The Essential Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains · 2006
129 min · 28 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal · grunge
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that define the grunge era's darker side.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys contemplative late-night vibes
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'The Essential Alice in Chains' marks a retrospective compilation after the band's hiatus following the death of lead vocalist Layne Staley in 2002. This album showcases their influential catalog during a period when they were re-establishing themselves with new material and tours.
- If you like
- alternative rock, alternative metal, grunge
The Essential Alice in Chains is an album by Alice in Chains, released in 2006. A haunting blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that define the grunge era's darker side. 'The Essential Alice in Chains' reached commercial success, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart. It serves as an important cultural touchstone, highlighting the band's legacy within the grunge movement and influencing a generation of musicians that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Alice in Chains sound like?
A haunting blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics that define the grunge era's darker side. Rooted in alternative rock and alternative metal.
What makes The Essential Alice in Chains by Alice in Chains notable?
'The Essential Alice in Chains' reached commercial success, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard 200 chart. It serves as an important cultural touchstone, highlighting the band's legacy within the grunge movement and influencing a generation of musicians that followed. Released in 2006, 'The Essential Alice in Chains' marks a retrospective compilation after the band's hiatus following the death of lead vocalist Layne Staley in 2002. This album showcases their influential catalog during a period when they were re-establishing themselves with new material and tours.
Who is The Essential Alice in Chains for?
The Essential Alice in Chains works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and contemplative late-night vibes.
How many songs are on The Essential Alice in Chains?
The Essential Alice in Chains has 28 tracks, running approximately 129 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 We Die Young 2:32
- 2 Man in the Box Standout 4:46
- 3 Sea of Sorrow 5:50
- 4 Love, Hate, Love 6:28
- 5 Am I Inside 5:09
- 6 Brother 4:28
- 7 Got Me Wrong 4:11
- 8 Right Turn 3:14
- 9 Rain When I Die 6:03
- 10 Them Bones 2:30
- 11 Angry Chair 4:48
- 12 Dam That River 3:10
- 13 Dirt 5:16
- 14 God Smack 3:50
- 15 Hate to Feel 5:16
- 16 Rooster Standout 6:16
Disc 2
- 1 No Excuses 4:16
- 2 I Stay Away 4:14
- 3 What the Hell Have I (remix) 3:54
- 4 A Little Bitter (remix) 3:48
- 5 Grind 4:46
- 6 Heaven Beside You 5:29
- 7 Again 4:05
- 8 Over Now (unplugged version) 5:57
- 9 Nutshell (unplugged version) 4:32
- 10 Get Born Again 5:24
- 11 Died 5:57
- 12 Would? Standout 3:28
Release Date
September 5, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
129 min 50 sec
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