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"The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" is the fifth studio album by American rock band Alice in Chains, released in 2013 and produced by Nick Raskulinecz. It is the band's second album featuring vocalist and guitarist William DuVall alongside original members Jerry Cantrell, Sean Kinney, and Mike Inez. The record is characterized by its dense, down-tuned guitar riffs and dark lyrical themes that explore topics such as religious hypocrisy and human flaws. The album achieved commercial success, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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What does the title The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here mean?
The title refers to a creationist idea that the Devil placed dinosaur fossils in the ground to mislead people about Earth's history. Alice in Chains uses that provocative phrase as a way to question religious certainty and competing explanations of the past.
Which Alice in Chains songs are on The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here?
The album includes the singles "Hollow," "Stone," and "Voices." It has 12 tracks and combines dense guitar harmonies with the band's characteristic dark, heavy vocal arrangements.
Who sings on The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here?
William DuVall shares lead-vocal duties with Jerry Cantrell, while Sean Kinney plays drums and Mike Inez plays bass. It was the band's second studio album with DuVall after 2009's Black Gives Way to Blue.
When was The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here released?
The album was released in 2013, with its United States release arriving on May 28. Nick Raskulinecz produced the record, as he had produced Black Gives Way to Blue.
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