[PREORDER] Alice In Chains - Alice In Chains

Originally released in 1995, Alice in Chains stands as one of the band’s most haunting and deeply personal works, capturing a group at a crossroads while creating an album that would become a defining statement of the 1990s rock era. Often referred to as the “Tripod” album for its unsettling cover art, this self-titled record marked the final studio appearance of vocalist Layne Staley, whose unmistakable voice and lyrics bring a stark emotional intensity to every track.

Blending dense, sludgy guitar tones with aching harmonies and moments of eerie calm, the album finds Alice in Chains exploring themes of isolation, addiction, and disillusionment with an honesty that few bands have matched. Songs like “Grind,” “Heaven Beside You,” and “Over Now” showcase both the group’s heavy edge and their gift for melody, while deeper cuts like “Sludge Factory” and “Head Creeps” delve into the darker corners of their psyche.

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, this long-awaited reissue offers fans a chance to experience the album anew, pressed on colored vinyl and restored with the attention to detail it deserves. A brooding and timeless record, Alice in Chains remains a powerful reflection of a band confronting its own shadows while cementing its legacy in rock history.