I'm old enough to have been a fan of & admired many guitarists, from Hendrix, Jimmy Page ,robert fripp, adrian belew, tony iommi,. Clapton etc...Jerry is right up there with all of them. His riffs, his tone, songwriting, his usage of everything guitar related, pedals, stretching strings, LONG LIVE JERRY CANTRELL...BTW, great album
If this world were at an even playing field, Jerry would have 100M+ subscribers. What an otherworldly talent he has. He’s never made even an average record. Everything is 🔥. Just refuses to put out anything that isn’t absolute heat
I hear it as Facing the Irony of life. *Might as well have a laugh*, reminding me to not take things so seriously. 1992, I asked for Alice Cooper and Mum came home with Alice In Chains "Facelift". The rest is history. Jerry is in my observational awareness now Belongs in the Realms of Ozzy Osbourne. *Timeless Music from late 80s, early 90s. As a rock dad going on 47, AIC, and Ozzy!!!
For my money, this is the best song Jerry has done outside of AIC, and considering how good the rest of his catalogue it speaks to how good this album is.
Cantrell is probably my biggest inspiration as a guitar player and I've followed his work since the beginning of AIC. This song right here is one of his best. Just absolute 🔥🔥🔥What a banger. This guy just doesn't slow down and keeps getting better.
LYRICS: Pretend you're not alone Head like a stone Pretend you're not alone Head like a stone Internal thunder, confusion groves Eat the fruit where passion flows In the shade Chronic soldier march in time Fill in the breach, the honor is mine Whatcha say? Over and over Batten down Ain't going slower Batten down Over and over Batten down Ain't going slower Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Always two wheels off the rails Heat distortion, figures gleam Tending a fire, intentions mean Cause they're paid Plowing over the chosen one Needle of poison, crack of a gun Put away Over and over Batten down Ain't going slower Batten down Over and over Batten down Ain't going slower Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Cut the cord and set your sail Catch a wind while it lasts Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Always two wheels off the rails You're not alone Head like a stone You're not alone Head like a stone Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Cut the cord and set your sail Catch a wind while it lasts Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Always two wheels off the rails Pretend you're not alone Head like a stone
To me this is modern Alice in Chains and it's the best compliment ever anything can have. Jerry is amazing. After all these years and still making godlike music.
Layne made it possible for Jerry to have his New Own Voice. Layne and Jerry are always channeling. Great freaking artistry Jerry. Thank heavens you stuck around. Love every song and every minute i get to listen to you. You are Rock and Roll Canteell
AiC didn’t need DuVall, but Jerry wanted him in the band to compliment their style. He’s contributed a lot to AiC over the 18 years he’s been with them 🤘🏻
Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Always two wheels off the rails Heat distortion, figures gleam Tending a fire, intentions mean cause they're paid Plowing over the chosen one Needle of poison, crack of a gun Put away Over and over, ain't going slower - batten down Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Cut the cord and set your sail Catch a wind while it lasts Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Always two wheels off the rails You're not alone Head like a stone Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Cut the cord and set your sail Catch a wind while it lasts Nothing more than heads or tails Might as well have a laugh Always two wheels off the rails Pretend you're not alone Head like a stone
So I'm not sure if it was just the "off the rails" connection, but the opening guitar immediately made me think of a slowed-down Randy Rhoads in Crazy Train (which happens to be one of my all time favorite pieces of music). This is like an homage, the more I listen to it. And brilliant in its own right.
This is one of those albums that proves Rock is not dead!
It's never been dead. The music industry killed it promoting ghetto low IQ jungle autotune 5th grader noises.
I'm old enough to have been a fan of & admired many guitarists, from Hendrix, Jimmy Page ,robert fripp, adrian belew, tony iommi,. Clapton etc...Jerry is right up there with all of them. His riffs, his tone, songwriting, his usage of everything guitar related, pedals, stretching strings, LONG LIVE JERRY CANTRELL...BTW, great album
If this world were at an even playing field, Jerry would have 100M+ subscribers. What an otherworldly talent he has. He’s never made even an average record. Everything is 🔥. Just refuses to put out anything that isn’t absolute heat
the man doesn't run out of fire
Cantrell is easily the greatest songwriter of this era.
ALL RISE. JERRY CANTRELL IS HERE EVERYONE. That riff HITS
My favorite song on the album.
Jerry wasn't kidding. Grunge is back.
This is absolutely on par with Degradation Trip in terms of songwriting, power, depth etc. JERRY CANTRELL IS IN TOP FORM.
BEST FUCKIN SONG I'VE HEARD THIS ENTIRE YEAR
Bet
I hear it as Facing the Irony of life. *Might as well have a laugh*, reminding me to not take things so seriously. 1992, I asked for Alice Cooper and Mum came home with Alice In Chains "Facelift". The rest is history. Jerry is in my observational awareness now Belongs in the Realms of Ozzy Osbourne. *Timeless Music from late 80s, early 90s. As a rock dad going on 47, AIC, and Ozzy!!!
I heard this song about ten times while driving on saturday at dawn . Laney's soul was there when recording this song. It gave me chills!
For my money, this is the best song Jerry has done outside of AIC, and considering how good the rest of his catalogue it speaks to how good this album is.
I agree with you. Dozens of listens later, and I think this is the greatest Jerry solo song, and the best song released by anybody this year.
Idk I love so many songs of DT. I do really like it though
“Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh”
Such a powerful lyric, I keep quoting it to people and they’re always blown away 💙
With or without Layne the sound never changes. Always gonna be the AIC we've come to love since 1990
I love Jerry’s voice he still has it as a badass Rock Star!! 🖤🤘🏻
This album is insane 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I agree 💯💯 this whole Album was so great
It really is, got mine signed yesterday! Got home and can’t stop playing it.
In the best way possible, too.
Sounds so Alice in Chains. ❤️🎸
Agreed, this is one of my favorite tunes from it
Badass
Rock and Roll will never die, this is outstanding
Jerry Cantrell still kicking ass love new album ❤❤❤🤘🤘
Jerry Cantrell we're not worthy!
*bows*
Cantrell is probably my biggest inspiration as a guitar player and I've followed his work since the beginning of AIC. This song right here is one of his best. Just absolute 🔥🔥🔥What a banger. This guy just doesn't slow down and keeps getting better.
Jerry's voice gets strong every year
The whole album is gold, but this is my favorite from it! 🤘🏼
We all needed this album 🤘 it is an ass kicker
Holy Shit!!! J̌erry Christmas to all!! Jerry will and can be the only to bring back REAL ROCK N ROLL!!!
Jerry is channeling Layne in this cut. Nice
It's not Jerry on the gritty vocals. Greg from Dillinger escape plan.
No
Imagine if Layne were harmonizing with Jerry here.
Hell yeah 👍
Yep, sounds like old AC
LYRICS:
Pretend you're not alone
Head like a stone
Pretend you're not alone
Head like a stone
Internal thunder, confusion groves
Eat the fruit where passion flows
In the shade
Chronic soldier march in time
Fill in the breach, the honor is mine
Whatcha say?
Over and over
Batten down
Ain't going slower
Batten down
Over and over
Batten down
Ain't going slower
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Always two wheels off the rails
Heat distortion, figures gleam
Tending a fire, intentions mean
Cause they're paid
Plowing over the chosen one
Needle of poison, crack of a gun
Put away
Over and over
Batten down
Ain't going slower
Batten down
Over and over
Batten down
Ain't going slower
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Cut the cord and set your sail
Catch a wind while it lasts
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Always two wheels off the rails
You're not alone
Head like a stone
You're not alone
Head like a stone
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Cut the cord and set your sail
Catch a wind while it lasts
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Always two wheels off the rails
Pretend you're not alone
Head like a stone
Saw him play this live for the first time at Pappy+Harriet's in CA! He was so stoked to share it with everyone
Jerry sounds like you never left Seattle. I was there in the early nineties.
Thank you for your epic work!!!
To me this is modern Alice in Chains and it's the best compliment ever anything can have. Jerry is amazing. After all these years and still making godlike music.
Dear Jerry, you carry all the Grief i can imagine
Long live Lord Jerry. FRUCK YEAH. 💥🎸✌️
This sounds like a lost AIC track somewhere around 89-99 era! Killer intro!😎🤟🤟💥💥🔥🔥
I have to see jerry one more time ! Come to Europa PLEASE 😊
I think the whole album Is a jewel
Jerry Cantrell is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
OH HELL YEAH!🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥☝🔥☝🔥👍🔥👍🔥👍
The riff is insane 👍👍👍🤘 The melody sick! The voice IT sticks! YES this is great art Mr. Cantrell
The best song on this new album 🤘
holly shit !!! kicking asses as ever, Mr. Cantrell !!
Layne made it possible for Jerry to have his New Own Voice. Layne and Jerry are always channeling. Great freaking artistry Jerry. Thank heavens you stuck around. Love every song and every minute i get to listen to you. You are Rock and Roll Canteell
Favourite track for me ! This is a classic album. Up there with the best!
Jerry sings so damn well , Ive wondered do we even need Mr.Duvall ? What a brilliant song woah !
AiC didn’t need DuVall, but Jerry wanted him in the band to compliment their style. He’s contributed a lot to AiC over the 18 years he’s been with them 🤘🏻
Not AIC without two harmonizing voices
@@TheJewHunter1488 Based name
@robertboucherjr.7296 thanks
Grunge Is glorious
Puts out 2 songs a day, what an animal 💣💣💣
Jerry rocked this album! A work worthy of an excellent musician ❤️🩸🤘🏼🎸
This is the song. This is Jerry's magnum opus. I'm an obsessed fan so I don't say that lightly. But this song is truly a masterpiece.
This whole album has subliminal messages all through it. JC4LIFE🤘
I’d agree.
Best álbun 2024
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Always two wheels off the rails
Heat distortion, figures gleam
Tending a fire, intentions mean cause they're paid
Plowing over the chosen one
Needle of poison, crack of a gun
Put away
Over and over, ain't going slower - batten down
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Cut the cord and set your sail
Catch a wind while it lasts
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Always two wheels off the rails
You're not alone
Head like a stone
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Cut the cord and set your sail
Catch a wind while it lasts
Nothing more than heads or tails
Might as well have a laugh
Always two wheels off the rails
Pretend you're not alone
Head like a stone
One of the last Seattle knights
Now this is worth another listen!
Jerry, you have figured out how to be forever cool! Top rock songwriting... come to Greece!
I love you Mr. Cantrell
Long live Jerry.
I got chills hearing this one for the first time.
Congratulacion , from Brazil !!!
A song about the world today 🌎🌏🌍🌒🌒🌒🌒🕦🕚🌑🌑
OMFG I JUST DISCOVERED THAT JERRY RELEASED NEW ALBUM!!! ITS FKNG AMAZING, STILL ROCKING, STILL BANGING, JERRY IS BRILLIANT
Yes Jerry
The song begin as a Paradise Lost one..
Riff god returns!
Always two wheels off the rails 🤘🏻🤘🏻.... This álbum is amazing !!!!
Haha! (I don't think having two wheels off is always a good thing tho ;) 🤘🖖
epic song 🎵
🙏🎸pure gold !
The talent!
Love this one 🎸🥁
🤘🔥JC4LIFE🔥🤘
Wasted Years !!!! New era
Thank you Jerry, just get better with time…never stop writing and sharing your music . You are the GOAT in my book.
He is a living God like Claypool , Maynard and Danzig.
Legend
Cool 👍 for you Mr. Cantrell
King of Grunge
Omg so much respect i love the song ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏 Jerry Cantrell
best intro ever
Another absolute banger🤘🔥
This is awesome, I’ve had it on repeat
BIG TIME!
Love the progression.....
Kick Ass as usual Jerry……
Thank you for play this song live in Argentina. You're the GOAT
HELL yeah 👍
So I'm not sure if it was just the "off the rails" connection, but the opening guitar immediately made me think of a slowed-down Randy Rhoads in Crazy Train (which happens to be one of my all time favorite pieces of music). This is like an homage, the more I listen to it. And brilliant in its own right.
To me it reminds 'heaven's a lie' by lacuna coil.
Total AIC sound 💛🌞
sick
Álbum saindo do forno...tem que ouvir algumas vezes ainda pra poder avaliar com critério. Por enquanto digo Muito obrigado, Jerry!
You know better than anyone that AIC vibe, Jerry. Amazing job.
Cantrell never misses!! 🔥🔥🔥
Wow, nice Jerry!
MUCH LOVE 😊❤
A vuelto la escencia de Alice in chains...eres un grande!!!!...salvajemente hermoso ...
This song is fucking stellar!!!
Great album I miss this sound🤘🔥
Proof that Jerry Cantrell is also into Death Angel's "The Ultra-Violence" 😉😉
Why? Did he say that?
Damn good song! So glad Jerry is still making music. 🔥🤘🔥
✨🎶👻🎶✨
Solid work J! Going back to the beginning all the way to today, solid bro. See you in Seattle 🤘🌞😘🇺🇸
My guy!!
💘LOVE💘
Really hope you tour this album man it's class 😎
this animal put 2 songs today, keep going my friend!👏❤️
This is killer!