Ritual De Lo Habitual

I am so bad at talking about things I like :[

This album is one of a dozen or so cassettes that my partner was gifted by their father. I was tempted to listen to the album in that format, but our cassette player runs fast. My awareness of Jane's Addiction has been entirely secondhand, with my partner having inherited a mild interest in them from their father via the multiple Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros cassettes which now sit on our shelves. Their general vibe, and my understanding of my partner's father, had led me to assume they were something akin to a punk band, and it was a bit of an adjustment period to realize I had been wrong. I've realized over time that his music taste is older and more focused on early rock than I had assumed, and Ritual De Lo Habitual is, in turn, an alternative rock album which takes far more cues from classic rock sensibilities than I had anticipated. Once I got used to this unexpected sound though, I found myself quite enjoying the near-manix vocal energy and at times near-psychedlic rock instrumentation. Some songs here go a bit long or lean a little more spacey than I would like, but I respect the bones of these ideas and have heard many later bands build on them into songs and albums which I enjoyed more thoroughly (this album most reminds me of MGMT's Congratulations, a project which I absolutely love). I can hear the free spirit of Jane's Addiction in these songs and understand why people would be drawn into their sound, cultivating a well-deserved status as a cult favorite band. Highlights: Stop!, No One's Leaving, Obvious, Been Caught Stealing, Three Days, Then She Did..., Classic Girl

first listen not really my vibe

5.0 - Awesome

90s metal. Playful, joyful, very much of its time. Creative, varied.

Ritual De Lo Habitual...need I say more?

I liked the back half of this much better than the front half. I think it could grow on me if I give it the chance. Will revisit

I spent so much time listening to Nothings Shocking I forgot what a gem this one is too. Sofa king good.

There are a few fun songs on here. But Ferrell’s voice becomes a little taxing over the length of the album. 3/5 Might listen again

Such a unique sound and they use it to its fullest, giving us a little of everything

Hmmm. Another one of those albums I wish I liked, or I feel like I should like but it's just kinda boring. I remember loving been caught stealing as a little kid but I mean who could dislike that one. Dave Navarro was hot, Perry Ferrell is crazy, the bass lines sound like Seinfeld, it's fine to play at a bbq with other 40/50 something's the end

I quite digged this album a fair bit. There's some great stuff on here. "Three Days" and "Stop!" are stand-out tracks to me. "Obvious" dragged on a little too long for my liking. 7.5 / 10

Fun punk album

Good energy but I think that worked against them sometimes. Just really busy at times.

Aw geez dood. Another metal album. I can tell that this is going to be a metal album because of the parental advisory sticker and the design of this album cover being in line with where rock album art was at during the time (i.e., it's hideous and would smell dingy if album covers had scents). I suspect there'll be some sacrilegious, provocative lyrics packed in here too, which is GAY. Anyways, on with the music. Alt rock, huh? I wasn't expecting that. This album is dragged down pretty far by the vocals. They seriously rub me the wrong way - the way they're mastered is very strange. They sound like they've been pitched-up and had all of their edges shaved off in post. A shame, as these vocals would otherwise pair nicely with the instrumentals - the songwriting is definitely there. The instrumentals are a lot better. Despite being of-the-time, the guitars have a grandiose, larger-than-life feel with a satisfying level of bite. The grungier sound isn't really in my sphere of interest, but there's definitely competent bits. I can appreciate the intricate, multilayered sound. There's definitely a lot more going on with these grungy tunes than what I traditionally associate with the genre. Overall, this was a tolerable listen, but the style isn't really for me. Book time. The band's best album. A few comparisons to Led Zeppelin. "Three Days" is the band's "Stairway to Heaven", apparently. "...their elegant, edgy epitaph." Wikipedia verifies that this album includes their best-known material, is considered an alternative rock classic, was generally well-received by critics and performed decently on the US charts in addition to having more modest success on the Australian, Canadian and UK charts. If this really is a classic in alternative rock, then I suppose I can let this one through. I cosign this inclusion.

Gonna start by saying I fully expected this to be a Spanish album. Anyway. The production? Loved it. Creative, clean, cohesive as hell. Then I read the lyrics, and oof. Too personal, too simplistic in spots. The kind of thing where you're like "cool, this clearly meant something to you, but it does nothing for me." Not sure I'd revisit. But those instrumentals and that production? Solid.

I remember when I first heard “Stop”, their first single from this album. It was my first year of college and it sounded like nothing I’d heard before. The power, the amazing guitar by Dave Navarro, the driving drums from Steve Perkins, and of course, Perry’s unique voice. It was perfect. The smoldering intensity of “3 Days” and “Then She Did”, the amazing guitar of “Obvious” (it’s basically one long solo), the weirdness of “Of Course”, the sweetness of “Classic Girl”. I hadn’t listened to it in years, and it still holds up. Proves that flawed people can create great art (Perry, not the rest of the geniuses)

This album came out the summer before I went to college. Along with Nothings Shocking it was the soundtrack of my college years. Classic Girl is still one of my favorites along with Stop. Perry Farrell is one of the 90’s era GOATS

Now we're talkin'. Unique and immediately recognizable--that voice, that metal guitar appearing in an alternative rock repertoire. And of course, the dogs barking at the beginning of "Been Caught Stealing" is iconic. I did not remember that three of the last four songs were super long--7-10 minutes each. Great guitar lines in "Three Days" but the three do drag on a bit. Do I penalize this album a star because not every song is memorable? Yeah, probably. I still really like it though.

There's a lot going on with this album. Musically I think they really had some amazing soundscapes going on like on tracks Obvious, Been Caught Stealing, and Of Course, however I find the vocals to be a mixed bag. I love weird vocals, and bad vocals, but Perrys is neither bad nor weird, it's just kinda grating overtime. I think the some Then She Did may be his best vocal delivery cause it's the least vocally straining, the range seems to fit more then some of the other songs. Unfortunately some of the songs people rave about the most like Three Days, Stop!, and Classic Girl kinda just felt alright. And I can't get over that especially with Three Days, when people were claiming this song is the best rock song ever or of the 2000s, and like, I'm sorry, but I just do not get it. The subject matter of the song is very touching and I have nothing against the meaning nor what it's about, but the overall sound of that song and some of the others just built up so much tension just for it to slowly drain away without much payoff. I think this album will definetly change the more I listen to it, positively or negatively, but either way my take away as of right now is that its a cool album that doesn't really speak that much to me.

Gear: SIMGOT SuperMix 4 Artwork: 😇😇😇 Production: 🤏🎚️🔥 Music: 💉🌪️🖤 Rating: 🚭🚭🚭🚭/5

I can't really explain why but I really can't with this band

I wouldn't be caught stealing this album.

I'm not a fan of this band, but there was a few nice and creative songs on this one and nothing bad overall. A 3 stars rating will do it, I guess.

Top 10 rock albums of all time for me! Funny how this album cover was so controversial. Although it probably would be again in Trump’s ‘Murica.

It was fine. Nothing groundbreaking to me

Mixed bag. Some hits and some that were a little out there and funky.

Everything I hate about the 80’s/90’s in one album. Why does the lead singer sound like a pitbull who got a gland expression at the vet. Jesus Christ this is one of the more annoying albums I’ve had to sit through yet. “Then she did” was the closet thing I got to enjoying a song. A cool prog rock track. The guitar work is okay for the most part here, but I cannot get over the whiny vocals. 10/10 never revisiting this again.

Not my favorite alternative record it’s punk and it’s unique Ain’t no right starts with a minute long skit and that’s interesting but kinda sucks. This just feels so much like a product of its time and I think Jane addiction not that great. Probably won’t ever revisit but it had moments

6/10 Not a massive fan of your man's voice, but the music is good enough. At its best when they don't hit it too hard and let the songs breathe a bit.

Saved? ✅ Would listen again? ✅ Would recommend to anyone? ✅ Would buy on Vinyl? ✅

I liked this slightly more than Nothings’s Shocking. The instrumental and vocal performances here were all really great. Three Days is an epic song that earns its length. Favorites were Stop!, Ain’t No Right, Been Caught Stealing, and Three Days.

3.11

1990, американский альтернативный рок. Второй студийный альбом. Первые 5 треков драйвовые, а последние 4 размеренные и экспериментальные, включая еврейские мотивы в Of Course. Треки: Been Caught Stealing, Three Days.

Fine album, no real notes I guess. I wish the guy didn't sing I do not like his voice very much.

Honestly enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to. Not typically into the heavier stuff so my impression of the band was wrong.

Classic album

6/10 – Decent

Ik vond het een toffe verassing! Zeker de 2e helft van het album vond ik erg sterk, met natuurlijk de 10 minuten klapper Three Days als mijn favoriet

Been a long time. Not something I grew up with, but can definitely appreciate.

These guys are an acquired taste. Like it’s jammy but not hip jammy. There is a lot of bass leading tracks but it’s not Primus. There can be catchiness but there is also B side type shit. I don’t really know why this is on the list. It’s not groundbreaking and influential that I know of. It was a break from the grunge sound and the deep voice Scott Stapp trash. I will say that Been Caught Stealing is a generational song. That cannot be mistaken. But ya, other than that, mid album. Not really worthy on this list but it’s close I guess. Choice cut: Been Caught Stealing

Pour commencer la pochette : qu’est ce que c’est ce truc chelou mdrr Vraiment pas mal. J’pense que c’est une découverte quand même pcq le nom me dit rien du tout, mais j’ai l’impression de reconnaître certaines chansons…

Great album, brings back memories of high school.

Did not really interest me much at all. 2 stars or D+.

Lourd

Always like Janes Addiction and was surprised to see them on this list. But I dont think I've ever heard this album in full before today. Its fine. While it is fun and enjoyable at times some of the longer songs have the tendency to drag. 3/5

This album fucks

A little loud, but some good songs

Too Loud™️

o amigo definiu como hard rock meia boca, eu defino como MAIS CANSADO QUE SUBIR MORRO COM ENFISEMA muito chato filho pqp

eu achei que seria bem mais paioso. não to falando que eh bom nao, eh mediano no máximo. uma pegada de hard rock meia boca que não me agrada muito. MAS EI, pelo menos não é red hot!!!

Enjoyed this more than I thought. A lot of quite straightforward rock songs with some class solos. Nice bit of variety with some of the folk stuff. I hear a lot of punk influences too. I get his voice is kind of Marmite but I rated it.

This is eclectic. There's some great stuff in here but sometimes it's a little much. Not always my thing. And sometimes the vocal doubling is too dissimilar that it's distracting and makes for not an enjoyable listen. The album also doesn't just jump out and grab me.

Torn on this one. I learned guitar to this album a long time ago, and a few tracks really hold up. But, I just kept thinking that these are the dumbest guys. That’s fine on No One’s Leaving or Been Caught Stealing, but on 10 minute extended tracks, it’s wears a little thin.

One of the best alternative rock albums ever, right after Jane's Addiction already dropped one of the best alternative rock albums ever a couple years before. It's incredibly sad how they couldn't keep it together as a band after making this. First half has incredible energy and 2 of their best songs, second half has atmospheric masterpieces. Truly one of a kind record

Eh

Wel oke

I find Jane’s Addiction to be an incredibly confusing band. It’s like cock rock made by artsy weirdos. Love this record.

A very good album. The video for Been Caught Stealing is classic. I enjoy Dave Navarro's guitar and the rest of the band is strong too. Perry Farrell's vocals are unique. They fit the music and the mood, but I understand how some would find them a bit annoying. This is worth listening to, but overall it's just not as good as Nothing's Shocking.

Was decent. Sounded to be like garbage water and also unicorns. Depending on the song. Some were shit others halfway to decent. Objectively not horrible. Subjectively I'm so glad it's over with

This was a tough review because I absolutely dislike the band. But I'm going to pretend that I don't and try to be honest. Musically is very interesting. Very energetic, psychedelic and funky, changing from dub to alternative rock seamlessly. Best tune is Three Days. Great intensity and change ups. However, Perry Farrell's tone and singing are very samey making listening to the album very tiring. But hey, the songs are constructed in a very creative way.

A lot better than I expected.

in a book of insulting, laughable inclusions, this has gotta be somewhere in the top 10. a SECOND Jane's addiction album? one that sounds like a collection of demos? that has been so thoroughly forgotten that today was the first time i was ever aware of it? get this shit out of my face

I think that one track with the violin was pretty cool. The rest of the record is kinda just meh. Favourite Track(s): Of Course Least Favourite Track(s): No One's Leaving

First half is doodoo dogshit, second half is actually really good

Decent, couple of very strong songs. Just scraping in for a 3.

I’ve never liked Jane’s Addiction, but I didn’t mind listening to a full album. Been Caught Stealing is awful and I hate it. The album tracks were fine. “Pets” would be the only Perry Farrell track I’d voluntarily listen to ever again (not a Porno For Pyros fan either). Giving this a better than expected 3/5

Definitely a bit of nostalgia coloring this review (I still have this CD from when it was released when I was in high school) but, damn, as crazy as Perry Ferrell is, he made some good music.

I just feel like I'm watching Entourage

trash

rellay enjoyed this one

This is another album that I've listened to many, many times. It's one of those albums that when I listen to the album, it immediately takes me back to a particular time in life. In this case, I was getting ready to enter my second year of college when this came out and I had this cassette tape playing in the tape deck of my car over and over again for months. While the first side of the album (tracks 1 through 5) are the ones people are probably more familiar with, I think the second side of the album (tracks 6 through 9) is actually the better side. It's much more melodic and the music is more complex. That side of the album is in memory of Perry Farrell's girlfriend, Xiola Blue, who died from a heroin overdose at the age of 18. And the song "Then She Did" is about Farrell's mother dying by suicide when he was just 4 years old. If the songs on the second side don't punch you in the gut, I don't know what will.

Punkmetalrockachtige band, het klinkt op zn slechtst als een bak herrie en op zn best als een bak herrie met metalinvloeden? Ik ben niet wild van vooral de zanger, die zit op de wittevervelendeschreeuwzangschaal gevaarlijk dicht bij de Beastie Boys. Moet wel zeggen dat bijvoorbeeld de bass op Been Caught Stealing echt moddervet is. Sowieso halen de andere bandleden Jane's Addiction behoorlijk stevig uit de 2 sterren hoek. De drums zijn clean, de bass is geweldig en de gitaar is niet distorted. Dat zijn toch behoorlijk wat pluspunten, wat het dus ontzettend jammer maakt dat ze een verschrikkelijke zanger hebben. Wat is dat toch met bands en dan voornamelijk punk/rock/metal bands en een verschrikkelijke zanger hebben? Er zit hier namelijk echt een prima album in, 3 sterren en misschien zelfs meer, maar deze zanger? Ik trek hem echt niet, jammer man want bijvoorbeeld Three Days is een heerlijk nummer, prachtig weer die basgitaar en die drums. Ok, de langere nummers op dit album; Three Days, Then She Did, halen me iets meer over. Ik ben geen fan, maar dit is best een prima rock/metal/punk achtig album. Album had geen seconde langer moeten duren alleen, pfoe dit was me toch best wel een zit. Dit album voelde soms toch als de langste 50 minuten die ik gehad heb. FAVO: Aint no right, Been caught stealing, Three days

This is very good. Can hear the influence on tge Red Hot Chili Peppers, but the quality here is mire consistent. At the same time, it’s less fun than the Chili Peppers. High 3, low 4. A 3 for now — I should listen again.

Great harmonies in this one

Pretty great album.

2.5 , but 5 for stealing .

I haven’t listened to a Jane’s Addiction album before, but I’ve heard some of their songs. They're a quality band. Stop!: 7.8/10 Cool funky and kick ass. No One’s leaving: 6.4/10 Fast and funky. Ain’t no right: 6.6/10 Raw. Fast. Hard and intense. Obvious: 6.6/10 The guitar is interesting. Heavily distorted but it doesn’t sound heavy. It’s sounds unique. Been Caught Stealing: 7/10 Quirky and poppy. Three Days: 6.5/10 Interesting guitar. The album seems to have taken a somber turn. Then She Did…: 7.4/10 I like the chorusy guitar. Of Course: 5.5/10 Middle eastern sounding. Classic Girl: 6/10 Relaxed and calm ending to a highly energetic album.

Generic and simply uninteresting

Like RHCP and the Doors, a great band is overshadowed by a pretentious singer. But this album is too good. The singles hit and the long tunes show musical maturity.

meh

Some nice soundscapes, enjoyed some creative choices more than others.

I actually really like the vibe and tunes and the songs that go more to the metal-side of things are very nice

You can tell a lot from an album cover. For example, this one tells me that this album is for edgy Gen X men and nobody else. And the music certainly reinforces that.

Painful.

I know some people who are super into Jane's Addiction, so I thought I might be super into Jane's Addiction. Alas. It was not to be.

I'd heard a couple of tracks but never a full album. Interesting to hear what a big influence this must have been on Vent 414, a band I am familiar with.

Of the great alternative bands of the 90s, I think JA may be the most under appreciated. In the years following their untimely demise, both Perry and Dave have become weird sideshows, and their recent on stage handbags probably sealed the deal on them in the court of public opinion as a couple of drug addled casualties of rock and roll. Setting the circus aside, they made two of the best ever alternative rock albums of any era and were poised to explode when they called it quits. Everything changes everything, but with grunge and metal having a huge moment in the first half of the 90s, it seems likely that JA could have been as massive as Nirvana or Metallica. I'd argue that they are far better than both (and I like both of those bands quite a lot). They were great on record and they were great live. IMO, there are few better guitarists in alternative music than Dave Navarro, and the trio of Navarro, Avery, and Perkins is as good as any band from the era. Anyway, this record is fantastic, but imo not quite as great as its predecessor, which is also on the list

Favorite tracks: Stop!, Been Caught Stealing Overall, I continue to find Jane's Addiction more annoying than anything else

Not my favorite from Jane's Addiction but still a very quality album. Somehow they take elements of bands like Primus and RHCP which I think are a little overrated and make them sound fire. The riffs, the solos, the grooves are all intense and exciting. Hell yeah!

I don't know why this Jane's Addiction album was included. It's fine but I don't think it's their best work.

8.5/10

This was OK, but massively spoiled by Spotify's terrible performance.

I mean, I'm not a skater in late 80's Los Angeles, so i don't know if I'm the target audience for this, but it's not really doing it for me. I love Stop, mainly because of Guitar Hero, but the rest is just kinda mush to me - especially as I can't understand a words hes saying!

I can’t put less than 3 stars for this album even tho I know I won’t listen to it again. I mean now that I’ve discovered the Art of Björk, I understand why she inspired many artists like Mistiki (A lot I think) and Rosalia on her last album but also Aurora, I totally see all of them in this album. Just for all of the great artists she has created with her music I have to put at least 3 stars, even if I think you need to be high to explore the full potential.

Old favourite good tomlousteb after a few year

Yeah this is exactly the type of music I don’t like. I feel like I can see why it is good in comparison for the genre but otherwise not for me.

Such a distinct 90s rock sound. I remember seeing a Jane's Addiction video when I was a kid in the 90s and thought it was so odd and even disturbing, though I liked how different it was compared to other 90s rock acts. The music is noisy, sounding almost disjointed at times, but it all comes together in harmony in the end. This was a good listen and I understand why it's on this list, though it's another one that I'm not sure I'd revisit intentionally.

Its ok. Has some of their hits

Regular iTunes users will know about its various mysteries. Albums with the wrong artwork. Albums that appear but can’t be found and won’t play. Albums that strangely lose odd tracks at random and sometimes, music that disappears completely. Today I’ve cleared up a longstanding iTunes mystery. The curious case of Ritual de lo Habitual. This album has appeared on my iPod for the last 20 years as just five tracks. Stop!, No-one’s Leaving, Ain’t No Right, Obvious and Been Caught Stealing. Listening to the whole thing today has jogged my memory. I bought the album on the strength of Been Caught Stealing, ripped it, found the second half boring and got rid of the CD. These days I have a bit more patience for moody, long-form experimental, shoegaze-adjacent rock. So I quite enjoyed hearing the second half for the first time in a couple of decades, but I also completely understand the actions of my teenage self.

Grunge is generally pretty yawn inducing for me. There are only two bands associated with the genre I actually like and I’d argue both don’t really fit it (Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana). So anyway Jane’s Addiction try to make it sound funky and cool and it just makes it worse. I mean they’re kind of a well known band so maybe it’s not bad that you should listen to this but the music itself is pretty bad. Two stars?

Just ok

Been caught stealing is great, otherwise meh

One of my favorite opening tracks in all of the Rock n' roll... STOP! Perry showing off his visceral vocals and some kick a$$ bass-drums and wonderfully infused guitar licks.

Decent. Listened before but still didn’t get where it needed to

I have heard of this band before but I do not believe I have listened to their music so I am excited to get into it. I like the sound of track 1, it just feels like it is missing something though and I am not quite sure what. I like the transition that happens around the 2-minute mark, I might retract my previous statement about it missing something; I feel like this is what it needed. It is kind of hard to pinpoint an initial genre. I feel like "rock" is so vague. I think I like track 2 less than track 1. It definitely has more of a punk vibe to it. The guitar solo in track 3 is amazing, I think I am just very iffy about punk rock as a whole. I like track 4 a lot. It is probably my favorite on the album so far. Track 5 is also really good. It is the most listened to song on the album and I can see why. My only notes for track 6 is that it was way too long. Honestly, it is the same for track 6 and I haven't gotten to 7 yet but I am sure it will be the same as well. I think overall, this album started pretty well, and got increasingly boring. I am thinking three stars.

I have a feeling 3/5 might be a bit harsh if I gave it another couple of listens. I think part of my issue is I didn't know what Janes' Addiction's sound was like before listening...and I'm not really sure I know now.

Its ok nothing special- generic american rock

Idk. This album was kinda meh for me. Like Guns And Roses I don't like the singer and Navarro didn't really impress me. I like most 90's stuff but this one didn't hit it.

I don't know what it is, but Jane's Addiction has just never done much for me. They found their sound, then they REALLY stuck to it and I just don't find it that interesting.

It was okay. I don't have more to say about it.

3/5 Eh, it was alright. I wanted to like this more, but nothing stood out to me at all.

This is far and away Jane's Addictions best work, building upon their first two releases before putting out this epic alt rock release. The songs on Ritual De Lo Habitual build, they get weird, they draw you into their druggy haze. The songs also fucking rock, the entire band is on point here and sounds fantastic. Been Caught Stealing followed by Three Days smack dab in the middle is such a sonic treat, I especially enjoy where Three Days goes, building up to an epic jam tune. Was curious to see if the dog leading off Been Caught Stealing got a credit and discovered that opening was unintentional. Perry Farrell had a needy rescue dog at the time named Annie and decided to bring her into the studio instead of leaving her home alone. Annie got excited and started barking and coincidentally got caught on tape and the band decided to leave it in. It was absolutely the right call as it works so well. Just thought that was a neat little bit of lore. 5 stars!

top 3 - Of Course, Been Caught Stealing, Three Days. I would actually rate this a 3.5/5 but it's not possible. It was alright, was underwhelmed since I expected it to be more aggressive. Chance of coming back for another listen.

fajna, troche na jedno kopyto, fajna piosenka obvious

could hardly get through (didn't) - just not my kind of music

Loved it! Wasn't expecting so much variety in songs, but there we are. Especially liked the fiddly lalala one. And Been Caught Stealing is just a classic 90s track.

I've really try to like this album over the years but the only track I'll relisten to is been caught stealing. Perrys voice is too whiny for my ears mostly. Reminds me of smoking with my boyfriend and him planning his next five finger discount.

kinda fun, aber nicht ultra fan

I’ve known and liked Stop! and Been Caught Stealing most of my life but I’ve never felt a strong urge to listen to this album. I was blown away particularly by the back half of this album, and I’m definitely going to revisit this one soon.

Classic but I prefer Nothing’s Shocking.

Been Caught Stealing is a great song but I’m not an overall fan of theirs. A little harder than I usually like.

It was aight

Been Caught Stealing is one of the earliest songs that I remember hearing as a kid. The dogs barking stood out to me as odd at the time, and honestly still do. Stop! is a hell of a fun opener. Three Days is a jam. Otherwise, this was a fine enough album. I find Farrell's voice a little taxing, but it is certainly unique and the instrumentals were solid. I'd say high 3 for me.

Been Caught Stealing is so memorable. There's something about the singers voice where it's so nasally, but so perfect at the same time. Maybe because I have heard some JA songs before? Probably would hate it more if this was a first time listen. Something about the drums and the bass really shine throughout this whole album. high 3 here

Still can't really jive with the singers voice but other than that this was a pretty rockin' album. Definitely a unique group with how they create songs, some are big hits but some are huge misses. Then She Did... was probably my favorite song on this album. Going to give this a 4 because of uniqueness but its a lower 4 in terms of enjoyment.

On one hand I don't really like Perry Farrell's voice, but I think it works fantastically with the music. So maybe I actually like it? Idk I'm conflicted. It's at least unique. Stop, Been Caught Stealing are great. Bass in Three Days is great. I don't love Of Course. Low 4.

solide plaat... beter dan de grunge die volgde

J'sA is such a fun band to listen to; going to dive back into this for sure.

Perry's vocal always distracts from this band.

I have a tough time tolerating a whole album of the whining vocals in Jane's Addiction. I quite liked the rest of the band - there is musical variety in their songs, and the unapologetic 90s guitar and delicious thumping bass is great. I just can't do a lot of awwhhhwweahhwhwhweah.

Mmm, what can I say? It was alright? I suppose? Stand-outs - Stop! - Been Caught Stealing

I found the songs on this album hit-or-miss, but there were definitely at least four hits for me. Gotta respect the boldness of Jane's Addiction. Somehow I didn't mind the very long songs, and mostly preferred them to the shorter ones.

Wanted to like it more than I did. A bit depressing for my taste.

Another band I never got into. Doesn't seem so bad now. Sill though, not great. Younger me was right again. 3 Heard before? Some Owned: Yes: 41/165 (25%) Will I get? No

I have never heard of this band before or any of their songs. Stop - ok Spanish intro, a little bit of ska lowkey, now it’s way more classic rock, still sounds good 😛, idk why but it reminds me Geordie Greep and also Pixies No one’s leaving - ok guitar solo !!! Dang this one is also rlly good, also a bit Pixies Ain’t no right - ok Prince, this one has more of an 80s feel lowkey, nvm it was just the intro, YES BASS and another guitar solo okkk Obvious - oh this is so 90s, this could do be in the soundtrack of a 90s teen movie about skateboarding or smth 🛹, still a good listen Been caught stealing - woof woof, ok THISSS could be in a 90s movie, this one is sick af Three days - dang 10 mins, didn't feel like 10 minutes tbh, it was just an easy listen throughout the whole time Then she did - double dang 8 mins, lowkey feels more cinematic, still a rather good listen, good switch ups in the song Of course - is that a violin I hear ???? dang this is lowkey medieval Classic girl - also just a classic rock song, good listen, nothing too offensive about it OVERALL: dang dang, I hadn't heard anything about this album or this band, but I'm very surprised by how much I enjoyed it, it was very Pixies coded which I can appreciate, I feel like this whole project is really showing me heaps of rock bands I never heard of before. ANYWAYY this album is rlly great if I do say so meself. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/ 5

A messy yet energetic album that apparently might be about a throuple?! (Not confirmed). I would rate this albums 7/10. I can’t say definitely see why it’s on this list. It’s just not my genre, but I can appreciate the vibe of it and kept me going throughout my walk.

The hits are always worth a listen, but overall the album just come over as a bit dated, too loud to be background music, too slow to keep my attention

Bråkete

My first Jane's Addiction album for this list, and by far their best album. I love every single song on this album. It's a masterpiece in 2 sides. The A-side is all of their music that can get on the radio, and sure enough "Been Caught Stealing" got pretty decent radio and MTV play. It's a good song. The second side starts off with Three Days which is an absolute epic of a song. Listen to Dave Navarro's guitar solo once the music really starts driving. It's a full minute and a half or so of just amazing work. Three Days is followed by Then She Said which is also an epic. Jane's Addiction layers their music so beautifully. It's a shame that they're no longer together and can't behave properly, but I am happy I got to see them live a couple of times before Perry took his marbles and went home. 5/5

it’s a no from me, dawg

I had a short Jane's Addiction fandom somewhere in my 20's . I had this album and their debit and thought Yeah, I like Jane's Addiction. Well, I must have listened to the debut more than this one because the back half here seems all brand new to me. Or at least not very familiar. Or maybe they just aren't that good?

epic iconic greatness

Farrell’s distinctive caterwaul and Navarro’s guitar gave Jane’s Addiction a unique sound. Too bad it couldn’t be kept together. Good second effort.

One of those grungy classics. I got this right after Guns N' Roses so we got a comp there. This is a little raw and has moments of noise but also moments of brilliance.

The second half of this album is, if anything, a decent attempt at prog rock with some sounds very reminiscent of Sunny Day Real Estate and guitar fingering like the Smiths. The first half… is not that.

Little weird but had some cool sounds to it

3.5

Didn't really enjoy this. A bit too shouty.

I cannot sing. I wish I could I cannot. So I don't record music. Someone should have told this guy he can't sing either. My poor ears are now mad at me for putting them through this. 1

Maybe it's because they got their start right before the decade started but Jane's Addiction always feels like the true sound of 90s indie rock to me. Of course maybe it's because they also spearheaded the Lollapalooza Festival around this time as well. Either way, this album is, for me, the peak of the band. While their debut contained classic tracks like "Jane Says". But the follow up came as close as they ever would to a perfect album. The first half are all fast paced rock songs. While there's some forgettable tracks here, "Stop!" and "Been Caught Stealing" are incredible songs. The second half of the album is more conceptual, focusing on lose, addiction and death in sprawling indie jams. There's not much in the way of singles here but overall, the second half is the better one. Jane's Addiction make a good case study in the question about the influence of drugs on art. Some say that it frees the artist, while others say the addiction ultimately holds them back. Maybe it's simply a matter that the people most likely to become addicts are more likely to have great art in them. In any event, Jane's Addiction couldn't function as a band after this, despite multiple attempts to reform over the last few decades. The in-fighting is publicly visible to all, and sometimes even violent, suggesting that it must have been pretty ugly behind the scenes. It's a shame because their meteoric rise suggested that they could have been a truly great band. Even so, they certainly left a mark in their first few years.

Sorprendentemente bueno, la verdad me esperaba mucho menos, pero me termino cerrando la boca.

okay that bassline in No One's Leaving fucking kills, to start with, and Been Caught Stealing is a classic, and probably the only JA song I'm really familiar with. Unfortunately the rest of the album doesnt quite reach that high. The yell-singing grates on me after a while. Lots of frenetic energy throughout though.

Surprised by how much I liked this one. Knew “Been Caught Stealing” and like that one but the whole album is basically that song over and over again and it was pretty good!

# In-Depth Review: “Ritual de lo Habitual” – Jane’s Addiction (1990) --- ## **1. Core Themes & Lyrical Landscape** - **Duality of Light & Shadow** The record is split into two emotional hemispheres: Side A is the carnival of sex, theft and Hollywood sleaze; Side B is the funeral—an extended elegy for three dead women (Perry Farrell’s mother, Xiola Blue, Dave Navarro’s murdered mother). Songs literally move from “let’s go stealing” to “will you say hello to my mom in heaven?” - **Bohemian Spiritualism vs. Catholic Guilt** Farrell’s lyrics quote Latin mass (“*Ego sum via, veritas et vita*” in “Of Course”), mixes Hindu/Buddhist mantras, then taunts puritan America with transgressive sexual imagery on the cover and inside the gatefold. The Spanish title itself (“Ritual of the Habitual”) hints at liturgy turned into daily addiction. - **Los Angeles as Character** L.A. isn’t just the backdrop; it’s the moral universe: sun-drenched hedonism, junkie-artist squats, Venice boardwalk freak shows, the chasm between Sunset Strip glam and downtown junk. “*Been Caught Stealing*” is basically a shoplifter’s civic anthem for the city of surface and theft . --- ## **2. Music & Arrangements** | Element | What Happens | Why It Matters | |---|---|---| | **Guitars** | Dave Navarro moves from Zep-style riffing (“Stop!”), chicken-scratch funk (“Been Caught Stealing”), to 10-minute psychedelic odyssey (“Three Days”)—often within one song. Modal soloing, wah-heavy leads, acoustic flamenco interludes. | Establishes the “guitar-hero” last stand before alt-rock turned anti-virtuosic. Solo in “Three Days” is frequently cited as one of the ’90s greatest . | | **Rhythm Section** | Eric Avery’s melodic, chorus-drenched bass is the main hook writer (“Stop!” intro, “Then She Did” ostinato). Stephen Perkins plays tribal toms, timbales, even orchestral percussion—no straight 4/4 plod. | Gives the band a danceable swing rare in hard rock; makes odd time signatures feel natural (“Of Course” in 3/4 waltz) . | | **Dynamics** | Whisper-to-scream song arcs, fake endings, string quartets, spoken-word interludes, 30-second ambient pockets. | Pre-empts post-rock crescendos; rewards headphone listeners; influences Smashing Pumpkins’ “Siamese Dream” loud-quiet architecture . | --- ## **3. Production & Sonic Palette** - **Dave Jerden’s Live-Floor Aesthetic** Cut mostly live in the studio with minimal click tracks; you hear amp hum, stick clicks, vocal cracks. Jerden (also engineer for “Nothing’s Shocking”) keeps every instrument in its own lane—no 1980s reverb swamp—yet allows bleed so the band breathes . - **No Digital Sweetening** No drum samples, no Auto-Tune (didn’t exist). Perry’s pitchy banshee wail is comped from dozens of takes, giving a strung-out sincerity that would be sanitized today . - **Hidden Gems** Morgan Fichter’s gypsy violin on “Of Course,” reverse-cymbal swells in “Then She Did,” congas tucked into the left channel of “Classic Girl”—details revealed only on vinyl or lossless files. --- ## **4. Influence & Legacy** - **Cultural Door-Opener** Released 10 months before “Nevermind,” the record (and Lollapalooza, brain-child of Farrell) proved to radio, MTV and promoters that “alternative” could be platinum. Many critics argue Nirvana simply walked through the door Jane’s kicked open . - **Genre Seeds** - **Prog-alt:** Tool’s extended suites and Maynard’s vocal phrasing. - **Funk-metal:** Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Blood Sugar Sex Magik” bass lines. - **Theatronic rock:** Muse’s falsetto-drama, System of a Down’s genre-hopping. - **Post-hardcore:** At the Drive-In’s nervous energy, Refused’s genre collage. - **Fashion & Visual Art** The sculpture cover (Farrell, Niccoli & Blue in the nude, Day-of-the-Dead candles) predates the ’90s vogue for mixed-media inserts; banned at Walmart, it pushed the Parental Advisory sticker into national debate . --- ## **5. Pros vs. Cons** ### **Pros** ✅ **Fearless Range:** Merges punk urgency, Zeppelin mysticism, Latin percussion, funk bass, goth atmospherics—without sounding like a mess. ✅ **Emotional Pay-off:** Side B’s trilogy (“Three Days,” “Then She Did,” “Classic Girl”) is a 25-minute grief workout more moving than most grunge confessions. ✅ **Musical Virtuosity That Serves the Song:** Navarro can shred, yet every solo is melodic; Avery’s bass lines are hooks, not filler. ✅ **Production Authenticity:** Raw, analog, pre-ProTools; feels like five people sweating in a room. ✅ **Cultural Catalyst:** Helped kill hair-metal, birthed Lollapalooza, legitimized alternative on FM radio. ### **Cons** ❌ **Vocal Polarization:** Perry Farrell’s nasal yowl and occasional flat notes grate on some ears; impossible to sing along unless you’re a castrato . ❌ **Over-cranked Complexity:** Multiple tempo changes and extended runtimes (“Three Days” 10:46, “Then She Did” 8:19) can feel self-indulgent—especially if you came for the singles . ❌ **Drug Chaos Subtext:** The band’s heroin intake during recording shows in meandering sections; listeners may question what’s intentional genius vs. impaired jamming . ❌ **Uneven Track Order:** The whiplash from pop-theft anthem (“Been Caught Stealing”) to requiem can alienate casual listeners looking for a cohesive mood. ❌ **Under-representation of Women:** Though inspired by real women, they function more as muses/ghosts than fully voiced characters—an issue the band never fully rectified later. --- ## **Verdict** “Ritual de lo Habitual” is neither the catchiest nor the tightest album of 1990, but it is arguably the most **necessary**—the bridge that carried hard rock from Reagan-era excess into the confessional, genre-splicing ’90s. Its peaks (“Stop!,” “Been Caught Stealing,” “Three Days”) remain unmatched in their cocktail of virtuosity and danger, while its valleys expose the thin line between brilliance and burnout. Twenty-five-plus years on, the record still asks the listener: *Are you ready to engage with art on its own messy, amoral, life-affirming terms?* If the answer is yes, drop the needle, turn it **loud**, and let the ritual begin.

Didn’t like this noise at all, far too heavy for me.

I liked the music better than I thought I would. The lyrics, with the exception of one or two songs are weak, like a song glorifying shoplifting. No thanks.

Forgettable

Furchtbar!

Didn't enjoy it.

I should like this more than I do, it's in my musical sweet spot but it just doesn't do it for me for some reason

What is it about certain albums/ bands? On paper this should be one of my fav albums of all time. I was listening to this sort of stuff at the time and it SHOULD be my bag. But I didn’t like it at the time and I still don’t really like it now. And I can’t put My finger on why….? It’s not awful but I never choose to listen to it. Which says a lot.

wasnt too crazy about this, until i listened at the gym an enjoyed the first half! ig listening to metal in casual settings is not the vibe. the second half featured longer, slower songs that i couldnt really get into at the gym, but would be open to relistening.

Solamente conocía bien Stop, la primera canción, gracias a algún Rock Band o Guitar Hero. Y de ahí el disco va hacia arriba y no se detiene. Genial y durísimo rock, con un bajo que en cada canción consigue explotar cabezas, y que logra que tema tras tema esto sea una sorpresa y consiga prender considerablemente al escucha. Genialos los adictos a la Juana.

Wish there was more Spanish and female singers like in the first song. Reminds me of Nirvana

OK, but forgettable. I've heard Jane's Addiction before and never really cared. Still don't.

pretty decent

So much to like about this album. The opening track is killer and there are so many head banger highlights to follow. I particularly love to driving basslines and drumming that give the tracks energy and life, with some excellent changes of pace as the album flows from start to finish. The transitions between my three favourites from the album - Obvious to Been Caught Stealing to Three Days - shows this so well, with three very different tracks still feeling coherent and impactful. Three Days itself is utterly amazing too, what a build up and the guitar solo is brilliant. Overall, a fantastic 90s alt rock album.

Better than I thought. Great music, even the singer's voice suits the songs. The lyrics, well, those don't connect with me and they seem made to impress, idk. The longer songs were the better ones, fewer lyrics and more vibes. I would listen to an instrumental album by the players.

This album is such a banger. I had never listened to the whole thing through until now and I'm glad I have. Perry is a colossal douche but his voice is iconic even if it is pretty grating a lot of the time. No one else sounded like Jane's Addiction and there will never be another. The vocal melodies always hit me hard on top of their flighty but hard guitar riffs. It's crazy that Dave Navarro could lay this down while on heroin. These dudes had rough lives; that they could channel that into this kind of music is phenominal. Standouts are pretty numerous on this album but "Stop!" "Obvious" and "Been Caught Stealing" lead the pack for me. The back half slows down after "Three Days" - another terrific track - and that's really the only fault I can find with it. I get that the two halves of the album are their own little movements, but it very much peters out which is a shame. If they kept the energy up I think this is an easy 5. But it's 4 stars for me, very very solid album to throw on.

Not bad, I liked. Nothing’s Shocking better.

I’ve always found this band to be annoying. I don’t know exactly why. Part of it is Perry Farrell’s voice but it’s not just that. I guess it’s just one of those things, not sure why but I am not a fan.

A lo primero pensé que no me iba a gustar, esta TREMENDO , la canción de three days es espectacular No me gustan en particular ni la letra ni la voz del cantante pero me gusta lo instrumental

no es el género que suelo escuchar (rock alternativo) pero me gustó mucho. me hace acordar a rage against the machine y un poco también a los red hot chilli peppers, pero ni idea igual. me gustó mucho la voz del chabón y el timbre de la guitarra. me llama la atención el nombre en español (?) me gustó pero no sé si escucharía estos temas recurrentemente, por ahí alguno que otro. le doy un 7.5/10

As a college student in the US in the ‘90s who listened to the alternative rock radio stations, I heard “Stop” and “Been Caught Stealing” many times before. Frankly, Been Caught Stealing was massively overplayed, especially the video on MTV. But this whole album is really innovative and Jane’s is a talented band with a unique voice and perspective. Very deserving of a place on the list. 4⭐️

Honestly never been big on Jane's Addiction. Didn't care for Nothing's Shocking when I listened to it years ago. Mostly because of Perry Ferrell's vocals. Just this sharp, high voice that cuts through everything and isn't pleasant to me. That's not to say the rest of the band aren't good though. Dave Navarro's guitar work is great and Stephen Perkins' drumming I really enjoy. But musically, it never quite coalesces into something I enjoy, especially with Perry's vocals cutting through everything. Pretty much the whole track list is just fine for me, although Three Days in particular is great. Honestly, I prefer the back half of the track list starting at that song, but the rest aren't quite as good as Three Days for me. So yeah. Solid record, but I'm just not enamored with it.

This album kicks ass, it spins in unexpected directions. It’s moving, it’s sad and funny and rude as hell. Some of these songs I haven’t heard in years and they have depth and resonance I never recognized. Ritual kicked open the door and said, hey fuckers the 80s are over! This is what the 90s will sound like!

Meh

Я в дитинстві не дуже любив цей гурт. Він мені був занадто дідовський (як і більшість альтернативи середини-кінця 80х). Потім я якось його перевикупив і їх попередній альбом - чи ненайкращий приклад тогочасного альтроку. На цьому альбомі я люблю першу половину, класний прихардований альтрок з крутим вокалом. Психоделік частина мені просто ок, або навіть не дуже (Of Course не подобається взагалі).

Я познайомився з музикою Jane's Addiction у школі, завдяки каналу ентер мьюзік, але першим їхнім альбомом для мене став Strays. І тільки сильно пізніше я вже послухав класичні ранні альбоми. Це дуже кайфовий приклад гітарної музики кінця 80х - початку 90х, все доволі вигадливо, цікаві форми, нестандартний вокал Перрі Фаррела. Дуже люблю цей гурт, хоч і закінчив він стидно, бійками на концертах і так далі.

One of the best albums ever and three days is one of the best songs ever

liked it, not my fav but some great sounds

Gets a big tick from me. Wasn’t sure after the first listen, mainly Perry’s voice was annoying me. Subsequent deeper listens revealed some great musicianship and some great songs. 4.5 rounded up.

Like the first half of this was nostalgic fun then I was over it.

On the whole, this was enjoyable and a great change of pace from the other recent albums. The final two tracks lost me a bit, particularly 'of course' with the repetition of being made to slap yourself in the face by an older brother? Appreciated the guitar riffs most and the strained voice a little less.

It's okay - I've already got a few songs on my favorites list.

This is so 90s, and not necessarily in a bad way. Rather Zeppeliny extended guitar layers of rock, psychedelia, some pop hooks, and grandiose ambition. Feels dated, then not. And I will always love "Classic Girl."

Really not a standout, in hindsight. “Stop” is probably the best song on the album.

Woof woof woof!

J'ai écouté les 3 premiers titres et me suis dit que je n'allais pas m'infliger davantage. Je n'aime pas

Meh

I liked this - the songs were interesting, and I could see myself having been really into this had I listened to it in my younger years. That said, it wasn’t interesting enough to make me want to deep dive on their other stuff or listen again but it was pleasant nonetheless. Solid 3.5 stars.

This brings 2 things to mind. First, I guy I know, after college he went west and made himself into a rock and roll journalist. I remember when his story about Jane's Addiction was on the cover of Spin magazine, which seemed in the early 90s much better than the cover of the Rolling Stone. For a minute, my life as a starving grad student was filled with vicarious glamour. Second, a different guy a know once walked out of a store with a canoe he didn't pay for. I know it was wrong, but I can't help being a little jealous.

Hated the first couple songs and couldn't wait for the album to be over. But then the last four songs got me and I listened to the album again for another perspective. Can't say I loved it but it wasn't bad

It was okay.

Lives up to my memories

Havent listened to this is a very long time. Has it aged well? Track one and the infectious energy i remember is there. Nothing ground breaking here but there is a chaotic frenetic feel to this album, where it feels like it might fall apart at any moment but it holds together somehow. The beat is key, the guitar chords are used like licks, vocals unique but very much Chilli Pepper like (although i’d wager perry farell can sing better than Keidis). I like the drummer most on this and in this band probably, though he is sometimes a bit too busy for my liking. Good sound on this recording though. They are a bit loose with their timing. Could be deliberate. Would be interested to hear them live. Feels like the bass player speeds up and rushes playing anything more than a half note. There’s a bit of joy division/new order about his playing. Wonder if he liked Peter Hook. Dave Navarro i dont find a mind blowing guitarist but i think he’s a very good/solid player. He’s not one i remember for his rip roaring solos but he can bust it out. I think he mixed rock styles really well (heavy, psychadelic, rock pop) which in my book makes him a very good rock guitarist (as opposed to very good guitarist). There have been many rock crossover bands and songs - rock/rap, rock/jazz, etc. janes additction do a rock/alternative crossover really well. But the album dies a bit in the closing tracks where i feel they get away from what they do really well. They get away from the high energy hard rock pop and i dont feel they are as good. The slower work reveals their likitations, maybe the lack of togetherness of the band a bit more.

def an intriguing album that i played back a few times with many highs ... i think when i start running this will have a chance to get a lot more plays but it was a little hard to find the right timing for it

Likes it more than I thought I would

Very dark album, a few bangers but hard to relax to

(3.5)

It’s nothing shocking but not bad at all! 🥁 (3.5)

Wow - this one brings back memories. I had it on high rotation when it was fresh.

Perry Farrell's voice kind of wore me down over the course of the record. When it kicked off I was loving it but somewhere are Been Caught Stealin' I was ready for it to be over. It's a good album but not one I'll revisit

Damn, I love Jane's Addiction, one of my favorite bands, I have seen Perry Farrel's other band Porno For Pyros at least a dozen times and they never disappointed live. While Jane's have made headlines recently because of the feud between the singer and guitarist, this album superceeds any of that bullshit. Probably my 3rd favorite album of theirs but it still would probably make my top 100.

jane's addiction... i've heard some of their songs on the radio time and time again and the little bits and bobs i've heard i liked... i'm happy to report that i enjoyed this entire album all the way through. rock music that snarls its way out of your stereo when you press play. if you like your rock music spacey, crazy, funky, and hardcore, you'll get a real kick out of this collection of tunes. it's very rebellious, it's very cool, it's very spiritual at times... i would say it's an essential piece of work when it comes to the alternative rock sphere, bringing a new groovy, at times psychedelic sound to the masses. the forces of sound channel, almost awaken a primal energy to the listener. dios mio... i'm not sure what the band is summoning but whatever comes out of the floor, i'm sure it'll be cool.

This was fine, but didn’t really grab me one way or the other. The violin in Of Course was my album highlight.

I liked bits of this, but other bits drifted. I've listened to another Jane's Addiction album which seemed a bit more focused.

JA was an arm of alt-music I’ve blamed in the past for paving the way for other, worse bands in the late 90’s that I really did not like. That said, this album remains pretty great, and in my opinion, hangs together as a full album a lot better than any of the individual tracks on their own score.

It’s somewhat poisoned unfairly by the dreadful bands that were influenced by Jane’s Addiction. Been Caught Stealing is undeniably a classic, but still, I couldn’t get into this as an album at all. Will swear on Dave Navarro’s soul patch to try again in the future

Something totally different than what was going on in the early 90s. Truly an alternative with Perry’s unique vocal style and songs that made sense

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Partly, that's because I thought it was going to be the most appalling twaddle, but also because it was a nice mix of hard rock, metal and some more thoughtful moments. All in all, I don't know that it's my genre or my thing, but I always appreciate when an artist is trying something beyond the confines of a reductive genre. Good stuff. It also got better as it went along in the main, and that's always nice.

Such a vibe. Perfect album

Have you heard Been Caught Stealing? That's the best song on here & they all sound about like that to varying degrees of interesting. They are like a less quirky Primus or less trippy Flaming Lips. Every single one of his peers of this Era are better than Perry Ferrell. Everything about this is overrated from Perry Ferrell's importance to Lollapalooza to Dave Navarro's pretty boy guitar god. It's good at times, just not as good as everyone makes em out to be. Mediocrity at its finest. 3

Perry Ferrell sounds like a group of alley cats in heat.

Ritual has at times been a Top 5 All Time Record for me, others a sign of my early taste (I bought a cassette tape of the 1A edition at the base exchange), then later a source for mixtapes-in-need-of-uptempo-tracks (Stop, Ain’t No Right). As a Serious Music Fan, Stop+side B is still about as far as this kind of music goes for me and nothing will ever top it. Alas, we have to consider the entire album and the filler material is indeed just that, showing the thin limits of PF’s lyrical schtick (which would become even more threadbare in his follow-up project). 3-4 of the best rock songs ever made and then some other stuff... Part of the fun going through the 1001 is reacquainting myself with Jane’s influence on early 90s “alternative music” culture. Soooo many bands wanted to be Jane’s, for better or worse, but they were the real deal and the imitators and bandwagoners just...well it was kinda silly. But those that stuck with it (or at least quickly shed the alt-funk trappings with Nevermind’s arrival) eventually created some great music on their own. But hoo boy.

Fine

I can’t believe this came out in 1990 I was listening to this with my mom in 97

i enjoyed this one a lot more than i thought i would. i had heard the two more popular songs on this record in the past, those being "stop!" and "been caught stealing", but never took the time to listen to much else from these guys. i loved the shift in energy from the first part of the album into the second. i'd definitely come back to this one here and there. standout tracks: been caught stealing, three days, then she did...

Ritual De Lo Habitual is far from bad. I think you could even say it's good with the solid instrumentation Jane's Addiction provides. But I listened to this album 3 or 4 times, and I can't find much to say. The album truly isn't bad but is instead bland. Maybe it was the vocals that turned me off. The coolest part is leaning into the Spanish angle, but that's all I've got.

I did like this Jane's Addiction album, and it has their signature sound that they were experts at honing in on, but I didn't find this as remarkable as their previous album (also on this project), "Nothing's Shocking". I definitely noticed the shift in tone between album halves, which led me to read more about why the album's sound was split in such a way. After reading that the second half was an "in memoriam", the sound made a lot more sense, and I actually found it quite interesting how Jane's Addiction was able to preserve their typical sound while also still being a little less alt rock-y and a little more artsy.

Love this record!

I like the musicality and sound mixing of the album -- the instruments all sound super clean and it has a deep sound. That said, some of the songs were immediately annoying just with the way they started. I also am undecided on the singer's voice. It's very much of a kind with Motley. Works for some of the songs, grates for others. Overall, it's aight -- probably would listen to a few select songs again, but not sure I got the same buzz as the folks who said this album was a must-listen. Honestly, I'd probably really like an instrumental version of this album.

This album was like reaching into the catacombs of Santa’s music bag and pulling out a time capsule of when rock, alternative, psychedelic, indie, and metal all merged into one genre, if ever. I can’t say that I adored it. I can say I appreciated it.

there are spiders in my eyes

Yes, I know this album is loved by many, but I really don't like this style of music. Is it a California thing? I find his voice incredibly grating, and I knew it was going to be a hard listen from the minute I started playing this album. I remember Been Caught Stealing from the days I used to DJ and people used to request it and then lose their shit the second the dog barking started (sigh!) Three days and of course where ok until he sang, but I ended up with no notable songs and felt like it was border line bearable to listen to. 2 stars (possibly 1.5)

H: no song needs to be 10 mins. 2/10 H fav song: Stop Z: what started as a punk/post punk party quickly transitioned into a drawn out progressive punk experience that was loud and repetitive. I can see the influence of the lead singer to the hard core punk bands (turnstile), and the strings on Of Course was a unique touch but otherwise you won’t find me listening to this again. 4.5/10 Z fav song: Stop

Alku oli itseääntoistava ja tylsä, mutta parani kuudennesta biisistä eteenpäin, kun progempi vaihde lähti päälle. Ysäri kuuluu ja tuntuu, pisteet siitä. Myös hienosta kansikuvasta pisteet.

Decent album, Janes addiction has never been one of my favorite bands but they are a decent have a few good hits, this album had one or two of them but was just kind of ok

Ik zou dit leuk moeten vinden maar ik voel deze helemaal niet. Veel hoge tonen, een soort tetterende brugklasser die net te oud is geworden voor kinderen voor kinderen als zanger (wat niet altijd een probleem hoeft te zijn - zie Blink 182), heel veel galm om het allemaal wat diepzinniger te laten klinken dan het eigenlijk is. Veel langerekte zooi, zeker in de tweede helft waarin het tempo ook nog een tandje wordt teruggeschroefd om het allemaal nog wat vervelender te maken. Ik kom niet eens echt toe aan een discussie over hoe goed of slecht dit is. Ik vind het gewoon een beetje vervelend om te luisteren. Vermoeiend. Ik kom niet hoger dan 2 sterren.

Most songs sound similar but there are a couple of songs that are decent. “Obvious” is a good song. From 1-5 I’d give it a 3. Not really my type of music and would never download it except maybe “Obvious “.

ok. all over. different.

Not for me. Kinda corny

What I've learned is that these guys like naked women and just-off-pitch singing. 90% of my issues with this band are the singer, honestly. He's like a slightly higher-pitched and more repetitive Fred Durst with equally as little charm to his vocals. There were a few songs I almost liked before he opened his mouth. The instrumentals aren't really interesting either. I spent a lot of time having them go in one ear and straight out the other. It really doesn't help that every song on the second half of the album is beyond tedious. Just listen to literally any other alt-rock record that came out in 1990.

13/13 white male rock or white male rock adjacent albums. I'm tired, boss. Saved a song: N RYM: N

I can’t remember quite why but I did a bit of a dive into Jane’s Addiction’s discography in the last year or so having never listened beyond their singles, previously. Been Caught Stealing was a 90s MTV staple as far as I’m concerned but I never sought out their albums. I’ve listened to this a couple of times before, it’s a good album but I do prefer Nothing’s Shocking. *Three Days* is certainly the highlight for me besides from the iconic *Been Caught Stealing*, and I was generally happy to have the chance to return to this album, especially after being dealt a dud yesterday.

This was a bit of a slog, tbh. I didn’t find much to engage with. The first side is better than the second, but it is pretty inconsistent throughout. The last two tracks are a real struggle.

These songs made me nervous. But in a much better way than yesterday. Still incredibly prescient.

This is pretty good but a tad inconsistent. Three Days is the highlight and might be the best JA song I’ve heard. But the last two tracks bring it down. Still, a solid listen.

When it’s good it’s very good but lacks consistency and overdoes it at times.

Das zweite Studioalbum der US-amerikanischen Band Jane’s Addiction erschien 1990 bei Warner Bros. Records. Aufgenommen wurde es in den Track Record Studios in North Hollywood. Die Band um Sänger Perry Farrell, Gitarrist Dave Navarro, Bassist Eric Avery und Schlagzeuger Stephen Perkins verband hier Funk-, Hard- und Psychedelic-Rock zu einem dichten, experimentellen Sound, der bald prägend für den aufkommenden Alternative Rock der 1990er wurde. Bekannte Stücke wie „Stop!“ und „Been Caught Stealing“ stehen für die energetische, rhythmisch dichte erste Hälfte des Albums, während längere Songs wie „Three Days“ und „Then She Did…“ persönliche Themen und ausgedehnte Instrumentalpassagen aufgreifen. Farrell verarbeitete darin den Tod einer engen Freundin und schuf zugleich ein Werk voller religiöser und existenzieller Bezüge. Die Band spielte mit Gegensätzen: zwischen Chaos und Struktur, Ekstase und Kontrolle. Das Album markierte den Höhepunkt ihrer klassischen Besetzung und bleibt eines der stilbildenden Werke des Alternative-Rock. Knapp bewertet: Ein ambitioniertes, intensives Album mit bleibender Wirkung.

I like it. Makes me think of Lollapalooza

fuck these twat waffles. This album is ass cheeks

Э? Лучшая песня - Then She Did...

Overrated

I never was a huge Jane’s Addiction fan. This is alright. The fast songs are okay. The slow songs are a bit irritating. It gets a huge boost in points for having “Been Caught Stealing” on it. I would say it’s a 3 or 3.5 star album, but because of that song I’ll give it a 4.

Absolutely nothing interesting about this one.

This was really boring, the songs were too long, and I didn't vibe

Good

I'm just not a fan. I like music that makes be glad I'm listening, this stuff just kinda makes me regret it.

I was always kind of anti-Janes Addiction. This was a pretty decent album, I will admit.

Never been really big on Perry Farrell's voice. Three Days has a great jam. I like the Eastern vibes in Of Course Not bad. Not blown away by it. First full listen of a J A album and this was definitely Jane's Addiction.

A good listen with a brilliant song in there too (Been caught stealing).

Another new one to me. Have heard of them but never really heard them. Enjoyable rock/metal.

I reached a point after experiencing this album several times that, every time I hear the singer try and reach very high notes, I imagine himself squeezing his testicles. I'm sorry for anyone who had to read that. I understand if you feel disgusted. I'm just trying to express how forced this mans singing is. It might be fun in the first couple of listens, but it gets incredible tedious after that. So, the voice is annoying. The rest? Is just alternative rock music and I'm not crazy about it. The production is super clean, but there the instrumentation doesn't do anything for me, except for the bass, which is kind of funky and energetic. And to make things worse, the tracks from the second half are all super long and tedious. Regardless of all the negatives, I think I have way worse experiences.

I am all Jane addiction-ed out

I didn't enjoy the first couple of tracks at all, but it then seemed to get better slowly. It peaked with 'Been Caught Stealing', that was a great track, but then spiraled downwards after that. I thought that maybe I'd misjudged the first few tracks and should listen to them again, which I did. No, I was right first time, they were poor. It really isn't something I'd consciously search out to listen to again, nor does it give me a desire to listen to any other material by this band, or it's members. It's 2 stars from me.

I listened to Jane's Addiction's “Ritual de lo Habitual” three times in its entirety today, but I still have trouble really understanding it. On the surface, this is a really good album that exudes both the atmosphere of late '80s stadium rock and early '90s alternative rock. I have always liked that distinct Hollywood sound in general and Dave Navarro's guitar playing in particular and "Ritual de lo Habitual" doesn't disappoint in this regard. However, according to available records, a considerable amount of heroin was involved in the production, and I suspect that probably none of those involved can say with certainty which parts of the album are intentionally incredibly complex and which parts simply reflect chaos. Sometimes there's a fine line between insanity and genius, and Jane's Addiction crosses it several times in both directions on “Ritual de lo Habitual.” The result is a frightening but also difficult-to-access masterpiece. Exciting!

yes

Not a bad track all through. Peak Jane's in my opinion.

This album had me in a chokehold freshman year of high school. It doesn’t hit quite as hard now, but it’s a great album, and nostalgia pushes it to an easy 4

I intentionaly avoid understanding anything about music. It's like not wanting to know a magician's tricks. So I don't know why this sounds so awesome and unique, but it does.

Pretty cool, interesting record, been's caught stealing is on this one of course, which is a stone-cold classic. A pleasant experience. I am not sure why, but it is lacking strongly in something. Probably dead in the middle with 3 stars, perhaps one to REVISIT? Im drunk

Some of these songs could've been a lot shorter. They just went on and on

I liked it bcs i think it's a unique and different album . I liked its cover too! Classic girl is my fav single so far.

Thought I would hate this but had neutral feelings!

Liked this a lot. Only knew Caught Stealing. Been such a generally not good run of late, si this gets a 4. Bouncy fun, good tunes. Nicely done.

Another classic from my high school/college era... everyone knew this album. Amazingly groundbreaking and seminal for the genre.

Music like a circus, much variety.

Power!!!!

I had Nothing’s Shocking a month or so ago, and really enjoyed it. I liked this, too, but not as much - there’s no Jane Says here, but Three Days and Then She Did … are both really strong. Asa a whole though I just didn’t find it as engaging. Still an enjoyable album, though.

I found this a remarkably dull album.

Idk just something really didn’t click

Cover 7 Although I liked their radio hits, none of them made me want to check them out beyond that, so this album is sorta new to me. I suppose the lead singers voice can also be grating to some people. I don't mind it. Honestly, I don't think I missed out on anything. This album was ok. I wouldn't mind listening to it again but it won't be on heavy rotation.

Never really vibed with Perry Farrell or Jane's Addiction, I can appreciate the change they were ushering in with this and the album before, and the whole Lollapalooza thing, but then he did Porno For Pyros and it was meh, and then Jane's Addiction would do a series of reunions that ended in wild and spectacular fashion last year. I've only ever like a handful of songs by them, and the rest I can really take or leave, this has "Been Caught Stealing" which is a classic, but the rest is pretty forgettable.

Perry Farrell sucks, dude. The music is pretty great but his constant yelping and whining kills the entire experience. "Then She Did" was my favorite track

Riktigt roligt! Fräckt med energi. Lyssna t.ex. på "Been caught steeling".

Stop. Listen to this. It’s Obvious.

I've owned this album since it came out and saw them on that tour. It was great back then but I don't quite rate it a 5. My side 1 has been overplayed and side 2 not so much. It does get a bit samey after a while although it was really refreshing and that in the early-90s.

Pretty fun, but juuuust not quite there enough for a higher rating.

This is realllly close to a 4 - it's delightfully eclectic and tightly songwritten, I just tuned out a bit too much during it to really bump it all the way up there.

Some solid rock, though no songs really jumped out at me as being amazing

Yeah this bangs. Always a fan of a band that lets their bassist shine every once in a while. Standout: Been Caught Stealing

An extremely solid rock album that I enjoyed with some cool extra flair, but it's not enough to enter the regular rotation.

From heavy rockets that border on metal to lighter fare that edges up to pop, this is surprisingly consistently enjoyable

Not really a Janes Addiction fan, just a 2 for me.

Not a perfect album, but the first 3 songs, plus a couple palate cleansers, and then one of the best rock songs ever (3 Days) shoots this to a 5 for me.

Day 51 Only knew the one song. 6/10 Highlights Stop No one’s leaving Been caught stealing

Buen descubrimiento, tiene muy buen equilibrio tanto en las canciones como en la composicion y orden del album con la energia que te da en cada momento. Si la musica no es mala una mierda no me inspira a escribir una buena nota

I enjoyed this. Now that I’ve heard it, I understand why the Chili Peppers brought Navarro on for a bit

I listened to JA a lot in the early 90s. This was my second favorite album by them. Pure alternative/rock music. Perry was made for MTV - such a flashy/odd showman.

Jane's Addiction was already in a league of their own by the time Ritual De Lo Habitual was released. Their second album continues their darkly sexual, kind of funky, weirdo art rock experiments, however the second half of the album features much longer songs, more progressive songs. The first half is a great continuation of their style Fromm Nothing Shocking. "Been Caught Stealing" is the standout hit, but I'd argue the entire album is just as strong. The second half is even more impressive in the band's restraint and ability. This is where they get to shine as songwriters and musicians, more the just a rock band. Jane's Addiction is an incredibly impressive band to me. Their style was their own, and no one has attempted to sound like them since. Sadly this was the last album of their original run, and they would never be as consistent as a touring entity or as musicians after this. Listening to the incredible documents that Ritual and Nothing Shocking are, I can't help but wonder what heights Jane's would've soared to if they hadn't imploded.

A few excellent songs here, vocals are distinctive.

Who? Never heard of this band and that's my loss. I quite liked the album, especially side 2, which begins with "Three Days", and which has more of a Prog-Rock feel than side 1. The lead singer's vocal style reminded me of Jon Aderson from Yes, especially on the track "Of Course".

Strong 3

Not my cup of tea.

It’s fine ig

I just listened to it and can't remember much all I remember is this is pretty good

good, high 3

The guitars and mixing are super interesting, but I just cannot get into Perry as a lead singer. 2.5/5