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Psi Com

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If you think you love Jane's Addiction and Porno For Pyros, check out Psi-Com. This CD is an amazing 5-song testament to Perry Farrell's unique visions. While it takes a bit to get used to (Perry sounds like Peter Murphy from Bauhaus on this CD!), it is a rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Anyone who likes art rock or goth rock will love Psi-Com.

Although this is not the howling Perry Farrell that we are used to in Jane's A, this five song sample has some of the great lyrics that define Perry's songwriting. Every song is excellent and has great replay value. "Human Condition" and "City of 9 Gates" will amaze you with their subject matter, and the scream in "Xiola" marks the discovery of Perry's trademark screaming. Definately a must have for all Janes Addiction/Porno for Pyros fans.

Perry Farrell, talent behind Janes Addiction and Porno for Pyros started out in a one off band from LA called Psi Com. My first reaction after hearing this CD was, "Why didnt he stick with THEM!" Personally, I like this album much better than early Janes. The music is moody, thoughtful, gloomy and just plain good. Very mid-eighties Goth/Post Punk sounding. It goes very well with Siouxsie's Juju album, PiL's Second Edition and Christian Death's Only Theatre of Pain. Perry, you should have stayed a Goth and left the funk punk to the Peppers!

Don't listen to the guy who dissed this CD. It is awesome. I am a huge fan of all types of music including goth and death rock. This CD is pretty dark at times but bitchin none the less. "Ho Ka Hey" is a great rocker. All the songs are unique but completely different from Janes Addiction. I wish there were more releases by these guys. The guitar is great and the bass is heavy. no simple tunes here. I wish I could have seen them live. At times it is hard to recognise Perry, but all the vocals are his.

If you love janes and p4p this album is a must. Its very raw and displays perrys great talents as a singer and writer.Two thumbs way up!

This cd shows that Perry Farrell(hope I didn't spell that as horribly wrong as I think I did) has always been great. Xiola is probably my favorite song that he's ever recorded. The rest of the album oddly enough reminds me of the Birthday Party and I'm not quite certain if it's just my imagination or an actual influence on the song writers that shined through. It's really quite good, so even if you don't like Jane's Addiction you might want to look into it. After all, if you didn't see him in the credits you might not even know it was Perry singing on this thing.

People talkin' 'bout Perry's eveolution and how this release gives a cool perspective but I gotta say the guitar work is real hip too. Angular riffs and licks that make this pretty cool even when you forget who is singing. Oh but yes Perry's voice is wild over this type of music. Enjoy.

This EP isn;t for everyone but hardcore Janes fans will certainly appreciate the humble beginnings of Perry Farrell in this mid-80's goth/new wave quartet. While the tracks are definitely not radio friendly, it is easy to hear the early stages of Perry's genius when it comes to mixing a variety of musical styles. While the music is solid, it makes the listener appreciate the absolute brilliance of Jane's Addiction - both musically and lyrically.

I can't really say that I ever got into goth. But if you enjoy it, this is definately something to add to your collection. Perry Farrell and Michael Patton are two of the greats that came from this era. Both are willing to try anything and have shown over the years their abilities to basically succeed at anything they do. Patton is not on this album, but if you love music you must seek Patton's work as well.

Perry is a gifted singer. He has his own sound. Rumor has it that he will be working with the band from BOSTON WOODGRAIN THEORY. I can not wait for there new CD. I wish Perry and those guys the best of luck. This CD from Psi Com is with out a doubt a great christmas gift.