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80
This is music made from a band that has been through the wringer and is happy to settle down and play, and there's an undeniable appeal to that open heart, particularly when it's camouflaged underneath such nominally heavy music.
80
With their sixth album, the Seattle grungers find beauty in heaviosity to create a life-affirming statement.
80
There is plenty here to suggest that the current iteration of Alice In Chains have produced a great rock record on its own merit.
80
There is an underlying optimism that flows through this LP, as though they have finally put something behind them. Whatever it is, it's infectious.
70
The main issue with Alice in Chains' Rainier Fog is that the band never climbs from the bottom to the top of that mountain to give us all of their range. Still, a solid effort.
70
Rainier Fog is more than just another Alice in Chains record; it's another step in the process of redefining their sound since their first comeback record, 2009's Black Gives Way to Blue. The band are much more than a simple grunge band these days, and their use of doom and sludge elements has come to be the best aspect of their sound.
70
There are no clear hit singles on this album but it’s got a strength and quality throughout that is at least what we’ve come to expect.
67
While not the strongest of the band’s second-era output, it’s a nice addition to Alice in Chains’ impressive discography.
57
For all its volume and bursts of power, Rainier Fog feels like an unnecessary regression.
50
Rainier Fog ... feels as though it’s stuck between gears.
Discography Diaries #9: Alice in Chains
Album #9: Rainier Fog
Genre: Alternative Metal, Hard Rock, Grunge
Date: 25/06/2021
Time: 10:30 PM
THE FINALE! It's time to conclude the Alice in Chains discography with the band's latest album. I've been very pessimistic going into this one but alas we are here, it's time to talk about Alice in Chains 6th studio album, 2018's 'Rainier Fog' released under BMG. To say that I haven't really been digging Alice in Chains later output would be an ... read more
Holy fucking shit i went into this with low expectations since the last album of theirs wasnt that good but this surpassed my expectations. On this album they have completely gone away from what made them popular and interesting from the first place, the heavy intense riffs, the fantastic solos, the depressing lyrics and the strong vocal presence that felt commanding and made you pay attention to the songs whether you wanted or not (not to say that the new singer isnt good i think black gives ... read more
Alice In Chains thought that it would be easier to carry the same, grunge burden it used to carry in the past, which isn't necessarily a bad idea, but it marks a defensive mood that leaves little room for contact.
Technically the worst AIC album, but still pretty enjoyable! The group went for a bit more of a traditional hard rock style here, with some poppier song structures and less overall heaviness than before, but it wasn't necessarily a bad thing. There are quite a few lower impact moments that kinda went in one ear and out the other, but also some quality, catchy, and hard hitting tracks like The One You Know, So Far Under, and Red Giant.
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Track List
| 1 | The One You Know 4:49 | 79 |
| 2 | Rainier Fog 5:01 | 73 |
| 3 | Red Giant 5:25 | 71 |
| 4 | Fly 5:18 | 69 |
| 5 | Drone 6:30 | 64 |
| 6 | Deaf Ears Blind Eyes 4:44 | 62 |
| 7 | Maybe 5:36 | 59 |
| 8 | So Far Under 4:33 | 63 |
| 9 | Never Fade 4:40 | 58 |
| 10 | All I Am 7:15 | 67 |
Total Length: 53 minutes
Year End Lists
| #9 | / | Classic Rock Magazine |
| #18 | / | Kerrang! |
Added on: June 28, 2018