{"title":"Alice in Chains","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Alice in Chains\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlice in Chains formed in Seattle in 1987. The original lineup featured Jerry Cantrell (guitar, vocals), Layne Staley (lead vocals), Mike Starr (bass), and Sean Kinney (drums). Mike Inez replaced Starr on bass in 1993. The band became commercially and critically successful through the early 1990s alongside other Seattle acts. Layne Staley died on April 5, 2002 from drug-related causes. The band reformed in 2006 with William DuVall as second vocalist alongside Cantrell and has continued recording and touring since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlice in Chains' sound combines heavy metal with grunge and alternative rock, characterized by Cantrell's down-tuned guitar work, distinctive two-part vocal harmonies between Cantrell and Staley (later DuVall), and lyrical themes addressing addiction, mortality, and isolation. The band's acoustic EPs Sap (1992) and Jar of Flies (1994) demonstrated a more atmospheric side of their songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacelift (1990, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSap EP (1992, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirt (1992, Columbia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJar of Flies EP (1994, Columbia) - first EP to debut at number one on the Billboard 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlice in Chains (1995, Columbia) - the Tripod album\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Gives Way to Blue (2009, Virgin\/EMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Devil Put Dinosaurs Here (2013, Virgin\/EMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainier Fog (2018, BMG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Columbia pressings of Dirt and the self-titled Tripod album remain in circulation. Multiple anniversary reissues and color variants have been released, including expanded box sets covering the Layne Staley-era catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Alice in Chains typically start with Dirt (1992) or the self-titled 1995 album. Jar of Flies (1994) is a common entry point for those interested in their acoustic-leaning work. \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alt-indie-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eAlt\/Indie Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1990s-vinyl-records\"\u003e1990s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alice-in-chains-dirt-cd","title":"Dirt CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eDirt is the second studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 1992, through Columbia Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540730818743,"sku":"210000046437","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/220px-dirt-alice-in-chains-album-cover-art.jpg?v=1781154031"},{"product_id":"alice-in-chains-unplugged-cd","title":"Unplugged CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most legendary recorded live performances, especially on MTV Unplugged. 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