Alice in Chains is an influential heavy metal/ hard rockgroup that emerged from the seattlescene of the late 80’s and early 90’s. Along with Nirvana, Pearl Jamand Soundgarden, they formed the core of the so-called grungemovement epitomized by distorted guitars, introspective lyrics, and a Northwest Pacific fashion sense of flannel shirts, denim jeans, and Dr. Marten boots. Unlike many of their peers, Alice in Chains owed more to heavy metalthan to punkor '70s rock, and often dwelled in more morbid subject matter, especially when their lyrics addressed the drug addiction of lead singer Layne Staley Formed in 1987 by Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist MIKE STARR, and drummer Sean Kinney, the band performed under the names “Diamond Lie†and “Fuck†before adapting the name of Staley’s former band “Alice N’ Chainz†a speed metal outfit that performed in drag. Combining the unique voice and intense delivery of Staley with the evocative songwriting and vocal harmonies of Cantrell, Alice in Chains created an immediately identifiable sound that also proved to be quite versatile as their repertoire grew to include both driving, angry rock songs and mellow acoustic compositions.
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Care not for the men who wonder
Straw that broke your back, youre under
Cast all them aside who care
Empty eyes and dead end stare
Dont you know that none are blind
To the lie, and you think I dont find what you hide?
What in gods name have you done?
Stick your arm for some real fun
For the horse youve grown much fonder
Than for me, that I dont ponder
As the hair of one who bit you
Smiling bite your own self, too
And I think that youre not blind
To the ones you left behind
Ill be here
So be yearning all your life
Twisting, turning like a knife
Now you know the reasons why
Cant get high, or you will die
Or youll die
So your sickness weighs a ton
And gods name is smack for some