Facelift
Alice in Chains · 1990
54 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · grunge
Raw, heavy riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, delivering a dark exploration of pain and disillusionment.
Why this album works
'Facelift' is significant for its commercial success, notably reaching No. 42 on the Billboard 200 chart, which helped solidify the grunge movement's mainstream presence. The single 'Man in the Box' became a defining track of the era, receiving heavy rotation on radio and MTV, and it has since been regarded as one of the band's most iconic songs.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experience
- Context
- Released on August 21, 1990, 'Facelift' was Alice in Chains' debut album, marking their entry into the burgeoning Seattle grunge scene. At this point, the band was relatively unknown but quickly gained attention for their unique sound that blended metal and rock elements. The album established them as key players in the alternative music landscape during the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Beck· Green Day· Moby· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
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Tracklist
New here? Start with "We Die Young".
- 1 We Die Young Start here 2:32
- 2 Man in the Box Standout 4:46
- 3 Sea of Sorrow 5:49
- 4 Bleed the Freak 4:01
- 5 I Can’t Remember 3:42
- 6 Love, Hate, Love Standout 6:26
- 7 It Ain’t Like That 4:37
- 8 Sunshine 4:44
- 9 Put You Down 3:16
- 10 Confusion 5:44
- 11 I Know Somethin (Bout You) 4:21
- 12 Real Thing 4:03
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