ALICE IN CHAINS — Jar Of Flies (review)

ALICE IN CHAINS — Jar Of Flies album cover EP · 1994 · Non-Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
Sinkadotentree
I had heard about Alternative Rock back in the day but it wasn't until i saw PEARL JAM on Saturday Night Live that i actually "heard" it for the first time. Man i was impressed with that band. ALICE IN CHAINS was an easy band to like too. That heavy but catchy sound that was so atmospheric. And there was something dark about them. I picked this EP not long after it came out after hearing "I Stay Away" on the radio. I remember taking this down to Florida back then and playing it on the beach alot. Not exactly a good time in my life but that was a positive memory. A lot of ALICE IN CHAINS fans didn't think much about this EP because it suffered a power loss. It wasn't an unplugged EP by any means but the heaviness was all but removed. Some interesting variety on this one too from the almost Folkish/Country styled "Don't Follow" with harmonica to the Jazz flavoured "Swing On This" to the more laid back tunes like "Rotten Apple" and "Nutshell". For me though the best track is "No Excuses" which just moves me for some reason. I've never tired of that one. "I Stay Away" is another killer tune with some orchestration. "Whale & Wasp" is melancholic with strings. Nothing less than 4 stars will do for this interesting and reflective release.
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UMUR wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Yeah I know :-) but this one is a bit different from their usually more darker stuff.
Sinkadotentree wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Who would have thought that an Alice In Chains record could calm your nerves(haha) but your right Jonas this is a warm sounding album. Thanks guys for the feedback.
UMUR wrote:
more than 2 years ago
One of the greatest assets in addition to the strong musicianship and the great songwriting is the warm and organic sound production. If I´ve had a bad day this is a release I can always count on to calm my nerves.
dreadpirateroberts wrote:
more than 2 years ago
I agree, a varied album, nice review
UMUR wrote:
more than 2 years ago
I love this too.

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