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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 /TiVo
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Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Flea, Trumpet - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Angelo Moore, Saxophone - Christopher Dowd, Trombone - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Steve Hall, MasteringEngineer - Jane's Addiction, MainArtist - DAVE JERDEN, Producer, MixingEngineer, RecordingEngineer - DAVE NAVARRO, Guitar, Writer - ERIC AVERY, Bass Guitar, Writer - PERRY FARRELL, Producer, Vocals, Writer, MixingEngineer - STEPHEN PERKINS, Drums, Writer - Andy Harper, AdditionalEngineer - Jeff Piergeorge, SecondEngineer
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc.
Album review
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 /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:12
- Main artists: Jane’s Addiction
- Label: Rhino - Warner Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2010 © 1988 Warner Records Inc. 2010 ℗ 1988 Warner Records Inc. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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