10 Best William DuVall Era Alice In Chains Songs
2. Your Decision
Your Decision is one of the most heartfelt pieces from the bands entire discography. The lyrics deal with the choices we make and the consequences of them. While it has never been confirmed, there is a contingent of fans who feel as though it addresses Layne Staley's drug addiction which he could never kick.
The song resembles their earlier classic Down In A Hole with it's acoustic guitar base and intertwining electric guitar sections. The guitar solo is one of the most elegant and emotionally-cutting that Jerry Cantrell has ever committed to record. Your Decision is another Cantrell-led song that undoubtedly has contributed to the bands healing after the loss of their loved one, Layne Staley. During live performances in particular DuVall harmonises beautifully with Jerry lending some higher register vocals, serving to heighten the emotional nature of the song.
If Check My Brain marked the group's victorious return to heavy music, Your Decision does the same for their tender side.