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The cover for Alice In Chains' album, Facelift.
The cover for Alice In Chains' album, Facelift.Sony Music Entertainment

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

August 26, 2024

Break out your flannel and combat boots because today in the Coffee Break, we’re going grunge! It’s all in honor of Alice in Chains. The Seattle band’s debut album, Facelift, was released 34 years ago this month.

Facelift was one of the first grunge albums to gain widespread recognition, and it helped usher in the era of grunge. Today, let’s celebrate the album with music!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs considered grunge would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Alice In Chains- Man In The Box
L7- Pretend We're Dead
Veruca Salt- Seether
Nirvana- Sliver
Pearl Jam- State of Love and Trust
Hole- Miss World
Babes In Toyland- He's My Thing
Mudhoney- Touch Me I'm Sick (bonus)