The album was born out of necessity as Alice in Chains faced lead singer Layne Staley's health and substance struggles, making a band record impossible at the time.
: Alice in Chains' Sean Kinney (drums) and Mike Inez (bass) played on several tracks. jerry cantrell boggy depot 1998 eacflac
: Angelo Moore of Fishbone provided horns on "Cut You In" and "Cold Piece," adding an experimental edge unusual for Cantrell's typical grunge roots. Tracklist and Standout Singles The album was born out of necessity as
: Beyond his signature guitar work, Cantrell expanded his range by playing piano, clavinet, organ, and steel drums. jerry cantrell boggy depot 1998 eacflac
Cantrell assembled a "who’s who" of rock icons for his debut, ensuring the record maintained a high level of technical prowess: