No Excuses (4:14)
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“No Excuses” is the lead single off American grunge band Alice in Chains’s second EP, Jar of Flies (1994).
The song’s sound (and that of the entire EP) is a departure from some of the band’s better-known, heavier work. Jerry Cantrell’s subtle guitar riffs built around suspended chords (as well as Sean Kinney’s soft, syncopated drumming) help lend an unusually airy feel to the song.
It was written by Jerry Cantrell about his unstable relationship with band vocalist Layne Staley.
“No Excuses” found moderate airplay on alternative rock radio and is considered a grunge staple. Although Alice in Chains fared well on mainstream rock radio, “No Excuses” is the only Alice in Chains top 50 song and their only song to hit number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
The song is featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Metallica.
The music video for “No Excuses” was released in 1994 and was directed by Matt Mahurin, who had previously directed the “Angry Chair” music video for the band. The video features actor Max Perlich.
The song’s sound (and that of the entire EP) is a departure from some of the band’s better-known, heavier work. Jerry Cantrell’s subtle guitar riffs built around suspended chords (as well as Sean Kinney’s soft, syncopated drumming) help lend an unusually airy feel to the song.
It was written by Jerry Cantrell about his unstable relationship with band vocalist Layne Staley.
“No Excuses” found moderate airplay on alternative rock radio and is considered a grunge staple. Although Alice in Chains fared well on mainstream rock radio, “No Excuses” is the only Alice in Chains top 50 song and their only song to hit number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
The song is featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Metallica.
The music video for “No Excuses” was released in 1994 and was directed by Matt Mahurin, who had previously directed the “Angry Chair” music video for the band. The video features actor Max Perlich.
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Alphafedora wrote:
OK, babeblueeyes, go be naughty somewhere else. Great song btw.
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PhatBasta wrote:
It's ok,had a bad day....great song
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Mattchew1975 wrote:
You think it's funny... You know the rest
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chrom- wrote:
i like this version, pretty cool!
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DJPlanetSynth wrote:
One of the best songs ever.
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DEK78 wrote:
Jar of Flies that is.
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DEK78 wrote:
Best album they did especially with SAP.
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filipaparas wrote:
the new album is great
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octbaby25 wrote:
"you my friend, i will defend, and if we change, well i love you anyway" ...the best and most meaning part of the entire song!
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seandoc420 wrote:
definately one of the best, by far!!!!!!!!!!
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sukkuvus wrote:
yeah dude, all times favorite for sure
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thaCobo wrote:
great one for sure
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
Might be my favorite from their Unplugged performance.
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Dudemaister09 wrote:
love this song.. the dvd rules!
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sdlierle wrote:
Jerry Cantrell,the guitarist, lives in Oklahoma!!!!!!!! Okies Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Beaker80 wrote:
Hey last.fm this is version is on the Unplugged ablum!
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grossy2 wrote:
All?
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stillkillen2222 wrote:
It's so great you all got back together. Rock on....
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KatFact01 wrote:
rocks all day!!!!! luv you guys!!
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boikot wrote:
a fucking masterpiece
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