Alice In Chains - Facelift

Facelift, the groundbreaking debut studio album from Alice In Chains, receives a well-deserved spotlight with this 30th Anniversary Edition—remastered and reissued on classic black vinyl. Originally released in 1990, Facelift marked the arrival of one of rock’s most important and enduring bands, introducing the raw power and haunting harmonies of Layne Staley, the crushing riffs of Jerry Cantrell, and the formidable rhythm section of Sean Kinney and Mike Starr.

As one of the first major releases to emerge from Seattle’s grunge scene, Facelift helped lay the foundation for a seismic shift in rock music. Propelled by the massive success of singles like “Man in the Box,” “Bleed the Freak,” and “Sea of Sorrow,” the album pushed the boundaries of metal and alternative, blending darkness and melody in a way that would define Alice In Chains’ sound and influence countless artists.

More than 30 years later, Facelift remains a vital and uncompromising debut—gritty, emotional, and sonically powerful. This remastered anniversary pressing is a fitting tribute to a record that helped shape the sound of a generation.