: Jerry Cantrell co-produced the project with Toby Wright , who had previously helmed the eponymous Alice in Chains (1995).
: Alice in Chains' Sean Kinney (drums) and Mike Inez (bass) played on several tracks.
: 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 jerry cantrell boggy depot 1998 eacflac
Released in April 1998, marked the beginning of Jerry Cantrell's solo journey while Alice in Chains remained in a forced hiatus . Named after a ghost town in Oklahoma where Cantrell's father grew up, the album is often regarded by fans as the "lost" Alice in Chains record due to the heavy involvement of his bandmates and a sonic palette that closely mirrored the group's legendary dark, sludgy sound. Production and Creative Direction
The album consists of 12 tracks, spanning a 62-minute runtime that oscillates between heavy grunge riffs and country-tinged ballads. : Jerry Cantrell co-produced the project with Toby
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.
Cantrell assembled a "who’s who" of rock icons for his debut, ensuring the record maintained a high level of technical prowess: Tracklist and Standout Singles Released in April 1998,
: Tracking took place across legendary West Coast studios, including Studio D in Sausalito, Paradise Sound in Washington, and Seattle's Studio X . The All-Star Lineup