Facelift by Alice In Chains - DeepRiffs

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When Alice in Chains' debut album, Facelift, was released in 1990, about a year before Nirvana's Nevermind, the thriving Seattle scene barely registered on the national musical radar outside of underground circles (although Soundgarden's major-label debut, Louder Than Love, was also released that year and brought them a Grammy nomination). That started to change when MTV jumped all over the video for "Man in the Box," giving the group a crucial boost and helping to pave the way for grunge's popular explosion toward the end of 1991. Although their dominant influences -- Black Sabbath, the Stooges -- were hardly unique on the Seattle scene, Alice in Chains were arguably the most metallic of grunge bands, which gave them a definite appeal outside the underground; all the same, the group's sinister, brooding, suffocating sound resembled little else gaining wide exposure on the 1990 hard rock scene. Neither hedonistic nor especially technically accomplished, Alice in Chains' songs were mostly slow, oppressive dirges with a sense of melody that was undeniable, yet which crept along over the murky sludge of the band's instrumental attack in a way that hardly fit accepted notions of what made hard rock catchy and accessible. Although some parts of Facelift sink into turgid, ponderous bombast (particularly over the erratic second half), and the lyrics are sometimes immature, the overall effect is fresh, exciting, and powerful. While Alice in Chains would go on to do better and more consistent work, Facelift was one of the most important records in establishing an audience for grunge and alternative rock among hard rock and heavy metal listeners, and with its platinum sales certification, it also made Alice in Chains the first Seattle band to break through to a wider, less exclusively underground audience. ~ Steve Huey

1. We Die Young

by Alice In Chains

Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Vocals: Layne Staley
Kevin Shuss
Sean Kinney
Michael Starr; Performer
Composer: J. Cantrell; Composer
Lyricist: J. Cantrell; Composer
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production

2. Man in the Box

by Alice In Chains

Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Vocals: Layne Staley; Performer
Composer: J. Cantrell
L. Staley
M. C. Starr
S. Kinney; Composer
Lyricist: L. Staley
J. Cantrell
M. C. Starr
S. Kinney; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Bob Lacivita; Production
Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones
Ron Champagne; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

3. Sea Of Sorrow

by Alice In Chains

Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Vocals: Layne Staley
Kevin Shuss
Sean Kinney
Michael Starr; Performer
Composer: J. Cantrell; Composer
Lyricist: J. Cantrell; Composer
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production

4. Bleed The Freak

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: Jerry Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: Jerry Cantrell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Sean Kinney
Kevin Shuss
Layne Staley
Michael Starr; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Bob Lacivita
Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

5. I Can't Remember

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: L. Staley
J. Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: L. Staley
J. Cantrell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Michael Starr
Sean Kinney
Kevin Shuss
Layne Staley; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden
Bob Lacivita; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

6. Love, Hate, Love

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: L. Staley
J. Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: L. Staley
J. Cantrell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Michael Starr
Sean Kinney
Kevin Shuss
Layne Staley; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden
Bob Lacivita; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

7. It Ain't Like That

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Kinney
Mike Starr
Jerry Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: Jerry Cantrell
Sean Kinney
Mike Starr; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Kevin Shuss
Sean Kinney
Layne Staley
Michael Starr; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Bob Lacivita
Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

8. Sunshine

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: J. Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: J. Cantrell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Sean Kinney
Kevin Shuss
Layne Staley
Michael Starr; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Bob Lacivita
Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

9. Put You Down

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: J. Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: J. Cantrell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Sean Kinney
Kevin Shuss
Layne Staley
Michael Starr; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Bob Lacivita
Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

10. Confusion

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: M. Starr
L. Staley
J. Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: J. Cantrell
M. Starr
L. Staley; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Kevin Shuss
Sean Kinney
Layne Staley
Michael Starr; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Bob Lacivita
Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

11. I Know Somethin (Bout You)

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: J. Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: J. Cantrell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Sean Kinney
Kevin Shuss
Layne Staley
Michael Starr; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Bob Lacivita
Dave Jerden; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

12. Real Thing

by Alice In Chains

Primary Artist: Alice In Chains; Main Performer
Composer: L. Staley
J. Cantrell; Composer
Background Vocals: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Bass: Michael Starr; Performer
Drums: Sean Kinney; Performer
Lyricist: L. Staley
J. Cantrell; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones; Production
Engineer: Ron Champagne; Production
Guitar: Jerry Cantrell; Performer
Percussion: Sean Kinney; Performer
Performer: Alice In Chains; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Eddy Schreyer; Production
Vocals: Michael Starr
Sean Kinney
Kevin Shuss
Layne Staley; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Dave Jerden
Bob Lacivita; Production
Producer: Dave Jerden; Production
Recording: Dave Jerden; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 2 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Alternative, Grunge, Adult Alternative

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 31, 1990

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880462077