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Alice in Chains – Live Facelift (Live) (2016): Album Review, Tracklist & Fun Facts
Released in 2016, Live Facelift is a live album by Alice in Chains, commemorating the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough studio album Facelift (1990). This live release captures the energy, heaviness, and emotional intensity of the band’s performances, highlighting their signature grunge-metal sound and showcasing the dynamic between William DuVall and Jerry Cantrell.
Album Overview
Live Facelift features recordings from Alice in Chains’ 2015–2016 tours, during which they performed the classic Facelift album in its entirety, alongside other fan-favorite hits. The album demonstrates the band’s ability to translate their studio work into a powerful live experience, emphasizing raw instrumentation, dual vocals, and gritty riffs.
The album is both a tribute to the band’s early years and a celebration of their continued evolution, offering longtime fans a chance to relive classic songs with a modern edge.
Tracklist – Alice in Chains: Live Facelift (2016)
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We Die Young
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Man in the Box
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Sea of Sorrow
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Bleed the Freak
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I Can’t Remember
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Sunshine
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Put You Down
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Love, Hate, Love
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It Ain’t Like That
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Confusion
Album Review
The album kicks off with “We Die Young,” a high-energy performance that immediately sets the tone for the live set, emphasizing heavy riffs and Layne Staley-era grit reinterpreted by DuVall. “Man in the Box” delivers an explosive performance with iconic vocal interplay and Jerry Cantrell’s signature guitar tone.
Tracks like “Sea of Sorrow” and “Bleed the Freak” highlight the band’s gritty early sound, while “Love, Hate, Love” remains a fan-favorite for its extended live jams and emotional depth. The performance of “It Ain’t Like That” demonstrates Alice in Chains’ seamless blending of grunge heaviness with melodic hooks, even decades after its original release.
Live Facelift captures the raw, unfiltered power of Alice in Chains’ stage presence, balancing heavy grooves with haunting harmonies. Fans experience the intensity of the original recordings while enjoying the nuances of live instrumentation and DuVall’s vocal contributions.
Fun Facts, Trivia & Did You Know
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• Fun Fact: Live Facelift was recorded during the 25th-anniversary tour of Facelift, celebrating Alice in Chains’ breakthrough album.
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• Trivia: The album includes classic hits alongside the full Facelift set, making it a comprehensive live experience.
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• Did You Know? William DuVall performs all of Layne Staley’s vocal parts while maintaining the band’s iconic harmonies with Cantrell.
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• Fun Fact: Songs like “Love, Hate, Love” often include extended live jams that differ from the studio versions, adding new energy for fans.
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• Did You Know? Live Facelift demonstrates that Alice in Chains can deliver the power of their early albums decades later, appealing to both new and longtime listeners.
Live Facelift (2016) is a celebratory live album that honors Alice in Chains’ early grunge era while highlighting the band’s continued relevance and stage mastery. It’s an essential collection for fans who want the intensity of Alice in Chains’ live performance captured in one record.
