Hollow
Alice in Chains
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Band History"Alice in Chains" is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band was part of the grunge movement of the early 1990s, alongside bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
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MembersAlice in Chains includes members Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, Mike Inez, and William DuVall. William DuVall joined the band after the death of the original lead vocalist, Layne Staley.
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Album"Hollow" is a song from Alice in Chains' fifth studio album, "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here", which was released in 2013.
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Release DateThe song was released as a digital single on January 8, 2013.
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Chart Performance"Hollow" peaked at number 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics focus on feelings of emptiness and disillusionment, a common theme in Alice in Chains' œuvre due to the experiences of the band members, especially Layne Staley who battled addiction issues.
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Fan ParticipationThe lyrics video for "Hollow" was created using fan-submitted Instagram photos. The band launched a lyric teaser campaign in December 2012, posting cryptic messages to their Instagram profile that fans later realized were lyrics to "Hollow".
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Official VideoThe official music video for "Hollow" was debuted on Vevo on February 14, 2013. The video's storyline shows a lonely astronaut going mad due to isolation, reflecting the song's theme of emptiness.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally gave positive reviews for this song, praising its classic Alice in Chains' sound and the vocal performances of cantrell and DuVall.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Hollow" live for the first time during their 2013 concert tour, earning acclaim for their energy and emotional delivery.
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SongwritingLike most of Alice in Chains' songs, "Hollow" was written by guitarist Jerry Cantrell. His songs often examine themes of alienation, dependency, and the struggle for understanding.
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Music Style"Hollow" has been described as a grunge song, blending sludgy, down-tuned guitars with haunting vocal melodies, and features the band's signature harmonized vocals.
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