10 rock songs that turn 25 years old in 2019
8. No Excuses - Alice in Chains
This is without question my favorite Alice in Chains song.
Out of all the popular AIC songs, this is probably the one that's the least rock 'n' roll of the catalog. It's still a rock song but has soft edges to it.
No Excuses is the first AIC song to hit #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks. The song did well both with critics and fans. Nobody really had a bad thing to say about it, and neither do I.
Lyrically, the song is about friendship. The ups, downs and everything in between. This is a song a ton of people can relate to. If you've ever cared about a friend deeply, you will know what this song is talking about.
Sonically, No Excuses is really heavy on vocal harmonies. Almost too much. Almost. But it holds it together and works great for what it is.
Published 2019 Mar 4
