Little bit of Grunge and Hair Metal do mix well

             In the past week, Alice in chains and Bon Jovi, two of my favorite artists, have just released new singles to promote their upcoming albums. Even though these two bands are very different their music is very influential to numerous people. The song “Hollow” by Alice in chains reminds me of past Alice in Chains songs like Rooster and Angry chair with its melodic singing and song structure. But it still retains its own uniqueness that each song that Alice in chains makes is really in its own way special. The new lead singer William DuVall has filled the gap left by the passing of former lead singer Layne Staley, and is a great addition to a very influential band. Alice in Chains is one of the few remaining and active grunge bands that have not changed since the late Kurt Cobain claimed grunge is dead.

            Bon Jovi’s new Single “Because We Can” has in my opinion given new meaning to Jersey Strong. Its message to me reflects the damage done by Hurricane Sandy which affected countless people across the Eastern Seaboard and displacing entire families from their homes. The song is going the same direction that Bon Jovi has been heading with the release of songs from the circle like “We Weren’t Born to Follow.” I feel as the song is very gospel like with its message of Standing Strong and helping others, this is song that everyone can associate with when comes to helping others. To me Bon Jovi has done it again with another great sounding song and I hope he has more coming in the near future.