Nothing Safe – Best of the Box
Alice in Chains · 1999
67 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · grunge
A raw collection of grunge anthems that encapsulates the anguish and intensity of the Seattle sound.
Why this album works
The album is noteworthy for its inclusion of the previously unreleased track 'Get Born Again' which received significant radio play and contributed to renewed interest in the band. Additionally, it features live versions and demos that highlight Alice in Chains' influence on the grunge movement and their enduring legacy in alternative rock.
- Career context
- Released on June 29, 1999, 'Nothing Safe – Best of the Box' arrived during a challenging period for Alice in Chains, following the death of lead singer Layne Staley. This compilation served as a retrospective of their work, showcasing their evolution from early grunge pioneers to a band grappling with loss and change. It marked a time when the band had not yet fully regrouped after Staley's passing.
- 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 Get Born Again Standout 5:27
- 2 We Die Young (demo) 2:26
- 3 Man in the Box Standout 4:46
- 4 Them Bones 2:29
- 5 Iron Gland 0:45
- 6 Angry Chair 4:46
- 7 Down in a Hole 5:37
- 8 Man in the Box (live) 5:20
- 9 Rooster (live) Standout 6:53
- 10 Got Me Wrong 4:24
- 11 No Excuses 4:15
- 12 I Stay Away 4:14
- 13 What the Hell Have I 3:58
- 14 Grind 4:46
- 15 Again 4:06
- 16 Would? 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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