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Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains

alternative metal, alternative rock, grunge

United States Est. 1987

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Sound in a sentence: "A dense interplay of brooding riffs and soaring harmonies creates an immersive experience punctuated by moments of jagged aggression and haunting calm."
Alice in Chains reshaped the soundscape of the early '90s with their haunting blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyricism, creating music that resonated deeply within a generation seeking authenticity and depth amid the chaos of modern life.
Alice in Chains reshaped the soundscape of the early '90s with their haunting blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyricism, creating music that resonated deeply within a generation seeking authenticity and depth amid the chaos of modern life. Their willingness to delve into darkness and vulnerability marked a significant cultural moment, establishing a bridge between the angst of grunge and the intensity of metal while fostering a connection with listeners grappling with personal struggles. Embracing an approach that marries melodic harmonies with crushing guitar work, Alice in Chains carved out a distinct sonic identity that emphasizes tension and release. Their innovative use of layered vocals creates a rich texture that enhances the emotional weight of their music, inviting listeners into a labyrinth of sound where despair and hope coexist. The band’s performances further emphasized this duality, often immersing crowds in an experience that felt both cathartic and confrontational. The songwriting often explores themes of addiction, loss, and existential reflection, conveyed with a sense of stark honesty. The lyrical voice balances raw sincerity with a poetic nuance, allowing for both storytelling and impressionistic imagery that resonates on multiple levels. This interplay fosters a connection that feels intensely personal yet universally relatable, drawing listeners into shared moments of reflection.

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Discography

46 releases • 19 studio • 1988–2018
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Jar of Flies

Jar of Flies

1994

Sap

Sap

1992

We Die Young

We Die Young

1990

Singles ()

Voices

Voices

2013

Stone (Alice in Chains song)

Stone (Alice in Chains song)

2013

Hollow

Hollow

2012

Lesson Learned

Lesson Learned

2010

Your Decision

Your Decision

2009

Check My Brain

Check My Brain

2009

A Looking in View

A Looking in View

2009

Get Born Again

Get Born Again

1999

Fear the Voices

Fear the Voices

1999

Died

Died

1998

Over Now

Over Now

1996

Heaven Beside You

Heaven Beside You

1996

Again

Again

1996

Grind

Grind

1995

I Stay Away

I Stay Away

1994

Got Me Wrong

Got Me Wrong

1994

No Excuses

No Excuses

1994

Don't Follow

Don't Follow

1994

Down in a Hole

Down in a Hole

1993

What the Hell Have I

What the Hell Have I

1993

Rooster

Rooster

1993

Angry Chair

Angry Chair

1992

Them Bones

Them Bones

1992

Would?

Would?

1992

Sea of Sorrow

Sea of Sorrow

1992

Bleed the Freak

Bleed the Freak

1991

Man in the Box

Man in the Box

1991

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