Dirt

Layne Staley wrote many of these lyrics while struggling with addiction, turning the record into a raw, unflinching look at his personal demons. The haunting harmonies between him and Jerry Cantrell create a unique, dissonant tension that defines the band's signature sound.

Released in 1992, the album captures the darker, heavier side of the Seattle grunge explosion. Its thick, sludge-filled guitar tones and aggressive production helped solidify the band as a cornerstone of the alternative metal movement.