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Jane's Addiction Nothing's Shocking Release Date: 1988 Running Time: 45:13 Label: Warner Bros. 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 rock, 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. Greg Prato, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Up the Beach Jane's Addiction, Farrell 3:00 2 Ocean Size Avery, Farrell, Navarro, Perkins 4:20 3 Had a Dad Jane's Addiction, Farrell 3:44 4 Ted, Just Admit It... Jane's Addiction, Farrell 7:23 5 Standing in the Shower...Thinking Jane's Addiction, Farrell 3:03 6 Summertime Rolls Avery, Farrell, Navarro, Perkins 6:18 7 Mountain Song Jane's Addiction, Farrell 4:03 8 Idiots Rule Jane's Addiction, Farrell 3:00 9 Jane Says Jane's Addiction, Farrell 4:52 10 Thank You Boys Jane's Addiction, Farrell 1:00 11 Pigs in Zen Jane's Addiction, Farrell 4:30 Releases: Year Type Label 1988 CD Warner Bros. 1990 CD Warner Bros. 1988 CS Warner Bros. 1988 LP Warner Bros.

Group Members: Chris Chaney Perry Farrell Stephen Perkins Eric Avery Dave Navarro More >> Similar Artists: Henry Rollins Fishbone Faith No More A Perfect Circle The Smashing Pumpkins More >>

Influenced By: Led Zeppelin Siouxsie & the Banshees The Velvet Underground The Cure The Doors More >> Followers: Overmars Rhythm of Black Lines The Mars Volta Animal Bag Rage Against the Machine More >>

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