Degradation Trip

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
180 gram audiophile vinyl / Gatefold sleeve / 4-page insert / Founding member of Alice In Chains

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jerry Cantrell is an American musician who is best known as the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist and main songwriter for the rock band Alice in Chains. He also has a solo career and released the albums 'Boggy Depot' in 1998 and 'Degradation Trip' in 2002. 'Degradation Trip' is the second and to date, final solo album. On the album, Cantrell enlisted drummer Mike Bordin (Faith No More) and bassist Robert Trujillo (Suicidal,Tendencies, Ozzy Osbourne). The album was dedicated to Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley, who died two months before the album's release. 'Degradation Trip' featured two singles and was well received by critics, faring better than Cantrell's solo debut and bearing strong resemblance to his work in Alice in Chains. A hallmark of Cantrell's style, many unorthodox rhythms and time signatures are exhibited throughout the album as well as heavy use of wah wah guitar effect and choir-like vocal harmonies. The album's grungy heaviness is balanced, however, by moody acoustic ballads such as the sombre 'Angel Eyes'. Serene, tangy guitar riffs featured in the likes of 'Gone' elude more to Cantrell's Southern roots. Available on vinyl for the first time. Also available on 180 gm vinyl: ALICE IN CHAINS - DIRT / ALICE IN CHAINS - JAR OF FLIES/SAP (DELUXE) / ALICE IN CHAINS - MTV UNPLUGGED.