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Named after a science experiment in the third grade that had a profound impact on songwriter Jerry Cantrell, this acoustic EP by Alice in Chains was written and recorded in a week and became the first EP in HISTORY to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. It sold massively and has been certified triple-platinum since. It also received widespread critical acclaim.

The EP’s first single, “No Excuses”, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and is one of Alice in Chains' most successful tracks.

Jar of Flies Tracklist

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This song features on the 1994 EP “Jar of Flies,” the first EP to debut on the #1 spot on the Billboard 200. The EP is also… read more
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“Nutshell” is a song by Alice in Chains which originally appeared on their 1994 critically acclaimed extended play, Jar of… read more
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“I Stay Away” is the second single from Jar of Flies. In the liner notes of the Music Bank, Jerry Cantrell said this about… read more
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‘No Excuses’ is about lead singer Layne Staley’s battle to overcome his heroin addiction. Another theme is Cantrell’s… read more
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Whale and Wasp is the fifth track off of Jar of Flies. It is a beautifully written composition, consisting of harmonizing… read more
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“Don’t Follow” is a gloomy, introspective track that can be interpreted two ways: The main character is running away from… read more
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The final track on Jar of Flies is probably the most different from the rest of the songs, as it’s played in a swing/blues… read more

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