159. Alice in Chains' Self-Titled Album (1995): Side A
"I was disappointed with it as well, but...." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming The Musical Fat', host Stephen and his friend and guest Bryan Borthwick delve into Alice in Chains' self-titled third album, to create the under 50-minute, single vinyl TTMF Supercut of it. They discuss the band's history, the emotional depth of the album's lyrics, and their personal reactions to the music. The conversation includes a detailed analysis of the album's artwork, the process of curating a supercut of the album, and a deep dive into key tracks, exploring lyrical themes and interpretations. The guys also reflect on their past perceptions of the album and rate it out of five, setting the stage for future discussions, and the selection of Side B. Chapters 00:00 Jerry Cantrell Interview (1995) 00:42 Introduction to Alice in Chains' Self-Titled Album 02:02 Tale of the Tape: Alice in Chains (1995) 03:55 Exploring the Band's History and Impact 07:21 Initial Reactions to the Album 09:04 Album Artwork and Its Significance 14:48 Curating the Supercut: Side One Selection 16:02 Deep Dive into 'Grind' and Its Significance 18:55 Analysing 'Brush Away' and Its Themes 22:06 Discussion on 'Sludge Factory' and Its Length 26:08 The Uplifting Sound of 'Heaven Beside You' 28:38 Final Thoughts on 'Head Creeps' and Album Ratings Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica #AliceinChains #selftitledalbum #musicreview #grunge #LanyeStaley #albumanalysis #tracklistcuration #musicpodcast #JerryCantrell #ninetiesmusic