Though most of the albums can be found on vinyl, be aware that some of them are pretty pricey! Why Did Alice In Chains Break Up? In an interview with Video Metal Sheet in 1991, Jerry Cantrell said that the original idea for the album cover was "an embryonic-type thing" representing the birth of the band. But it ended up taking more of a scary overtone and fitting quite well with the music. [21] Jar of Flies is one of the most popular vinyls you can find from Alice In Chains. In terms of popularity it’s by far one of the most popular EPs ever released. Although EPs like the Jay-z- Linkin Park collision course have repeated the feat, Jar of Flies was the first EP to ever debut at the top of the billboard.

All music written by Jerry Cantrell, except "It Ain't Like That", written by Cantrell, Mike Starr and Sean Kinney, and "Confusion", written by Cantrell and Starr. Killing Yourself", recorded during the Facelift sessions, was featured as the B-side to the 1990 "We Die Young" vinyl single. It has never been issued on CD. de Sola, David (August 4, 2015). Alice in Chains: The Untold Story. Thomas Dunne Books. p.118. ISBN 978-1250048073. This record features songs that show each member’s individual talent, including Layne Staley’s vocal range, which made him one of the most iconic singers of all time. Top Album – Classifica settimanale WK 3 (dal 15.01.2021 al 21.01.2021)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved January 22, 2021.

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a b "Advertisements" (PDF). Billboard. 1990-08-18. p.1 . Retrieved 2023-11-08– via World Radio History. For people who collect vinyl based on the cover art that you’re going to display, the Jar of Flies album definitely is right up your alley. The album cover depicts an adolescent boy staring into a revolting jar of flies. The album was released in 1992—a time when grunge was still going strong but had already started to shift from its early days of pure aggression towards something more melodic and less abrasive. As good as listening to any band can sound on vinyl, live performances are special. While studio recordings give you the clearest form of any song, a live performance allows you to feel it, putting you in the pit as you listen to the music and energy from the stage.

Matrix / Runout (Side D, variant 3 - etched, 'MPO® 20 179366' stamped): 20-0479 / 19439783861-D CB MPO® 20 179366 Cantrell also credited "I Can't Remember" for helping the band find its sound. [14] "It Ain't Like That" came out of a riff that Cantrell cited as a mistake, however he called it "a cool mistake." [14] Management [Worldwide Representation] – Susan Silver Management, Velvet Hammer Music And Management Group

The band Alice in Chains broke up temporarily after the untimely death of their lead singer, Layne Staley from a drug overdose. They took a bit of time off and then reconnected with a new front runner to produce some more music and tour. Facelift" was released on August 21, 1990 and peaked at No. 42 on the Billboard 200 chart. According to Wikipedia, it was the first album from the grunge movement to reach the top 50 in America on the Billboard 200, and the first to be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 11, 1991, followed by NIRVANA's "Nevermind" on November 27, 1991.

Offiziellecharts.de – Alice In Chains – Facelift" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved July 25, 2021. a b c "Recording Industry Association of America". RIAA. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016 . Retrieved December 6, 2017. de Sola, David (August 4, 2015). Alice in Chains: The Untold Story. Thomas Dunne Books. p.126. ISBN 978-1250048073.

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There are also moments where everything slows down into calmer territory; these usually come after intense verses or choruses full of shouting lyrics about death or addiction—which makes sense given the context behind them being written during Layne Staley’s struggle with drug addiction. Discography – Dirt". Aliceinchains.com. Archived from the original on 2006-07-03 . Retrieved 2008-02-09. de Sola, David (August 4, 2015). Alice in Chains: The Untold Story. Thomas Dunne Books. pp.115–116. ISBN 978-1250048073. Great box set here with a few minor quibbles: The clear plastic on the cover is quite flimsy. It's super thin, so you'll want to handle the box top (lid) with care. Speaking of, would it have killed them to make the lid cover the entire box? As is, it just seems awkward that the box rests on it when it's on it's side, but on the plus side, the lid is easier to get off otherwise. Also, the prints of the guys are on some of the cheapest paper ever. For the price, I would have expected they would've been printed on something more high quality. These look like someone ran them off their office printer. Cheap cheap cheap. And finally, the colored overlays are cool I guess, but after seeing them, they serve no purpose whatsoever. They could've cut the price (or printed the band member photos on better paper!) by just having one transparency instead or some other design. Annnnd...finally...would it have killed them to actually print the lyrics in some font in addition to the artsy-fartsy one that's actually readable in the book? The book is great and all, but it's content is spread out so much that it's like they were desperately trying to pad it out to make a decent sized book.

The album opens up with “Rotten Apple” and flows into “Nutshell,” which really sets the tone for what’s to come: slow but powerful guitar riffs driven by Jerry Cantrell’s deep voice and some catchy drum beats by Sean Kinney bring together some pretty heavy moments throughout this song (and others). Alice in Chains Guitarist Discusses 1990 Clash of the Titans tour, Touring With Ozzy". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-10-07. Archived from the original on 2009-01-08 . Retrieved 2008-02-09.

Vinili – Classifica settimanale WK 3 (dal 15.01.2021 al 21.01.2021)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved January 22, 2021. Facelift was released on August 28, 1990, peaking at number 42 in the summer of 1991 on the Billboard 200 chart. [27] It was the first album from the grunge movement to reach the top 50 in America on the Billboard 200, and the first to be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 11, 1991, [6] [7] followed by Nirvana's Nevermind on November 27, 1991. [28] The cover is attractive, if not a little gory. It’s colorful and a little jarring but iconic in its own right. It also includes gems like “Love, Hate, Love” and “We Die Young.”. Ozzy Osbourne's 10 Favorite Metal Albums". Rolling Stone. 26 June 2017. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017 . Retrieved 27 June 2017. Discussing " Bleed the Freak", Cantrell stated that the lyrics represent "us against the world, those people who put you down." [14]