Back in the day, grunge was the shiznit. Ah, to think of those times again. When it was acceptable to look like a bum. When plaid flannel was de rigour. Good times. Good times, indeed. Actually, good grunge and much about that scene is still the shiznit.
Most probably think of Nirvana and Pearl Jam when they harken back to those days of yore. For me, though, among the flood of great, good, and downright upsetting groups coming out of Seattle between 1990-1994, Alice In Chains really stands out. Dark and introspective lyrics over heavy metal-esque instrumentals. They really left an impression on that time in my life.
And, when I think about Alice In Chains I always think of “Rooster”, off the 1992 release Dirt. It might not be their best song or even my favorite (that’d be “Man In The Box”). But, the track got significant videoplay and I watched MTV a lot back then (before MTV become less Music Television and more Moron Television). The rooster pecked and crowed its way permanently into the recesses of my brain, where it still lurks today.
Alice in Chains – Rooster
If you’re just a casual fan and don’t already know, check out the Wikipedia write-up about the song’s background and meaning.
Interested in what Alice In Chains is up to now? Visit the official Alice In Chains site.
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