Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking
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Free Music Review: The greatest alternative rock album ever
Hit: 5 Stars
This cd is so great, and so much better than ritual de lo habitual, which a lot of people say they like more than this. There's something about all the songs here, and the record itself, that makes is seem definitive, a powerhouse, an epic record that only comes along once a decade, I'd rank this in the top 5 greatest albums ever made, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Clube Band, Second Edition, Loveless, Spiderland, Nothing's Shocking. This record showed just how exciting and enticing "alternative" music was in 1988, back when "alternative" meant something. It's very imaginative, and dangerous sounding, you can really inhabit this cd, see through Perry Farrell's eyes for awhile, the music is rock, like nothing since Led Zeppelin's IV, it's really that album for the 80's, a late 80's version of Zoso. Jane Says is an incredible song, the centerpiece for the album, like stairway to heaven was for Zoso. If you like records that you can get really attatched to, that can take you into another world view for awhile, and change you, buy this record today, it's very solid, and will stand as Jane's masterpiece, and one of the truly great albums of the rock era. If you don't believe me, rolling stone has placed this in it's "essential 200 albums of all time". Spin decided not to put ritual in it's top 90 of the nineties, saying something like "we almost had a staff walkout over not including ritual de habitual in the list, too bad it nothing's shocking was released in 88". Perry Farrell is a generation X icon, and this album is a huge reason why, this is a sick album, like all great albums are, where you will feel sick to your stomach because the music is too penetrating, it'll change you forever hopefully as it has me, I wish I could put it into words, the absolute beauty of this record, it is EPIC.Free Music Review: Long epics, touching ballads, and straight-up rockers. What more do you want?
Hit: 5 Stars
Jane's Addiction is good at writing epic pieces of music. Long, with multiple parts, and a lot of dynamic shifts. Which is exactly what makes "Ted, Just Admit It..." one of my favorite JA tracks. About serial killer Ted Bundy, it's pretty much everything a song of similar length and stature should be: dramatic, thought provoking, and unpredictable. And ambiguous - I'm not sure if Ferrel is endorsing or damming his actions. But I do like the song. That much I know. "Summertime Rolls" also has that mythic sweep, building from near silence to a Zep-like ballad - I can certainly hear the "Rain Song" influence in it. It's just majestic. Seems like hyperbole, but I don't know what else to say. If you're not into epic songs, don't worry, because there's a lot of just plain rock `n' roll: "Ocean Sized"; "Had a Dad" and "Mountain Song" are like Led Zeppelin for the alt-rock era. Only I think the guitar solo on "Mountain Song" is better than anything Jimmy Page ever played, because I'm probably the only fan of both Jane's Addiction and Led Zeppelin that prefers Jane's Addiction greatly. They even involve a sax section on "Idiots Rule", which is otherwise just another great heavy rocker. One of my favorites, in fact. Not as good as "Jane Says", though. An acoustic ballad with a steel drum and a brutally honest, but sympathetic, portrayal of a struggling junkie. And it really resonates. It's locked in an endless deathmatch with "Three Days" as my favorite Jane's Addiction song. Now I don't like "Pig's in Zen" much. It's massively popular, but I think it's rather stupid. The jokey, ragtime novelty "Thank You Boys" isn't much better, and "Standing in the Shower... Thinking" overdoses on wah-wah. Still, this is an amazing album. Only Ritual de lo Habitual is better in the Jane's Addiction catalogue.Free Music Review: This is an Acid-Trip and a Metal-Funk Explosion in One
Hit: 5 Stars
The Amazon reviewer says that the songs on this album aren't as good as those on "Ritual De Lo Habitual," but that this album is "much more consistent." What is that supposed to mean? This album DEFINED Janes Addiction and set them apart from the world of hair-band slop during the late Eighties. It's "much more consistent" than "Ritual" because it's much BETTER than "Ritual." "Nothing's Shocking" showed us that bands don't have to follow formulas to be successful. This album defied categorization at the time. Is it metal, like Metallica? Is it alternative, like The Smiths? Is it funk-based like Red Hot Chili Peppers? The answers are, YES, YES, and YES. With Eric Avery's pounding bass-rhythms and Stephen Perkins' virtuoso percussions providing the true foundation of the music, Dave Navarro's trippy/Zep-esque guitars were free to weave a tapestry of sound that was complimented by an unconventional singer/screamer in Perry Farrell. Metalheads could appreciate songs like "Had A Dad," "Mountain Song," and "Pigs in Zen" while the alternative crowd got into the more psychedelic and funk-based songs like "Summertime Rolls" and "Idiots Rule." This is the definitive Janes Addiction album. "Ritual" was more pop-heavy and erratic, wheras this album is dark, often funny, daring, emotional, and much more involved with the human spirit than "Ritual." It really is the perfect encapsulation of the power of Janes Addiction, and it should not be overlooked in favor of their more radio-friendly, but thematically inferior second studio album, "Ritual De Lo Habitual."Free Music Review: A beautiful and timeless classic...
Hit: 5 Stars
To this day, 'Nothing's Shocking' remains one of the most original rock albums ever recorded. Catchy bass lines, wailing guitar solos, unique drumming sequences, and of course - Perry Ferrell's vocals. Ferrell's performance alone would qualify this album as one of the all-time greats as his voice whines, yells, and echoes like no other - AMAZING.
On 'Nothing's Shocking' the band combines arena rock and indie/underground sounds to create this musical masterpiece. The mellow bass line of 'Up the Beach' starts off the album before introducing the listener to Navarro's wailing guitar lead and Ferrell's brilliant vocals with his 'oos' in the background along with other various sounds. The next song 'Ocean Size' begins with an acoustic melody backed by some more 'oos' from Perry before the music stops and Ferrell yells 'Three, Four!!!', kicking off the explosion of arena rock size guitars. From there on the album shifts in and out of different styles and never gets boring. The combination of catchy tunes like 'Standing in the Shower Thinking' and 'Had a Dad', ballads like 'Summertime Rolls' and the infamous 'Jane Says', funky and weird tunes like 'Idiots Rule' and 'Pigs in Zen', and the explosive rock classic 'Mountain Song' makes this album a brilliant composition that is essential to any music fan.
RECOMMENDATION: If you enjoy Perry Ferrell's vocals and musical abilities be sure to include Porno for Pyros album 'God's Good Urge' into your collection. Although much mellower in sound, it contains beautiful vocal arrangements from Ferrell and wonderful melodies similar to the more quiet pieces by Jane's Addiction.
Free Music Review: No talking, all action
Hit: 5 Stars
Nothing's Shocking is one of the most amazing displays of musical force there is. The primal, screaming energy contained within is a revelation in the purest sense. Although it's not nearly as raging today as it was when it was released, it still contains enough power to impress anyone.The music is incredible. Perry Farrell's manic howls provide some of the best lyrics that can be found in alternative rock. Dave Navarro plays guitar like a maniac, and Eric Avery's bass is what truly helps drive the band, simple yet utterly brilliant. Stephen Perkin's drumming is incredible. Every song on this album is good.
The opener, "Up The Beach" is a sort of swaying, gentle track that provides a perfect introduction. "Ocean Size" hits with the force of a tidal wave - play the song LOUD. "Had a Dad" is melodic and groovy, and truly excellent. "Ted, Just Admit It" is an epic, funky song. "Standing in the Shower . . . Thinking" is a quick, hard blast of funk. "Summertime Rolls" is a great song with a sort of dream-like quality.
"Mountain Song" is simply one of the greatest things ever recorded. The bassline is one of the best ever, and the song explodes with a force that dwarfs most others. Perry howling "coming down the mountain . . ." and "cash in now, honey" will send chills down your spine. "Idiots Rule" rocks. "Jane Says" is a classic, one of the all-time great songs. "Pigs in Zen" is a brilliant, clever, insightful song, listen closely.
Nothing's Shocking is simply an album you have to own.