Dirt cover

Dirt

Alice in Chains · 1992

57 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · grunge

A raw exploration of pain and despair, blending haunting melodies with heavy riffs and introspective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • introspective listening experience
  • cathartic exploration of despair
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • dynamic journey through pain

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, instant gratification
  • prefer standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 29, 1992, 'Dirt' was Alice in Chains' second studio album, following their successful debut 'Facelift'. At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the Seattle grunge scene, navigating the pressures of fame while addressing dark personal themes in their music.
Stylistic neighbors
Soundgarden· Stone Temple Pilots· Pearl Jam

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Them Bones 2:30
  • 2 Dam That River 3:09
  • 3 Rain When I Die 6:01
  • 4 Sickman 5:29
  • 5 Rooster 6:15
  • 6 Junkhead 5:09
  • 7 Dirt 5:16
  • 8 God Smack 3:50
  • 9 Iron Gland 0:43
  • 10 Hate to Feel 5:16
  • 11 Angry Chair 4:47
  • 12 Down in a Hole 5:38
  • 13 Would? 3:28

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