged' (which is probably the best buy), the Bravery's 'Bravery,' Gwen Stefani's 'Great Escape,' Jet's 'Get Born' and Silversun Pickups's 'Carnavas.' I never thought I'd have this much trouble picking and choosing songs to download. The burden I bare is of the audio variety, because I can think of a million downloads that would complete my existence when I don't wield the Free Downloads, but it seems that I have somewhat of a road block that is stopping me from simply picking and choosing the best tunes.

As always I would welcome some suggestions. As of right now I'm thinking Lynrd Skynard, Depeche Mode, Van Halen, but nothing is in concrete. So please leave me a comment and give me a suggestion.

Thanks!

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I am more than adequately prepared to rock

Alice in Chains and Velvet Revolver:
Gibson Amphitheater, Universal City, CA.

Last night was the 2nd time in a little more than a year that I was fortunate enough to see the band Alice in Chains. This concert was headline by Velvet Revolver, who for the most part I am indifferent too. Our seats were decent. We had a clear view of the stage. However, looking at these pictures makes it look like we were in the nosebleeds. Which wasn't the case at all. The concert was actually pretty awesome. Be a big fan of the "NEW" Alice in Chains is quite rewarding when they deliver on the 2 shows I've seen of theirs. Besides Telegraph Rd, I tied my record for seeing Alice In Chains with my record for seeing Pearl Jam.

My review of the concert, to put it simply, was great. Brother Jim and I were completely sober and rocked out to some of our favorite A.I.C. songs. I started with the Jay Cal-erokie. By singing along to the songs I was most familiar with. I turned around to look at my brother, because I didn't know if he saw me being goofy. And he was singing along too. My brother and I have a lot of things in common and most of the music we listen too is the same. Some of my favorite songs did get played. "What The Hell Have I," "Rain When I Die," "Angry Chair" "Wood?," and "Rooster." Of course there were more songs, but with 4 hours of sleep.
Velvet Revolver was also pretty good. Scott Weiland is quite the entertainer. He reminded me of Mick Jagger. Slash did an awesome job. They covered some STP songs and some Guns 'N Roses songs. VR put on a good show, but I wouldn't consider myself a fan. And at points felt completely lost, but not knowing certain songs. But it was a hell of a night and thanks to Brother Jim for making it happen.
I didn't take this picture

I did record a few songs using my digital camera. Doesn't take pictures very well from far away, but I'll be converting these files to WAV. and be enjoying them later. Belove is the video of "Rooster" being performed live. It was brilliant. Unfortunately the video looks like it was shot through the Hubble Telescope. But Enjoy won't you?