Jan 29, 2008 facelift is the debut studio album by the american rock band alice in chains, released by columbia records on august 21, 1990. Alice in chains facelift lyrics and tracklist genius. The discography of alice in chains, a seattlebased rock band, consists of six studio albums. Facelift is the debut album by the grunge band alice in chains. Their debut album, facelift, featuring the hit single man in the box, was released in 1990 and has been. Alice in chains often abbreviated as aic is an american rock band from seattle, washington. Alice in chains, apos eles assinarem contrato com a columbia records, em 1989. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of postvan halen metal and the gloomy strains of postpunk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced. Each song on this album displays such an amazing amount of emotion and power. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Facelift a tribute to alice in chains home facebook. The darkness of the lyrics and the foundations of grunge genre is plasmed on this album. Facelift is the debut studio album by alternative metal band alice in chains released on august 21, 1990.
It would also be one of the bands last highprofile gigs with the singer. This is when they were a force to be reckoned with. The album debuted at number one on the billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 46 weeks. Facelift 1990, dirt 1992, alice in chains 1995, black gives way to blue 2009 e the devil put dinosaurs here 20, e tres eps. As you know, when youre a kid theres no way you wanna hang out with your fouryearyounger brother. Although aic are reputed as being members of the whole seattle grunge scene, their debut is more of a hardrock metal album. Just as alice in chains was about to hit the big time with their heavy hit man in the box in the summer of 1991, columbia reissued their 1990 debut, facelift, along with a free video, live facelift. Add album if there is an album missing from the list, find its releasegroup id from and add it here. One thing that stands out is the overall sound and atmosphere of the album.
The album is a fantastic hybrid of both grunge and metal and posseses the classic raucous and harrowing sound of alice in chains. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Alice in chains is an american rock band from seattle, washington, formed in 1987 by guitaristvocalist jerry cantrell and drummer sean kinney, who then recruited bassist mike starr and lead vocalist layne staley. On a side note mookie blaylock aka pearl jam were the. As facelift s momentum grew, alice in chains kept busy behind the scenes, working on material for a second album and recording an acoustic ep called sap. Alice in chains tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including angry chair, bleed the freak, brother, a looking in view, black gives way to blue. The fifth song from alice in chains album facelift. William duvall joined the band in 2006 as colead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, replacing staley, who died in 2002. While not as lyrically dark as their second album, and ultimate masterpiece, dirt. Alice in chains facelift 1990 320kbps alice in chains dirt bonus cd, limited edition 1992 320kbps alice in chains alice in chains bonus tracks, japanese edition. One of the first allacoustic records from an alternative rock band, sap was released in february 1992. Brother is the opening track from alice in chains 1992 ep sap, it was written by guitarist jerry cantrell. Facelift became the first album from the grunge movement to.
Later that year, the band released its debut studio album, facelift. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of postvan halen metal and the gloomy strains of postpunk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grindi. Facelift is the first studio album by alice in chains, released august 21, 1990. Alice in chains sea of sorrow official video youtube. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Equal parts extraordinary and bittersweet, aics 1996 performance on mtv unplugged was the bands first performance together in over two years due to staleys issues with drug abuse.
Grind, heaven beside you and again were released as singles. Official music video for sea of sorrow by alice in chains. Find music from your favorite tv shows and movies at tunefind. The second song from alice in chains album facelift. Facelift is the debut studio album by the american rock band alice in chains, released by columbia records on august 21, 1990.
The video contained five live tracks recorded during a headline concert at the moore theater in their hometown of seattle, as well as their. Alice in chains jerry cantrell on new album rainier fog. Love hate love is the epitome of just that raw powerful emotion. Aug 24, 2018 and much like those essential three lps created with layne staley in facelift, dirt and alice in chains, fog showcases the gradual progression of an established sound. Alice in chains adalah kelompok musik rock berpengaruh yang dibentuk pada akhir tahun 1980an di seattle, washington.
Alice in chains down in a hole pcm stereo duration. See more ideas about alice in chains, alice and layne staley. Aug 16, 2016 in many ways, alice in chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early 90s. The single man in the box, which reached number 18 on the mainstream rock. The second track of the album called man in the box was their first hit and is the song that made them famous.
Facelift, an album by alice in chains on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Alice in chains occasionally informally referred to as the dog album, the dog record, and tripod is the selftitled third studio album by the american rock band alice in chains. Voices available now on alice in chains album the devil put dinosaurs here, download on itunes. In 1990, alice in chains released their first lp entitled facelift. Alice in chains was formed in 1987 by guitarist jerry cantrell and drummer sean kinney, who then recruited bassist mike starr and singer layne staley. All of the songs from alice in chains album facelift. Facelift is a record that first brought grunge into the mainstream media in the early 90s.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Alice in chains talk new album rainier fog rolling stone. Alice in chains man in the box official video youtube. It was released on november 7, 1995 through columbia records, and was the followup to the highly successful dirt 1992. Alice in chains i cant have you blues demo by victor jamorabo. As facelifts momentum grew, alice in chains kept busy behind the scenes, working on material for a second album and recording an acoustic ep called sap. Check out movies and tv shows that have featured music by alice in chains.
Alice in chains was, and will always be nothing without layne. Facelift by alice in chains album listen for free on myspace. Official music video for man in the box by alice in chains. On a side note mookie blaylock aka pearl jam were the support act to alice in chains at this gig. In many ways, alice in chains was the definitive heavy metal band of the early 90s. Alice in chains them bones official pcm stereo duration. Notes tucows, inc has graciously donated a copy of this software to the internet archives tucows software archive for long term preservation and access.
Facelift by alice in chains album listen for free on. Overall, the sound is thick, fleshy, psychologically twisted, and at times, ominous. Alice in chains were more metallic than their contemporaries and its noticeable throughout the album. Facelift 1990 grunge alice in chains download grunge. With jerry cantrell, sean kinney, layne staley, mike starr. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Nov 18, 2016 alice in chains is the selftitled third studio album by the american rock band alice in chains. Alice in chains facelift 1990 320kbps alice in chains dirt bonus cd, limited edition 1992 320kbps alice in chains alice in chains bonus tracks, japanese edition 1995 320kbps.
Alice in chains bleed the freak official video by alice in chains. Jun 27, 2018 rainier fog is the third alice in chains album recorded with duvall, a singerguitarist who helped the band experience an unexpected new chapter following the death of staley. Rainier fog is the third alice in chains album recorded with duvall, a singerguitarist who helped the band experience an unexpected new chapter following the death of. This is the bands first fulllength studio album to feature bassist mike inez. Listen to songs by alice in chains on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share.
It was released on november 7, 1995, and was the followup to the highly successful dirt. Drawing equally from the heavy riffing of postvan halen metal and the gloomy strains of postpunk, the band developed a bleak, nihilistic sound that balanced grinding hard rock with subtly textured acoustic numbers. When alice in chains debut album, facelift, was released in 1990, about a year before nirvanas nevermind, the thriving seattle scene barely registered on the national musical radar outside of underground circles although soundgardens majorlabel debut, louder than love, was also released that year and brought them a grammy nomination. Alice in chains 11 black gives way to blue black gives way to blue 2009 by ffbmetallica. Bersama dengan nirvana, pearl jam, dan soundgarden, alice in chains adalah salah satu band paling berhasil dari era grunge. Alice in chains hit the big time with dirt and jar of flies earning all kinds of critical acclaim, but the true, dark, gritty essence of the band can only be found in facelift.
The album has been certified 2x platinum by the riaa for. Cantrell said regrading the song ours was a divorced family, i was the older brother and we had a sister cheri in the middle. Alice in chains debut facelift might not be held in such high regard as their 2nd album dirt, but it should be. The album was recorded at capitol studios and london bridge studios, while being. Today, jan 2, 2020 she finally opened it to listen to it in her car and was surprised to find that it was not facelift, but the alice in chains unplugged cd instead.