About this episode

The episode explores the history and impact of Alice In Chains' album 'Dirt'.

This week on Riff Worship, we take a look at the prolific and tumultuous history of Seattle rock legends Alice In Chains and the making of their 1992 magnum opus, Dirt! In this episode we’ll explore… The band’s glam metal roots and evolution into one of the heavy hitters of the Pacific Northwest. The massive success of their debut album Facelift and the acoustic departure of the Sap EP after signing with Columbia Records. How years of personal struggle inspired Layne Staley’s brutally honest lyricism and emotionally raw vocal performance. The sessions at One On One and Eldorado Recording Studios captured by producer Dave Jerden amidst the 1992 LA Riots. Stories from the road touring with Ozzy Osbourne and Screaming Trees, including bone-breaking ATV accidents and pivotal lineup changes. From Jerry Cantrell’s pummeling riffs and wah-soaked leads to the rhythmic powerhouse of Mike Starr and Sean Kinney, please join us in celebrating this heavy, haunting classic that changed alternative rock forever! Recommendations: Portrayal of Guilt - …Beginning of the End NØ MAN - Moan At The Gates - The Ghost of a Future Dead Follow Riff Worship Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, Justin Swindle

Topics covered

• Alice In Chains
• Dirt album
• Seattle rock history
• lyricism
• music production
• touring experiences

Keywords

• Alice In Chains
• Dirt
• Seattle rock
• Layne Staley
• music history
• album production
• 1992

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alice In Chains, Columbia Records, Ozzy Osbourne, Screaming Trees

Books & works: Dirt, Facelift, Sap EP

Places: Seattle, One On One, Eldorado Recording Studios

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