Facelift-An Impressive Debut by a Talented Grunge Band

Review Score: (8/10)
This was the first grunge album I ever bought (on cassette, no less). While Alice in Chains is not my favorite grunge band (Soungarden is), this album is still worthwhile for any metal fan. It may lack the grand sweep of sweep of Dirt, but remember-this is only a debut album.
Jerry Cantrell succeeds in creating a menacing metallic crunch in every guitar riff, while Layne Staley spews out smooth, atmospheric, and haunting vocal patterns.
The first half of the album, which contains classics like We Die Young, Man in the Box, Bleed the Freak, and Sea of Sorrow, definitely outdoes the second half. However, the strength of these songs alone constitutes buying the album, especially if you're a fan of the grunge scene.
So if you're even mildly interested in Alice in Chains, pick up the album-you won't be disappointed.

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