Greatest Hits
Alice in Chains · 2001
44 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · grunge
A haunting blend of dark melodies and heavy riffs, encapsulating the essence of 90s grunge and alternative metal.
Why this album works
The album achieved commercial success, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and receiving positive critical reception. It solidified Alice in Chains' legacy within the grunge movement, highlighting their influential sound and emotional depth during a pivotal era in rock music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo engagement haunting melodies for reflection sing-along anthems with friends
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Greatest Hits' arrived after a tumultuous period for Alice in Chains, marking their first compilation album. This release followed the band’s hiatus due to lead singer Layne Staley's struggles with addiction, positioning it as both a retrospective and a bridge to their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Beck· Green Day· Moby· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man in the Box Standout 4:47
- 2 Them Bones 2:30
- 3 Rooster Standout 6:15
- 4 Angry Chair 4:48
- 5 Would? Standout 3:28
- 6 No Excuses 4:15
- 7 I Stay Away 4:14
- 8 Grind 4:46
- 9 Heaven Beside You 5:29
- 10 Again 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
