“I’m Alright” is a hard-rock track by the American band Ugly Kid Joe, released as a single from their 2012 EP, Stairway to Hell. The EP marked the band’s first studio recording since their 1996 album Motel California and their first EP since 1991’s As Ugly as They Wanna Be, making it a notable return after a long hiatus. The official music video for “I’m Alright” premiered on November 12, 2012, several months after the EP’s release. Directed by Chris Berkenkamp and produced by DionysusCo. Entertainment, the video became one of the key visual statements supporting the band’s reunion era.
Both the song and its video showcase Ugly Kid Joe’s trademark mix of gritty guitar riffs, melodic hooks, and irreverent attitude, elements that defined their early 1990s success and were revisited with fresh energy on Stairway to Hell. The video leans into the band’s rock-and-roll identity, featuring performance-driven visuals, raw stage presence, and references to both classic and modern rock styles. Notably, the band launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the video’s production, inviting fans to contribute to equipment rental, crew costs, and post-production, highlighting their independent and fan-supported approach following their re-formation.
The EP’s title, Stairway to Hell, is a playful mash-up of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven and AC/DC’s Highway to Hell, and the cover art incorporates both bands’ iconic typefaces, reinforcing Ugly Kid Joe’s blend of homage and rock humor. In 2013, the EP was reissued with three acoustic bonus tracks and additional video content. This enhanced edition included the “I’m Alright” video on DVD, along with other visual material that offered fans a deeper look into the band’s creative revival.
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