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Nothing's Shocking

Jane's AddictionAudio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)

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Great bands break rules, but legends write their own. JANE'S ADDICTION have actually written the rule book for alternative music and culture through a combination of genre-defying classic songs and a cinematic live experience. Their songs serve as the Ten Commandments for alt rock, inspiring an entire generation of bands such as Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing ... Read more in Amazon's Jane's Addiction Store

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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: August 23, 1988
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Warner Bros / Wea
  • ASIN: B000002LEE
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,662 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Up The Beach
2. Ocean Size
3. Had A Dad
4. Ted, Just Admit It...
5. Standing In The Shower...Thinking
6. Summertime Rolls
7. Mountain Song
8. Idiots Rule
9. Jane Says
10. Thank You Boys
11. Pig's In Zen

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Though the songs aren't quite as good as those on Ritual De Lo Habitual, this album is much more consistent, with a heavy rock-funk-punk mix that's a pleasure to hear. The slower songs (especially "Summertime Rolls" and "Jane Says") work well, while the up-tempo material--in particular the closer "Pig's in Zen"--is both catchy and ambitious. It's a fine album overall, and if the band's Zeppelin-ward aspirations don't quite work, their music is still quite good in its own right. --Genevieve Williams

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Perry Farrell & Dave Navarro. SM.

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The masterpiece of its generation. June 30, 2005
Format:Audio CD
One of the most original and unique records of its era, "Nothing's Shocking" is the album that turned into the bar for alternative music. In many ways the LA variant of grunge, Jane's Addiction successfully combines the sounds of '70s arena rock with a punk sensibility and a post-punk feel, adding Perry Farrell's esoteric and often dense lyrics on top of this. While commercial success would follow with "Ritual de lo Habitual", its controversial artwork and its hit single, this is in my assessment the superior album, and the benchmark for alternative music since. Its a testament to Jane's Addiction that few records have been able to match this.

Admittedly, Jane's is probably not for everyone-- its hard to deny the instrumental prowess of this band: guitarist Dave Navarro can wail away with the best of them, and its through him that the influence of '70s and '80s arena sounds come through. Bassist Eric Avery has a very different sensibility, if there's one thing about Avery, its that he's really a master of sitting in a pocket, whether featured in a melodic context or even just marching to the guitar line-- he phrases slightly off to provide that sort of groove feeling. And drummer Stephen Perkins is probably the best of his generation, with a fine technique and an expressiveness that is really quite rare to find in modern drummers. But the band's calling card is really Perry Farrell, and he's the kind of thing you sort of like or dislike straight off-- his kind of punk-meets-Queen vocal approach, very much over the top the way Freddie Mercury was, but filtering out much of the technique in place of passion and a raw wail. It's not for everyone.

Getting past the band, the music on this album is intense-- their proclivity for rambling, musically, further accentuates the tighter material, and they manage to strike a fine balance between the two that they'd miss on future releases. Avery and Perkins lock together and provide propulsive foundations, laid back grooves, and ambiance to the pieces-- Navarro either explodes or focuses on color, and Farrell maintains a surrealist presence, drifting, seemingly randomly at times, in and out of the pieces, content to babble abstractly rather than provide coherent lyrics at times. It sounds like a mess, but it works well, from the explosive "Ocean Size"-- a driven modern rock anthem to the funky, laid back, atmospheric and deeply disturbing "Ted, Just Admit It" (about serial killer Ted Bundy) to the delicate, lilting ballad "Summertime Rolls". The band could rock ("Mountain Song"), swing ("Thank You Boys") and get plain funky ("Idiots Rule"), or move into a delicate mode with acoustic guitars and steel drums (single "Jane Says"). And for the album closer, they give in to Farrell's most self indulgent tendency with the totally bizarre "Pigs in Zen", an alternative masterpiece that needs to be heard to be explained.

The members of the band would manage one more album before literally getting into fist fights on-stage at Farrell brainchild Lollapalooza, and while they've all gone on to produce some great music outside of the band, none of them would quite reach this level. Essential listening.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Ages exceptionally well April 6, 2005
By halda
Format:Audio CD
It's hard to believe that this album came out in 1988 and still holds its own as one of the most rock-out albums of all time. Even when standbys such as Mother Love Bone, Fugazi and even Guns 'n Roses sound a little too stale and cliched these days, "Nothing's Shocking" still carries tremendous power in it's super-charged rock sound. Perry Farrell's shrieking, startling vocals never fail to make me take notice.

From the opening bludgeon of "Up the Beach" to the staccato aggressiveness of "Pigs in Zen", this album never lets up. Even the cheeky "Thank You Boys" is delivered with impish delight that could only come from the mind of the half-mad, feral Farrell. Compare Dave Navarro's chops with anything on your local flaccid rock station and you'll see what I mean.

It's high time to treasure this gem all over again.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars No talking, all action April 21, 2000
Format:Audio CD
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.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Changed my life in 1986
This album for some reason changed the lives of so many people I new in high school. I had to buy it again!
Published 1 month ago by B. Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Editorial Reviews: Never listen to the Editorial Reviews,!
When ever you read the Editorial Reviews they come from some kid or someone that was not into the seen when the album came out. This album is what Jane's addiction is all about. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dan The Chrome Apostle
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect
increibel sonido, un placer para ser oido una y otra vez , hasta el cansancio.
Una verdadera perla musical, .
Published 2 months ago by agustin perez
5.0 out of 5 stars What can I say?
This album is my favorite Janes album to date. With classics like Jane Says and Summertime Rolls, how can you not love it?
Published 2 months ago by FaithLoveGrace
5.0 out of 5 stars not shocking
another great album by janes addiction. You cant go wrong with this one- i just wish i had heard it years ealier.
Published 2 months ago by D. J. White
3.0 out of 5 stars Jane's Addiction, or Judas Priest. :)
Pros: Innovative, different sounds
Cons: Not what I was looking for :)

To be honest, I heard "The Mountain Song" on a local alternative rock radio station, and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome well rounded cd
This cd is full of music that is just plain good. It always makes me nervous buying a cd because I like a few songs from it but with Jane's Addiction I know I am getting a good,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Melissa L. Ledesma
5.0 out of 5 stars Addicted
Its like jane says - Coming down the mountain! Super awesome cd - I love every single song on this cd!
Published 5 months ago by DaDussa
5.0 out of 5 stars Replacing a classic
I finally got tired of my original CD skipping all the time so I replaced it with a new copy. When this release came out it was ground breaking and no one knew what Perry had in... Read more
Published 5 months ago by William M. Hamby
5.0 out of 5 stars Album is a Must Have...
This band was imperative to the alternative movement back in the 90's. The kicker - they were doing this stuff in the 80's! Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Ball
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