Your Decision
Alice in Chains
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Song Evolution"Your Decision" is a soft-rock song by Alice in Chains from their fourth studio album, "Black Gives Way to Blue." It showcases the band's evolution in music style, combining their iconic grunge sound with layers of acoustic and harmonic content.
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ReleaseThe song didn't have an immediate release. It was first released via rock radio on November 16, 2009, more than two months after the release of the album.
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Chart Success"Your Decision" went on to achieve considerable success. It landed at the number one spot on Billboard's Rock Songs chart and at the fourth place on the Billboard's Alternative Songs chart.
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Band Members"Your Decision" features the work of Jerry Cantrell, William DuVall, Mike Inez, and Sean Kinney. This was one of the first tracks Alice in Chains recorded after regrouping and with William DuVall as their lead singer, following the death of their original lead singer Layne Staley.
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LyricsCantrell, the main songwriter, explained that the song's lyrics send the message of personal choices being the key determining factor for the path we take in life. Therefore, everyone should be accountable for their choices.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Your Decision" was released on December 1, 2009. Directed by Stephen Schuster, it was inspired by Stanley Kubrick's film "Eyes Wide Shut" and has quite a mature and controversial theme.
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Acoustic Performances"Your Decision" also became a fan favorite during Alice in Chains' acoustic performances. These performances display an entirely different layer of the band's musical craftsmanship.
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Unique StyleThe song stands out due to its gentle guitar strumming and haunting harmonies, separating it from the band's harder, grungier sound but retaining its emotional depth.
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Grammy NominationThe song "Your Decision" secured Alice in Chains a nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single release of "Your Decision" prominently features the heart and the banner from the album's cover.
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