A mixed bag, but overall worth it

Review Score: (6/10)
Alice In Chains' debut album has it's high points and low points. The best songs are "Love Hate Love", "Confusion", and "Man In The Box". Among the less great songs are "Sea Of Sorrow" and "Real Thing". "Love Hate Love" is easily the best song on the album, utilizing Layne's voice and Jerry's guitar for what they do best, while showcasing lyrics that, while disturbing, create a dynamic of pain and beauty that the group would display flawlessly on the rest of their albums. "Facelift" may not be a great album, but it's a good place for any rock fan to start.

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