Man in the Box - Alice in Chains - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Man in the Box" is a song by American rock band Alice in Chains, included in their 1990 studio debut, Facelift. Released as the album's second single in January 1991, it is one of the most memorable entries in the group's catalog. The song is considered a curiosity due to its use of the talk box effect, which was partly inspired by Bon Jovi's massive hit "Livin' on a Prayer." According to lead vocalist Layne Staley, the lyrics to "Man in the Box" address censorship in the mass media by drawing a parallel with the meat industry. Shortly after being released as a promotional single, "Man in the Box" reached Number 18 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart and was eventually certified Platinum three times by the Recording Industry Association of America. It was also nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 1992 Grammy Awards. Live versions of the song can be found on the singles "Heaven Beside You" (1995) and "Get Born Again" (1999), as well as in the album Live (2000).