Strays [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD] [ENHANCED] [LIMITED EDITION]

Jane's Addiction

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 22, 2003)
• Original Release Date: July 22, 2003
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Limited Edition
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00009YUMB
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #121,360 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Los Angeles, nay, America's Greatest Band Returns!, July 26, 2003

By	William A. Schooling "Al Schooling" (Alta Loma, Ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jane's Addiction is one of the only "Alternative" bands that actually fits that title. They were never just classic rock, country rock, or punk rock with new guitar settings. They were literally the Alternative to all that other stuff in the late 80's & 90's that was simply repackaged music under a different catagory title. Quite simply, this was one of the only bands that really matter of the last 20 years.
That said I had high expectations for Strays and they didn't dissapoint. They still sound unlike any other band around, even the ones who try and sound like them. This album is another classic. It's not just a repeat of Nothing's Shocking or Ritual Do Lo Habitual, but it still only sounds like Jane's Addiction.
One thing Jane's still has is some of the best changes and transitions of any band ever. If a song's not doin' it for you at first, wait a few minutes 'cos they'll get to the tasty part. Now let's just hope we don't have to wait 13 years for another follow up, but even if we do, this album proves that: a) reunion albums actually can be great, and b) even at 13 years, this one was worth the wait.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Really good, but not a classic., June 14, 2004

By	H3@+h (VT) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Most of the other reviews have gotten the point across, this is a good album, especially considering the break they took, but it's not their best. Overall it's more of a straight-forward rock record, and not as creative or unique as the old stuff is. Still though, if you don't compare it to their other albums it's really good, and better than most of the crap I continue to hear on radio. The first 3 tracks are very strong, "Everybody's Friend" is a nice slow song, and the closer is sweet too. As far as the DVD goes, it's about 20-30 minutes of behind-the-scenes type footage, and the video for "Just Because" also. The disc and DVD are a must for the fanatic, newcomers should just get "Nothing's Shocking" or "Ritual De Lo Habitual".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait!, February 8, 2004

By	A. Jarrette-kenny (Cliffside Park, N.J. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this cd in L.A. on the day of it's release last July and it's still in the cd player. It's been 9 years since I loved a cd this much. I couldn't be happier. There is no rap on this cd, just much needed ROCK done by the masters. Perry Is the only true rock star left,who never fails to
do the frontman role correctly.

Pick this up without hesitation.