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Til Death Do Us Part: A Summary

by Tony West

Til Death Do Us Part: A Summary by Tony West

In 2012, Blacklist Union released our album Til Death Do Us Part. I dedicated the album to Mike Starr, former Alice In Chains bassist, who passed away in 2011. I’ve known Mike since I was 17, and his death broke my heart. He was a great performer and an even better person. Til Death Do Us Part was my way of paying tribute to his legacy. The album also became a reminder for me that life is fragile.

Tracks to Highlight

“Blown Away”

Having your life be controlled by drugs is an unfortunate path. I was lucky to have gotten away from them, but some of my friends weren’t so lucky. Those people are either sick, dead, in jail or at the point of no return. “Blown Away” is about being powerless while watching your friends die at the hands of drugs. I urge anyone suffering with addiction to call the SAMHSA national hotline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). If you can’t kick the habit on your own, there’s no shame in asking for help.

“Diggin’ 4 Gold”

This song is about how everyone in L.A. wants to make sure they’re getting something out of every situation they’re in. It’s always a negotiation to see how much they can get in return. There’s no altruism anymore. Todd Youth called me one day with a killer riff, and that was how the song came to be. Writing the song and creating the “Diggin’ 4 Gold” music video were both a lot of fun. “Feed the Snakes” on this album has the same vibe as “Diggin’ 4 Gold,” calling out posers and those who cling to the status quo.

“Alabama Slammer”

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