Check My Brain
Alice in Chains
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So I found myself in the sun, oh yeah A hell of a place to end a run, oh yeah California, I'm fine Somebody check my brain California's all right Somebody check my brain Check my brain I walk these streets, I creep and I fall, oh yeah When she sang I answered the call, oh yeah California, I'm fine somebody check my brain California's all right somebody check my brain Ah tears have filled my bones Ah years expended gone Guitar I hung my guns and put em away, oh yeah The trick of the trade, and by the way, oh yeah California, I'm fine somebody check my brain California's all right somebody check my brain Ah tears have filled my bones Ah years expended gone Ah tears have filled my bones Ah years expended gone Check my brain, check my brain
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13 facts about this song
Band Composition"Check my Brain" is a song by iconic American rock band Alice in Chains.
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Release InformationThis song was released on August 17, 2009, as the lead single from their album “Black Gives Way to Blue.”
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Chart Performance"Check My Brain" became the first Alice in Chains’ song to peak at number one on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks and hold the position for 10 consecutive weeks.
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Song CreationThe song was written by the band's guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell.
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Relocation Influence"Check My Brain" was inspired by Jerry Cantrell's move from Seattle to Los Angeles and the drastic contrast between the two cities.
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Award NominationIt was nominated for "Best Hard Rock Performance" at the 52nd Grammy Awards.
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Gold CertificationThe song was certified Gold by the RIAA, marking it as one of the band's most successful songs.
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Distinctive SoundThe usage of a talk box in the song’s intro makes it stand out in the band’s catalog.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Alexandre Courtes, who also directed music videos for bands like The White Stripes and U2.
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Popular AppealThe song enjoyed critical acclaim and was hailed as a return to form for the band, who had recently reformed after a long hiatus following the death of their original lead singer, Layne Staley.
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Compositions & Lyrics"Check My Brain" is known for its heavyweight riff and brutally honest lyrics, typical exemplars of Alice in Chains’ grunge influence.
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First RecordingThis is the first studio recording of the band with William DuVall officially as the vocalist, who replaced Layne Staley after his death.
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Live Performances"Check My Brain" has become a staple of Alice in Chains' live sets. The band debuted it live on their 2009 North American tour.
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