@aliceinchains had toured the world with the release of their massively successful sophomore album ‘Dirt’. By the time they returned to Seattle, however, two big changes had occurred. The band parted ways with their original bassist Mike Starr and they were unexpectedly evicted from their home. Fortunately, guitarist @jerrycantrell had booked time with engineer @toby_wright_producer during their tour under the guise of collaborating on new material. Unbeknownst to Wright, the band had nothing. After spending the last few years in front of high-watt amplifiers, @aliceinchains⁠ felt they desperately needed a palette cleanser. They moved into London Bridge Studio with a few acoustic guitars and their newest member @mike_inez_official (ex- @ozzyosbourne) to see what they were capable of creating together. Although they had no intentions of writing a new record, @aliceinchains⁠⁠ emerged with ‘Jar Of Flies’: an emotional half-hour packed with rich vocal harmonies and diverse instrumentation...