In 2012, VH1 placed Dirt at number six on its list of the “100 Greatest Albums of the ’90s”. In 2009, Dirt was ranked number two on Guitar World magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time”. The album has been included on several publications’ best album lists. In addition, it has been certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Notable tracks on Dirt include Would?, Angry Chair, Down in a Hole, and Rooster.ĭirt was met with critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.

I just know that our music sounds different than anything else at the time.” When asked about the grunge genre, Staley said, “ I don’t know what grunge is.

The album was written and recorded in the wake of the death of the band’s lead singer Layne Staley’s close friend, Andrew Wood. Their 1992 album Dirt is considered by many to be a masterpiece. They’ve been cited as an inspiration by everyone from Nirvana to Pearl Jam. It’s no secret that Alice in Chains is one of the most influential grunge bands of all time. Released in 1992, Dirt is the second studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains. It’s a heavy, dark album filled with bleak lyrics about addiction and desperation.īut it is also a compelling and moving album that speaks of the human condition like few other albums do.ĭirt is an essential album for any fan of rock music, and it’s a testament to the talent of Alice in Chains.Īlice In Chains – Dirt 4-pack Funko Pop! Album is now available for pre-order at the links below (click to jump!) When I think about Alice in Chains, the first thing that comes to mind is their album Dirt. You can find the pop album below (click to jump!) The four figurines, which feature the likenesses of Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr, and Sean Kinney, are each dressed in their iconic stage clothes and come with their own instrument. It’s no secret that Alice in Chains is one of the most influential rock bands of all time.Īnd now, with the release of the new Funko Pop! Albums: Alice In Chains – Dirt with Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell, Mike Starr, and Sean Kinney Funko Pop! Album Vinyl Figures, inspired by the band’s classic album Dirt, fans can celebrate their favorite band in a whole new way.

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