Stone
Alice in Chains
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Song Composition"Stone" is a single by Alice in Chains from their 2013 album "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here." Despite being released later in their career, it still maintains the band's distinctive grunge sound.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, "Stone" reached number one on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. This demonstrates the band's popularity and longevity, even after changing members and evolving their sound.
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Lyrical ContentIn terms of lyrical content, "Stone" is representative of Alice in Chains' heavier, darker themes. It talks about stuff that bogs you down and things of a heavier nature, like the weight of life's burdens.
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Band MembersAt the time of recording "Stone," the band consisted of Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez, and William DuVall. DuVall took over the role of vocalist after the death of original band member Layne Staley.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Stone" was directed by Robert Schober who is professionally known as Roboshobo. Schober has directed music videos for a number of famous musicians including Green Day and Metallica.
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Song Release"Stone" was released as a single on March 25, 2013. It was the second single from "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" album.
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Critical ReceptionThis track received positive reviews from music critics. They praised the band’s return to their grunge roots, while also modernizing their sound.
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Live Performances"Stone” has been included in the band's setlists for live performances quite often after the release, showcasing the band's trust in the song's power to connect with their audience.
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SongwritingLike many other tracks by Alice in Chains, "Stone" was written by the band's guitarist/original vocalist, Jerry Cantrell. Jerry Cantrell is often credited as the main creative force behind much of the band's music, and "Stone" is just one example of that.
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InspirationWhile the song doesn't point to a specific inspiration, Alice in Chains are known for tackling heavy themes and topics. Similar to many their songs, “Stone” explores existential themes and feelings of despair and desolation.
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