Dirt / Facelift

Alice in Chains

Dirt / Facelift

RELEASED: October 18, 1993
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Them Bones Meaning 2:30 2. Dam That River Meaning 3:09 3. Rain When I Die Meaning 6:01 4. Sickman Meaning 5:29 5. Rooster Meaning 6:14 6. Junkhead Meaning 5:09 7. Dirt Meaning 5:16 8. God Smack 3:50 9. Iron Gland Meaning 0:43 10. Hate to Feel Meaning 5:16 11. Angry Chair Meaning 4:47 12. Down in a Hole Meaning 5:38 13. Would? Meaning 3:27
Dirt is the second studio album by American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 1992. It is often regarded as one of the defining albums of the grunge era, showcasing a darker, heavier sound that blends elements of heavy metal and alternative rock. The album's themes revolve around addiction, pain, and the struggles of life, which resonated deeply with listeners. Songs like 'Would?', 'Them Bones', and 'Rooster' became iconic, contributing to the band's legacy as one of the leading acts of the 1990s. Dirt has been praised for its lyrical depth and musical complexity, influencing countless artists in the years since its release.