Jar of Flies
Alice in Chains · 1994
30 min · 7 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · grunge
Haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a somber yet beautiful sonic landscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- introspective late-night listens emotional depth and reflection haunting, atmospheric soundscapes
- Context
- Released in January 1994, 'Jar of Flies' marked Alice in Chains' first EP and followed their critically acclaimed album 'Dirt'. At this juncture, the band was solidifying their place in the grunge movement while exploring more acoustic and introspective sounds.
- If you like
- alternative rock, alternative metal, grunge
Jar of Flies is an EP by Alice in Chains, released in 1994. Haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a somber yet beautiful sonic landscape. 'Jar of Flies' became the first EP in history to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Its exploration of darker themes and unique acoustic arrangements influenced many artists and helped redefine the parameters of alternative rock in the 90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jar of Flies sound like?
Haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a somber yet beautiful sonic landscape. Rooted in alternative rock and alternative metal.
What makes Jar of Flies by Alice in Chains notable?
'Jar of Flies' became the first EP in history to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Its exploration of darker themes and unique acoustic arrangements influenced many artists and helped redefine the parameters of alternative rock in the 90s. Released in January 1994, 'Jar of Flies' marked Alice in Chains' first EP and followed their critically acclaimed album 'Dirt'. At this juncture, the band was solidifying their place in the grunge movement while exploring more acoustic and introspective sounds.
Who is Jar of Flies for?
Jar of Flies works well if you're into introspective late-night listens, emotional depth and reflection and haunting, atmospheric soundscapes.
How many songs are on Jar of Flies?
Jar of Flies has 7 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rotten Apple 6:59
- 2 Nutshell Standout 4:19
- 3 I Stay Away Standout 4:14
- 4 No Excuses Standout 4:16
- 5 Whale & Wasp 2:37
- 6 Don’t Follow 4:22
- 7 Swing on This 4:05
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
30 min 52 sec
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