Music Bank
Alice in Chains · 1999
220 min · 48 tracks · alternative rock
A raw compilation of grunge-infused rock, blending demos and live tracks that showcase the band's signature intensity and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Born Again Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Man in the Box — This track serves as an anthem of the grunge era, featuring haunting lyrics and a distinctive vocal delivery that encapsulates the band's struggle with addiction and isolation.
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Rooster — With its poignant storytelling about Staley's father's experiences in Vietnam, this song showcases the band's ability to blend personal narratives with powerful musicality.
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Nutshell (unplugged) — The stripped-down arrangement reveals the emotional vulnerability at the core of Alice in Chains' music, making it one of their most memorable performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- dark haunting soundscapes
- wave-like pacing fluctuations
- live tracks for raw energy
- deep emotional resonance throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases the band's sound but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- addiction struggles· war and personal struggle
- Career context
- Released on October 26, 1999, 'Music Bank' marked a transitional moment for Alice in Chains, coming after the death of lead singer Layne Staley in 2002. This collection highlighted the band's earlier work while presenting unreleased material and demos, offering fans a glimpse into their creative process during a time of uncertainty.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Stone Temple Pilots· Pearl Jam
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Get Born Again Start here 5:24
- 2 I Can’t Have You Blues (demo) 4:00
- 3 Whatcha Gonna Do (demo) 2:53
- 4 Social Parasite (demo) 4:21
- 5 Queen of the Rodeo (live) 4:38
- 6 Bleed the Freak (demo) 3:31
- 7 Killing Yourself (demo) 2:38
- 8 We Die Young 2:32
- 9 Man in the Box 4:47
- 10 Sea of Sorrow (demo) 5:21
- 11 I Can’t Remember 3:43
- 12 Love, Hate, Love 6:29
- 13 It Ain’t Like That 4:38
- 14 Confusion 5:45
- 15 Rooster (demo) 5:46
- 16 Right Turn 3:14
- 17 Got Me Wrong 4:09
Disc 2
- 1 Rain When I Die 6:02
- 2 Fear the Voices 4:57
- 3 Them Bones 2:29
- 4 Dam That River 3:09
- 5 Sickman 5:29
- 6 Rooster 6:14
- 7 Junkhead (demo) 5:10
- 8 Dirt 5:16
- 9 God Smack 3:50
- 10 Iron Gland 0:43
- 11 Angry Chair 4:47
- 12 Lying Season 3:19
- 13 Would? 3:27
- 14 Brother 4:27
- 15 Am I Inside 5:08
- 16 I Stay Away 4:14
- 17 No Excuses 4:17
Disc 3
- 1 Down in a Hole 5:37
- 2 Hate to Feel 5:16
- 3 What the Hell Have I (remix) 3:54
- 4 A Little Bitter (remix) 3:48
- 5 Grind 4:44
- 6 Again (Tattoo of Pain mix) 4:01
- 7 Head Creeps 6:28
- 8 God Am 4:11
- 9 Frogs 8:17
- 10 Heaven Beside You 5:30
- 11 Nutshell (unplugged) 4:28
- 12 Killer Is Me (unplugged) 5:16
- 13 Over Now (unplugged) 5:55
- 14 Died 5:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Superunknown
Soundgarden
Shares dark themes and heavy grunge sound with introspective lyrics on personal struggles.
Core
Stone Temple Pilots
Explores themes of addiction and despair, with a raw, gritty production style reminiscent of 'Music Bank'.
In Utero
Nirvana
Features haunting melodies and raw emotional delivery, reflecting the turmoil found in Alice in Chains' work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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