![]() Though Kinney has always been the least striking performer of the boys, mostly because his drumming isn’t very straightforward, his calm but thoughtful rhythm patterns are in fact quite underrated, and also very well produced here. While Cantrell’s performance is the most standout (his skill with an acoustic guitar is nothing short of remarkable), Inez’ low, moody bass lines are overall more audible than the bass guitar ever was on a Alice in Chains record, and showcase incredible playing strength. The acoustic recreation of Alice’s studio work by Cantrell and Inez is flawless, and creates an intimate atmosphere, a side to the band previously unheard even on Sap and Jar of Flies. This, however, only adds to the emotional depth that this album has to offer, and comes across as an extra, heartfelt edge to the music, rather than an irritation. Though it is actually visible on the DVD version of the concert, Staley’s struggle is obvious, and he regularly has problems hitting all the notes without sounding forced. The feelings that this must have brought forth for the band, along with the acoustics, solidify a performance that is both soulful and passionate, to the point where you can hear the heavy emotional burden on the musicians flowing right to you through your speakers. Alice in Chains is facing their end here, and they knew it. The band was finally performing again after all this time, much to the relief of many, but that is no reason for this performance to be so special. ![]() April 5, 2002)Īlice’s performance on the Unplugged show remains known as one of the most memorable editions of the series, and it is not difficult to understand why. He had died from a lethal injection of heroin and cocaine, better known as a speedball. Though his body was found on the 20th, Staley’s death was estimated to have been 2 weeks before, on April 5th. After a very lengthy and unpleasant struggle, in which he remained much isolated from everyone he knew, he finally passed away in April 2002. Unplugged would be one of the band’s final performances with Staley, who would continue to face his drug habits. ![]() While some are eagerly expecting a resurface of one of Seattle’s most talented grunge acts, it would prove not to be. The MTV Unplugged series is an opportunity for the band to perform an all-acoustic set, providing a completely different, stripped-down experience from the hard-edged outings that most had heard of them before. Alice in Chains, almost broken by the severe drug addiction of one of their central figure Layne Staley, get back together to perform a concert for the first time in two and a half years. Tyler, Other : Audrey Morrissey, Producer: Alice In Chains, Producer: Toby Wright, Producer : Alex Coletti, Recorded By: John Harris, Recorded By: Toby Wright, Recorded By : Brian Kingman, Recorded By : John Bates, Recorded By : Rich Lamb (2), Vocals: Layne Staley, Vocals, Guitar: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Layne Staley, Written-By: Mike Inez, Written-By: Sean Kinney, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Music By : James Hetfield, Music By : Kirk Hammett, Music By : Lars Ulrich, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Layne Staley, Written-By: Sean Kinney, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Guitar : Layne Staley, Written-By: Layne Staley, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Mike Inez, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Layne Staley, Written-By: Mike Inez, Written-By: Sean Kinney, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Written-By: Sean Kinney, Bass: Scott Olson, Guitar: Mike Inez, Written-By: Jerry Cantrell, Labelcode MUVN4898034.1 (MOVLP138, MOVLP138), Phonographic Copyright (p) Sony Music Entertainment, Copyright (c) Sony Music Entertainment, Manufactured By Music On Vinyl B.V., Distributed By Music On Vinyl B.V.Review Summary: Is there a better way to complete an artist's legacy? ![]() Bass: Mike Inez, Directed By: Joe Perota, Drums: Sean Kinney, Guitar: Scott Olson, Mastered By: Stephen Marcussen, Mixed By: Toby Wright, Mixed By : John Bleich, Mixed By : John Seymour, Mixed By : Don C. ![]()
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