Mad Season - Above Flac -

Unlike Alice in Chains, where Layne Staley often collaborated with guitarist Jerry Cantrell, Above gave Staley the space to be the sole lyricist for the first and only time in his career. The lyrics are a deep, introspective dive into his personal struggles with addiction and spirituality, heavily influenced by Kahlil Gibran's classic, The Prophet . The striking linocut cover art, featuring a cryptic human figure, was also created by Staley, adding a visceral visual layer to the project.

Released on March 14, 1995, Above was recorded primarily at Bad Animals Studio in Seattle (owned by Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson). The production, helmed by legendary engineer (Pearl Jam’s Vs. and Vitalogy ), captured a unique, roomy ambiance that contrasts sharply with the over-compressed grunge productions of the era. Mad Season - Above FLAC

: Highlights include the hit single " Wake Up ," the haunting " River of Deceit ," and " I'm Above ." Unlike Alice in Chains, where Layne Staley often

When the grunge era exploded in the early 1990s, it produced a handful of immortal bands—Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden. But among these giants, a lesser-known side project emerged, recorded one singular, breathtaking album, and then vanished into legend. That band is , and their only studio album, "Above," remains one of the most hauntingly beautiful relics of the Seattle sound. For audiophiles and grunge purists alike, the quest for the definitive listening experience leads to one format: FLAC . Released on March 14, 1995, Above was recorded

While the original 1995 CD transfer is excellent, the 2015 Legacy Edition reissue (and the 2020 180-gram vinyl rip available in FLAC circles) offers a remaster that brings new life to the tapes.

The late Mark Lanegan of the Screaming Trees lends his deep, baritone voice to these tracks. The stark contrast between Lanegan’s gravelly, earth-shaking low end and Staley’s soaring, metallic tenor is a masterclass in vocal production. Listening to this duet in FLAC allows you to perceive the distinct spatial placement of both singers across the left and right stereo channels. "November Hotel"

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