The One You Know
Alice in Chains
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Band Formation"The One You Know" is a song by the American rock band Alice in Chains. The band was formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne Staley. Starr was replaced by Mike Inez in 1993.
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Album InformationThe song "The One You Know" was the first single from their album "Rainer Fog," released in 2018. This album was the band's first record in five years since their previous album, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" in 2013.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "The One You Know" was directed by Adam Mason. Mason also directed the rest of the videos related to the "Rainer Fog" album.
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Staley's InfluenceDespite the death of original vocalist Layne Staley in 2002, his influence could still be felt in "The One You Know." Many fans and critics noted that the song carried the older Alice In Chains' signature sound.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "The One You Know" deal with existential themes, a common feature of Alice In Chains' music. According to Jerry Cantrell, the song describes the confusion and habit of repeating the same mistakes in life.
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Chart Performance"The One You Know" achieved commercial success by reaching number 9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
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Album Reception"Rainer Fog," the album in which "The One You Know" is featured, received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2019.
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Unique Video ConceptThe music video of "The One You Know" is distinctive. It features the band performing intercut with bizarre and surreal scenes, contributing to the dark and cryptic vibe of the song.
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Album Theme"The One You Know" and the entire "Rainer Fog" album was heavily influenced by the band's return to their Seattle roots – in terms of both location and sound.
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Song Release"The One You Know" was released on May 4, 2018, and it was Alice In Chains' first new release in over five years.
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