Nothing's Shocking EXPLICIT LYRICS Jane's Addiction

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  • Release Date: 10/25/1990
  • Original Release: 1988
  • Sales Rank: 19,499
  • Label: WARNER BROS / WEA
  • UPC: 075992572729

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Nothing's Shocking

1LISTENUp the Beach 3:00
2LISTENOcean Size 4:20
3LISTENHad a Dad 3:44
4LISTENTed, Just Admit It... 7:23
5LISTENStanding in the Shower...Thinking 3:03
6LISTENSummertime Rolls 6:18
7LISTENMountain Song 4:03
8LISTENIdiots Rule 3:00
9LISTENJane Says 4:52
10LISTENThank You Boys 1:00
11LISTENPigs in Zen 4:30

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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, All Music Guide

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Nothing's Shockingby Anonymous

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February 02, 2006: This production was a nail in the coffin of cheesy 80's music. It defined where the hard rock must go for the next generation ( belive me, I was there). Even when it's just a little bit less focussed than Ritual, this production is more rocker and driven, music and lyrics are more on your face. Just check the bass line of Mountain Song or the lyrics of Ted Just Admit It. Could somebody imagine acts like Placebo or White Stripes without Jane's influence? I Don't.

Nothing's Shockingby Anonymous

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September 07, 2004: I've been a huge Jane's Addiction fan for about 14 years now, and Nothing's Shocking was my second album that I bought of theirs. It’s a GREAT album, and is one of the best Alternative Rock albums ever made. A lot of people would say Ritual De Lo Habitual is their best, but for me it’s this right here.


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