Facelift announced the arrival of Alice in Chains with a potent blend of heavy metal, punk, and gothic rock, establishing a sound that would define a generation. The album's raw power and dark lyrical themes immediately set them apart in the burgeoning Seattle scene.
- Facelift was produced by Dave Jerden and mixed by Dave Bianco, with additional mixing by Geoff Workman.
- The album features the singles "Man in the Box" and "Sea of Sorrow," which became early MTV staples and helped propel the album to platinum status.
- Facelift charted at number 43 on the Billboard 200, and was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
Alice in Chains is a Seattle-based rock band known for its distinctive vocal harmonies and heavy, grunge-influenced sound. Facelift, released in 1990, was their debut full-length album and a foundational record for the emerging grunge scene.
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