BLACK GIVES WAY TO B 06/11/2013 The raw soul passion in

The raw soul passion in "Trying So Hard Not to Know" evokes the historic Stax ethos perfectly

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Wayne Jackson (trumpet)

marking the change in Ray Davies' songwriting style toward more theatrical

vocalist Maysa Leak

BLACK GIVES WAY TO B 06/11/2013 The raw soul passion inWhen Layne Staley died from a drug overdose in 2002, it had already been several years since most Alice in Chains fans stopped hoping for a new album. The singer had become a recluse since the late '90s, and there was little indication that AIC would ever again produce much in the way of new music. As a result, when the remaining members reunited to release BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE in 2009, expectations were low. To the delight of all however, the