"I was disappointed with it as well, but...."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming The Musical Fat', host Stephen and his friend and guest Bryan Borthwick delve into Alice in Chains' self-titled third album, to create the under 50-minute, single vinyl TTMF Supercut of it.

They discuss the band's history, the emotional depth of the album's lyrics, and their personal reactions to the music. The conversation includes a detailed analysis of the album's artwork, the process of curating a supercut of the album, and a deep dive into key tracks, exploring lyrical themes and interpretations. The guys also reflect on their past perceptions of the album and rate it out of five, setting the stage for future discussions, and the selection of Side B.

Chapters

00:00 Jerry Cantrell Interview (1995)

00:42 Introduction to Alice in Chains' Self-Titled Album

02:02 Tale of the Tape: Alice in Chains (1995)

03:55 Exploring the Band's History and Impact

07:21 Initial Reactions to the Album

09:04 Album Artwork and Its Significance

14:48 Curating the Supercut: Side One Selection

16:02 Deep Dive into 'Grind' and Its Significance

18:55 Analysing 'Brush Away' and Its Themes

22:06 Discussion on 'Sludge Factory' and Its Length

26:08 The Uplifting Sound of 'Heaven Beside You'

28:38 Final Thoughts on 'Head Creeps' and Album Ratings

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