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“Angry Chair”, by grunge band Alice in Chains, was the fourth single from their 1992 album Dirt. It is the twelfth or eleventh song on the album, depending on the edition. The song was one of the few written entirely by lead singer Layne Staley for the band.
An acoustic version of “Angry Chair” was later performed for the MTV show MTV Unplugged. (Though omitted from the aired performance, the song was included in the Unplugged CD and DVD release, and on the Greatest Hits disc and ‘Music Bank box set.
Jerry Cantrell on the song, from the liner notes of 1999’s Music Bank box set collection:
“Such a brilliant song. I’m very proud of Layne for writing it. When I’ve stepped up vocally in the past he’s been so supportive, and here was a fine example of him stepping up with the guitar and writing a masterpiece.”
Although Dirt marked the introduction of Staley’s guitar playing contributions to the group, he rarely played in concert, focusing instead on his vocals and showmanship. This is one of the few songs he regularly played guitar on during live performances.
The ending to the song was often used as a lead in to another famous Alice in Chains song “Man in the Box” in concert.
The current members of AIC performed an acoustic version of “Angry Chair” with Stone Temple Pilots/ex-Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland in concert on September 30, 2007 in Austin, TX.
An acoustic version of “Angry Chair” was later performed for the MTV show MTV Unplugged. (Though omitted from the aired performance, the song was included in the Unplugged CD and DVD release, and on the Greatest Hits disc and ‘Music Bank box set.
Jerry Cantrell on the song, from the liner notes of 1999’s Music Bank box set collection:
“Such a brilliant song. I’m very proud of Layne for writing it. When I’ve stepped up vocally in the past he’s been so supportive, and here was a fine example of him stepping up with the guitar and writing a masterpiece.”
Although Dirt marked the introduction of Staley’s guitar playing contributions to the group, he rarely played in concert, focusing instead on his vocals and showmanship. This is one of the few songs he regularly played guitar on during live performances.
The ending to the song was often used as a lead in to another famous Alice in Chains song “Man in the Box” in concert.
The current members of AIC performed an acoustic version of “Angry Chair” with Stone Temple Pilots/ex-Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland in concert on September 30, 2007 in Austin, TX.
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angry chair performed on their Unplugged show at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music's Majestic Theater. May 28,1996.
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akamadcow wrote:
Good Shit!!! Never gets old.
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ChainedPrincess wrote:
layne i miss your voice so much...
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JuithBer wrote:
ufffff...la mejor banda sobre la faz de la tierra
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Lizardking82 wrote:
desert rock!
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hannahmcxo wrote:
one of their best <3 RIP, layne..
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tarfray wrote:
This is what great songwriting is all about. Amazing.
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krixhjalters wrote:
New album is beyond GREAT. Believe me.
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puddindeth wrote:
My favorite Alice in Chains song
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Kimberly-Jade wrote:
saw my reflection and cried...so little hope that I died
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trent107 wrote:
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa such a great song. Hated it 15 years ago when my sister used to listen to listen to this a lot - love it now.
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strungouttobee wrote:
Hall of FAME
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Arteic wrote:
I love the dark intro..just brilliant
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yourhero34 wrote:
I fucking love this song, one of my favorites from them. Love the lyrics too.
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TAG1995 wrote:
AWESOME
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Lala3488 wrote:
lovee it
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scootersride57 wrote:
plain and simple they rock
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jbuzzardt wrote:
layne stayley is so missed.
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Loneliness is not a phase, field of pain is where I graze...
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zwarby wrote:
this band has so many different sounds, hell even there new stuff is bad ass.
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Looove that chorus.
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