Who was lucky enough to be around during one of the coolest decades ever the 80s

[Jett129]

I wish I had been paying more attention to Nirvana at the time,and have come to feel that Kurt Cobains,early death is one of the biggest tragedies in the history of music. I agree a lot of really great music in the 90s that I didn’t appreciate at that time. I don’t feel that way about anyone from the 80s.

[gaseousclay]

@manufc10:

And please, before any Metallica fans start jumping down my throat….I'm not saying the black album is Metallicas best album I'm just saying you can't deny the success of that album and the impact that it had.

I like the Black album. It’s their last best album imo. But Metallica were technically birthed in the 80’s, even though the Black album came out in the 90’s.

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[gaseousclay]

@Jett129:

I wish I had been paying more attention to Nirvana at the time,and have come to feel that Kurt Cobains,early death is one of the biggest tragedies in the history of music. I agree a lot of really great music in the 90s that I didn’t appreciate at that time. I don’t feel that way about anyone from the 80s.

I thought Layne Staley’s death was more tragic because you actually saw the guy wasting away in public. You could tell he was strung out on heroin during some of AIC’s live performances, especially that MTV unplugged gig

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[manufc10]

@gaseousclay:

@manufc10:

And please, before any Metallica fans start jumping down my throat….I'm not saying the black album is Metallicas best album I'm just saying you can't deny the success of that album and the impact that it had.

I like the Black album. It’s their last best album imo. But Metallica were technically birthed in the 80’s, even though the Black album came out in the 90’s.

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I like the black album as well but.it's definitley a polarizing album among the metal community and Metallica fans.  Master of Puppets is a work of art though.

[xtcclassic]

@gaseousclay:

@Jett129:

I wish I had been paying more attention to Nirvana at the time,and have come to feel that Kurt Cobains,early death is one of the biggest tragedies in the history of music. I agree a lot of really great music in the 90s that I didn’t appreciate at that time. I don’t feel that way about anyone from the 80s.

I thought Layne Staley’s death was more tragic because you actually saw the guy wasting away in public. You could tell he was strung out on heroin during some of AIC’s live performances, especially that MTV unplugged gig

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Both were a huge loss, but I feel like of the two, Layne was the biggest loss as far as potential for a rich catalog of truly great music over the years. I’m not sure that Cobain would have had the staying power musically that Layne would have had along with the rest of AIC. It really bums me out when I think about how that band could have potentially developed over the years and what great music they would have gifted the world with.

[gaseousclay]

@xtcclassic:

@gaseousclay:

@Jett129:

I wish I had been paying more attention to Nirvana at the time,and have come to feel that Kurt Cobains,early death is one of the biggest tragedies in the history of music. I agree a lot of really great music in the 90s that I didn’t appreciate at that time. I don’t feel that way about anyone from the 80s.

I thought Layne Staley’s death was more tragic because you actually saw the guy wasting away in public. You could tell he was strung out on heroin during some of AIC’s live performances, especially that MTV unplugged gig

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Both were a huge loss, but I feel like of the two, Layne was the biggest loss as far as potential for a rich catalog of truly great music over the years. I’m not sure that Cobain would have had the staying power musically that Layne would have had along with the rest of AIC. It really bums me out when I think about how that band could have potentially developed over the years and what great music they would have gifted the world with.

AIC have done well with Duvall. I actually think he’s a great singer and his voice compliments Jerry Cantrell’s vocals. Their last 2 albums were pretty decent.

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[gaseousclay]

@manufc10:

@gaseousclay:

@manufc10:

And please, before any Metallica fans start jumping down my throat….I'm not saying the black album is Metallicas best album I'm just saying you can't deny the success of that album and the impact that it had.

I like the Black album. It’s their last best album imo. But Metallica were technically birthed in the 80’s, even though the Black album came out in the 90’s.

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I like the black album as well but.it's definitley a polarizing album among the metal community and Metallica fans.  Master of Puppets is a work of art though.

Yep. MOP is a great album [emoji106] They’ll be mining their back catalogue for years to come

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[Jett129]

I don’t know anything about Alice In Chains,anything you guys would recommend I listen to?

[gaseousclay]

@Jett129:

I don’t know anything about Alice In Chains,anything you guys would recommend I listen to?

Dirt is probably their best album imo. The EP’s are good if you’re looking for a more acoustic vibe. I quite like the album that features Duvall in his vocal debut….Black something something.

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[Jett129]

Thanks,I’ll definitely check it out.

[gaseousclay]

@Jett129:

Thanks,I’ll definitely check it out.

I would just check YouTube and look for their full albums.

Jerry Cantrell, their guitarist/vocalist also wears IH [emoji106]

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[manufc10]

@Jett129:

I don’t know anything about Alice In Chains,anything you guys would recommend I listen to?

I agree with @gaseousclay, Dirt is hands down their best album. Which relates to my point I was making regarding the 90's….so many classic albums and/or bands were created in that decade. Dirt (Alice In Chains), Core (Stone Temple.Pilots) Blood Sugar Sex Magic (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Badmotorfinger (Soundgarden), Rage Against The Machine (Rage Against The Machine), Black Album (Metallica), Vulgar Display of Power (Pantera), Ten (Pearl Jam)...the list goes on

Many.of these albums are albums where you can literally listen to them from start to finish and are easily each bands best piece of work.

[manufc10]

Nevermind (Nirvana)….Korn self titled (Korn)...although I personally like Follow The Leader and Issues a little better I think...

Amywho you get the point

[Jett129]

Really like most of what you posted…Korn,STP,Pearl Jam,Nirvana and Metallica. Saw Soundgarden and could never really get into them. Don’t know much about Pantera.Saw Chris Cornell open for Linkin Park,and when he joined LP on stage for a song he was fantastic.

[scooter]

@Jett129:

I don’t know anything about Alice In Chains,anything you guys would recommend I listen to?

Hands down, the Jar of Flies EP. While only 7 songs, and a hair over 30 minutes, I have always thought it their best work. Generally, once I've started playing it, I can't help but listen to the entirety of it. It's been referred to as an acoustic release, and while there is a bit of acoustic instrumental work, I believe that reference is very misguided. You may recognize the songs I Stay Away, No Excuses, and Don't Follow, because of fairly extensive air play. Pay particular attention to the second track, Nutshell. Since Staley's death, I have felt it was premonition of things to come.

[scooter]

@Jett129 , I will add, I am by no means forsaking AIC's other work. Facelift and Dirt are long time favorites, as well. Listening to the 3 albums I mentioned, chronologically if possible, would give a excellent impression of their work and musical progression.

[Jett129]

Listening to Dirt right now!

[scooter]

@Jett129:

Listening to Dirt right now!

[organisys]

RIP Mark Hollis. Commercially successful in the 80s, but went on to make some interesting music later….