Although Jane's Addiction's 1987 self-titled debut was an intriguing release (few alternative bands at the time had the courage to mix modern ock, prog rock, and heavy metal together), it paled in comparison to their now classic major-label release one year later, Nothing's Shocking. Produced by Dave Jerden and Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, the album was more focused and packed more of a sonic wallop than its predecessor; the fiery performances often create an amazing sense that it could all fall apart at any second, creating a fantastic musical tension. Such tracks as "Up the Beach," "Ocean Size," and one of alt-rock's greatest anthems, "Mountain Song," contain the spaciousness created by the band's two biggest influences, Led Zeppelin and the Cure. Elsewhere, "Ted, Just Admit It..." (about serial killer Ted Bundy) and the haunting yet gorgeous "Summertime Rolls" stretched to epic proportions, making great use of changing moods and dynamics (something most alt-rock bands of the time were oblivious to). An incredibly consistent and challenging album, other highlights included the rockers "Had a Dad" and "Pigs in Zen," the horn-driven "Idiots Rule," the jazz instrumental "Thank You Boys," and the up-tempo "Standing in the Shower...Thinking." Like most great bands, it was not a single member whose contribution was greater: Perry Farrell's unique voice and lyrics, Dave Navarro's guitar riffs and wailing leads, Eric Avery's sturdy basslines, and one of rock's greatest and most powerful drummers, Stephen Perkins. Nothing's Shocking is a must-have for lovers of cutting-edge, influential, and timeless hard rock.
Perry Farrell & Dave Navarro Reunite. Dave's guitar looks like a rocket ship? True, NYC Fashion week this year has been unbearably boring. Thus far, it's been filled with flowy non-descript spring dresses and B-grade stars making front row (The Hills and Gossip Girl chicks could really learn a thing or too about over-exposure. They're more omnipresent on the NYC streets than those Kanye slit g...
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...I hear you Nixne...Loud and clear...
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Perry Farrell & Dave Navarro Reunite. Dave's guitar looks like a rocket ship? True, NYC Fashion week this year has been unbearably boring. Thus far, it's been filled with flowy non-descript spring dresses and B-grade stars making front row (The Hills and Gossip Girl chicks could really learn a thing or too about over-exposure. They're more omnipresent on the NYC streets than those Kanye slit g...
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Al Bundy - Psycho Dad (Don't know what's up with the subtitles, but enjoy!)
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Original Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery hasn’t played with the band since since their 1991 Lollapalooza tour, 17 years ago. But for one-night, and one-night-only Avery will perform again with Jane’s Addiction at the first-ever U.S. NME Awards being held at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theater on April 23rd. Jane’s Addiction will be crowned with the Godlike Genius Award for doing “more than
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*+A Dissertation on My Undying Love of Jane's Addiction+* _by lizziegreeneyes_Let me 'splain. [pause] No, there is too much. Let me sum up...~*Inigo Montoya*~They aren't funk per se, but they have a funk all their own & this song is what I consider to be of a mellow funk varietal (with smoky notes of peppers & a hint of black currant to finish smooth)... I am in a mellow state of mind... wish i...
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We both have the weekend off so we took the PCH to Venice. I made a mix for our drive and day at the beach. These are songs that reflect our amazing and relaxing day today at Venice Beach.It may be a bit early but I'm starting the summer road trip to the beach mixes with this one called Venice Waves with You. Jane's Addiction - Up The Beach (mp3) The Ramones {mp3} - California Sun (mp3) Paul Mc...
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To all the people who popped around and kept this place alive I'd like to say thank you, merci, danke, grazie, gracias,kiitos, tack, go raibh maith agat, tak.Those words will never wear out no matter how much they are used.My special thanks go to:deadmandeadman Me and the horse rode onleftoverkingngtivspacefistula spumeMissteeavenuestyleeSunshineDaydreamAnd to all those invisible visitors...
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...I hear you Nixne...Loud and clear...
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This could make for an interesting post, if we're willing to share. I was thinking about all of the albums I own and all of the songs I own and which artists (or bands) of whom I do not own a single album. Admitting you don't own any Grateful Dead or Dave Matthews Band or Bon Jovi or Journey (like I) isn't that big of a deal. Sometimes it takes real guts to admit that you don't own a single B...
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Quick and easy. The majority of bands/artists that were on drugs during the height of their career that have cleaned up, 9.9999 times out of 10, suck now after being "sober".New York DollsAerosmithGuns 'n' RosesLou ReedJane's Addictionand a gazillion more.I think of it this way. If you needed that type of dependancy to reach your goal than you all ready have something wrong with you.Now don't...
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Jeez, I have finals next week, this sucks.Wednesday: American Govt. ( SO EASY), Honors English (teacher is SO lame), Art...draw a picture...Thursday; This is where it gets awful, half day fortunately enough though:Girls P.E.; we have to run for 20 minutes straight and if we stop, each time is a grade deduction. Then oh joy of joys (note: major sarcasm there)...I have Honors Biology, that teache...
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Get some!Go to the ninja2009 site for your free tour sampler!http://dl.ninja2009.com/ninja/thankyou
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| 1 Up the Beach |
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| 2 Ocean Size |
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| 3 Had a Dad |
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| 4 Ted, Just Admit It... |
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| 5 Standing in the Shower...Thinking |
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| 6 Summertime Rolls |
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| 7 Mountain Song |
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| 8 Idiots Rule |
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| 9 Jane Says |
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| 10 Thank You Boys |
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| 11 Pigs in Zen |
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