Anger Rising
| "Anger Rising" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Jerry Cantrell | |
| from the album Degradation Trip | |
| Released | April 2002[1] [2] [3] |
| Recorded | 2000[4] [5] [6] |
| Studio | A&M Studios in Hollywood, CA; Master Control in Burbank, CA; Music Grinder Studios in West Hollywood, CA [1] [7] |
| Genre | Grunge, alternative metal |
| Length | 6:14 |
| Label | Roadrunner |
| Songwriter(s) | Jerry Cantrell |
| Producer(s) | Jerry Cantrell, Jeff Tomei |
| Jerry Cantrell singles chronology | |
"Anger Rising" is a song by American rock musician Jerry Cantrell. It was the lead single from his 2002 solo album, Degradation Trip .[3] Cantrell's fourth single overall, the track made its radio debut in early April 2002.[1] [2] The single spent 18 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart[8] and peaked at No. 10.[8]
"Anger Rising" begins with a choir-like, non-lexical vocal harmony over acoustic guitar. This leads into heavy guitars with a steady beat and an aggressive, snarling chorus. Described by MTV's Joe D'Angelo as "a dysfunctional family portrait with a violent hue that revisits themes found in the Alice in Chains hit "Rooster",[9] the song deals with domestic abuse and evokes imagery of life in a decrepit trailer park.[1]
Chris DeGarmo, formerly of Queensrÿche, makes a guest appearance playing slide guitar on "Anger Rising". DeGarmo had previously performed on tour with Cantrell in promotion of his 1998 album, Boggy Depot . He also recorded music with Mike Inez and Sean Kinney, bandmates of Cantrell, in Spys4Darwin.
Release
[edit ]"Anger Rising" made its radio debut in early April 2002,[2] [3] [10] spent 18 weeks on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and peaked at No. 10 on June 29, 2002.[8]
The single was made available for free download via Roadrunner Records' official website on May 6, 2002.[11]
Music video
[edit ]A music video directed by Paul R. Brown was made to accompany the single. It found considerable circulation on MTV2 and Much Music,[12] and can be viewed on Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 .
Chart positions
[edit ]| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard )[13] | 10 |
Track listing
[edit ]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anger Rising (Radio Edit)" | 5:21 |
| 2. | "Anger Rising (Album Version)" | 6:14 |
| 3. | "Anger Rising (Alternate Radio Edit)" | 4:43 |
Personnel
[edit ]- Jerry Cantrell – vocals, lead guitar
- Chris DeGarmo – slide guitar
- Robert Trujillo – bass guitar
- Mike Bordin – drums
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d Jon Wiederhorn (March 19, 2002). "Jerry Cantrell Conjures Ghost Of Alice In Chains On New LP". MTV. Archived from the original on August 1, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Active Rock Top 50" (PDF). Radio & Records. April 12, 2002. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Return Of the King" (PDF). Radio & Records. April 19, 2002. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ "Alice Chains' Jerry Cantrell at The Million Band March (2000)". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "ALICE IN CHAINS' Jerry Cantrell To Sign With Roadrunner Records!". Blabbermouth. December 10, 2001. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ Degradation Trip
- ^ "Degradation Trip – Jerry Cantrell". AllMusic. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Jerry Cantrell Anger Rising Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ D'Angelo, Joe Jerry Cantrell Missing Lost Friend, Moving On With Trip MTV.com (July 2, 2002). Retrieved on 9-17-11.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Songs - The Week of April 27, 2002". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ "JERRY CANTRELL Single Available For Download". Blabbermouth. May 6, 2002. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ Hart, Gerry (December 16, 2002). "Retail". Google Books. CMJ New Music Report. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Jerry Cantrell Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
External links
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