Originally released in 1995, Alice In Chains — often called the “Tripod” album — is the band’s darkest, heaviest, and most emotionally raw studio record.

This 30th Anniversary 2LP reissue brings the album back with transparent neon‑yellow vinyl, expanded dynamics, and a gatefold presentation that highlights the eerie, iconic three‑legged‑dog artwork.

Musically, the album captures a band wrestling with addiction, isolation, and internal collapse. Tracks like “Grind,” “Heaven Beside You,” “Again,” and “Sludge Factory” showcase Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley at their most intense — sludgy riffs, haunting harmonies, and a suffocating atmosphere that defined mid‑90s alternative metal.

It remains one of the most uncompromising and emotionally heavy albums of the era.

Why Crimson Vinyl Stocked It

Because Tripod is a pillar of ’90s heavy music, and original pressings are brutally expensive.
These anniversary reissues are highly sought after, especially coloured variants, and they move fast with Perth collectors who love grunge, alt‑metal, and anything tied to Layne Staley’s legacy.
This is a centrepiece album — essential for fans of Dirt, Facelift, and the darker side of Seattle’s sound.
 
TRACK LISTING

Side A
1.     Grind
2.     Brush Away
3.     Sludge Factory
 
Side B
1.     Heaven Beside You
2.     Head Creeps
3.     Again
 
Side C
1.     Shame In You
2.     God Am
3.     So Close
 
Side D
1.     Nothin’ Song
2.     Frogs
3.     Over Now