Reviews (page 5 of 8)
omfg so irritating
Man what a fun group. I only really knew Been Caught Stealing, but this album is just full of energy. It's pretty metal, and the singer, Perry Farrell, has an oftentimes goofy voice, but it's iconic in it's own way. I also had no idea that he founded Lollapalooza, that's actually really cool. Anyways, Three Days is unbelievable, I don't even mind that it was 10 mins long. This is really great early 90s alt rock.
I like the sound, but the problem is the whole album sounds the same. So go sick of it by the end.
I love this album so much. Ritual revolutionized the concept of rock, and has rightfully become an icon of what is possible.
Three days is great, the rest I didn’t enjoy that much
Sooo meh
Never got this one.
An album which as definitely grown on me over the years.
2.5
own
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I was prejudging this album based on Been Caught Stealing, which really is the weakest track on here. Three Days and Of Course are the standout tracks.
Solid album, very experimental, has a blend of styles, first half more energetic and the second half a bit slower, Perry's vocals I found a little grating. Will come back to it though
I am absolutely flabbergasted that this album is labled as metal. Like, did the person deciding on the genres even listen to this? This album is more closely related to britpop than it is to metal, which says a lot considering Jane's Addiction aren't even a British band. But besides the horrific genre labeling, it's a pretty solid album. Definitely a bit messy, but still all around a solid listen.
It's definitely the vocals that killed this for me. Every time they were gone, or in the background, I was enjoying this album, but when they were to the fore, it was pretty awful. The beginning was generic to the point of being instantly forgettable. There was a good bit in the middle, with some of the longer songs, but then it just tailed off into dullness. I'm going with 2 stars for this one.
I didn't really get this one, what's special about it?
5.5/10 Some super nice guitar playing and solos that came in moments, but sort of lacked deeper feeling for me. Songs were interesting with a certain intensity but again could be lacking in that raw emotion that I wanted from them. Also not a massive fan of the vocals which felt a little on the whiney side. Had potential but just couldn't quite get into it.
Been caught stealing is one of my favorite 80s songs but the rest of the album doesn't seem great to me
Not my cup of tea
Stop and BCS are absolutely classics that sound so good to this day. The rest of the album is not quite as good but a lot of great stuff all over it.
It was exactly what I expected a Jane's Addiction album to sound like (having never listened to one before), but with a little more on top. It was cheesy as hell at times, of course, but it was fun.
first time hearing this album and I'm a bit bummed it took me this long. Every song so far (1-6) is rad. songs are great as well.
Much more into the first half than the second.
I enjoyed dome of this, but a lot is a bit cacophonous for my tastes.
Alright. Wouldn't listen to again.
Musically most of the tracks are good, but I don’t find it enjoyable listening to Perry Farrell. His voice grinds me.
It is not as good as their first album but still a classic and for a reason.
Love the sonic journey this takes me on. I've been enjoying it since the 90s, so I'll gladly take any excuse to experience it again. "Three Days" is arguably the best song they ever wrote, and I've always felt they made the right call to break up after this album. If they'd stayed broken up they'd have 3 masterpieces and be considered legends forever. I'm not mad they reunited with Flea on bass in 1997, since that was my first time seeing them and it remains in my top ten concerts. But that should've been the end of it, because they've never recorded anything that comes close to the magic of that run and every year Perry's voice gets worse. Anyway, this album still rules, though I prefer Nothing's Shocking.
This is one I can't be very objective about, having listened to this album way too much in high school. I doubt I'd score it quite so high if I were new to it now, as there are a few skipable tracks on it, but I love the overall vibe and it's got a lot of strong content. It's still my favorite Jane's album.
DNF this was hot garbage. Absolutely hated it. Been Caught Stealing was okay. Everything else is complete ass. They’re kind of like if turnstile was absolute dogshit.
I can't tell if I really like this or if I'm just inclined toward it since it came out when I was in high school. But I am really enjoying this album. Obvious has real appeal, Been Caught Stealing has always been a favorite. Of Course is also really good.
Great album. Great songs. Love the music more than I love Perry’s unique voice though.
3/5
Quirky with its melding of funk, punk and heavy metal in 1990. Perry Farrell's voice can be an acquired taste and the first 3 songs are samey, but you can hear how the band influenced 90s alt rock in their melding of genres and their delightful weirdness. Highlights: "Stop!" (high energy opener), "Obvious" (has a B-52's feel to it with the jerky rhythm and harmonies--no female vocals, though. It just feels like a song version of the phrase "reckless abandon".), "Been Caught Stealing" (the hit from this one...catchy shouting), "Classic Girl" (the shortest (just under 5 minutes) and best song of the last four. It doesn't overstay its welcome like the other 3) Notable: They try for epic on the second half of the album with 3 of the 4 songs over 6 minutes but fall a bit short (some interesting experimentation with Middle Eastern sounds even if it doesnt completely work)...
Not my thing.
Better as an album than hearing an individual song on the radio.
Very much enjoyed. This is my genre.
Jaunty and fun and a little grimy, like the gutterpunk art kid you knew in undergrad who turned out to be nice after all. Prominant bass riffs, and playful vocals.
Ritual de lo Habitual is like going to a magic show and thinking, 'Impressive, but I still want to know where the rabbit went!
Surprised I didn't hate this! Not the album with that annoying song Jane Says. Worth another listen at some point.
Meh. I wanted to like it, but it felt like every time I heard something interesting, it led to a dead end. I know there's talent here... and lots of energy... but it just felt like a runny, chunky puddle that didn't set well overnight in the fridge...
I was concerned when I saw this pop up for today. I have never had any interest in listening through a James addiction album. I’m surprised I didn’t hate this more. In no way am I saying this was worth my time. I was just surprised this doesn’t fall into the 1 category. This album isn’t unlistenable, but it’s not really an enjoyable experience.
Grunge was coming, like Captain Trips, and to the nascent funk rock and metal bands gaining attention, the best course of action was to lay down on the lawn and cough yourself to death. sure, there were a few holdouts -- Primus carried on like genetic freaks, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers basically survived by jumping right before the elevator hit the ground -- but most people who specialized in That Sound were better off spending their last few days with their loved ones before going to their rooms and shuffling off. i hesitate to call Jane's Addiction a victim; rather, i consider them more a paranoid prepper, a modern day Joseph Smith Jr., frantically writing down their manifesto of dogma and prophecies before detonating their suicide vest during a no-knock raid. somehow, that manifesto made its way out of that gore-soaked basement, and you can find traces of its influence in other bands that were skeptical of the coming tide of mopey guys in flannel. hell, it might have even been a hit with a few of those guys -- i think Vedder might have brought a bit of that energy with him from the California coast. however, i think the work is most popular among the more presentable bands, like Spin Doctors or Blind Melon. maybe you can roll your eyes at the first half of the album, say that it's just your regular hard rock evangelizing that doesn't really go anywhere and sounds way too 1990 for its own good. the four tracks after feel like accidentally hitting a communion with God, probably even making you ask "wait, they're a... good band?" i would say yes. Jane's Addiction can be a good band when they wanna be. and you're not a poser for liking them. ok, well, maybe you're a little bit of a poser. get over yourself.
this is what bi-polar sounds like
Seminal alt-funk metal with hippie vibes
Amazing rare diferent creative unique sound a must listen
I’ve probably let my opinion of the two high profile members of this band cloud my judgement of their music. Sure, Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro are obnoxious as fuck, but they turned in a pretty decent album here, even if I think the alternative LA bands of the late 80’s/early 90’s were by and large overrated (Redd Kross being an obvious exception, they’re fucking great). The songs here have a lot going on, but they’re not overly busy and they’re keeping things in high gear. Oh, wait…”Been Caught Stealing” just came on. I forgot how much I dislike that song. They’ve slowed down the pace a bit after “Stealing” and I’m feeling bored and more inclined to find fault in this record, especially seeing that “Three Days” is 10 minutes long. I get it…you’re Jane’s Addiction, you’re cool and adventurous and you do heroin and you’re from LA…but, like, I can’t help but feel that this is just a really ornate Hair Metal album in a lot of spots. Also, why do all of the characters on this album cover look like Perry Farrell? It’s weird.
Let down mainly by awful singing, which was more like tuneless shouting. But even without it, the instrumentals were nice but nothing special
Just not for me!
Classic. 5
decent
3.54
Spoiler alert: they never say what Jane is addicted to
Didn't enjoy it as much as the debut, but was a very enjoyable listen. First half are just regular janes songs, but the second half is so much more emotional as a whole.
nice 80s rocker held back by the fact that its from 1990, fun listen
-I listened to this while shaving in the bath -the first song came on and I thought I was going to hate it. I was pleasantly surprised and eventually came to like it, for the most part -honestly kind of surprised it came out in 1990, some of the songs were very reminiscent of 2000s music. guess they were ahead of their time -Favorites are Ain’t No Right and Been Caught Stealing
Cover art did not match the music. Not really my style but some of it was alright.
Angry sounding album with weird sounds. Kinda liked some of it but not that much. Angsty
Simply okay
Not really my kind of music but kept me interested, kinda like The Cure lite. Favourite song was Obvious
Been caught stealing made me feel like I was in a 2000s rom com montage
Didn’t hate this as much as I expected to
I enjoyed Been Caught Stealing but not a whole lot else. I'm just glad they're having fun
Jane's is one of those bands where each member is just so fucking good at what the do. A straight up classic.
Hard Rock and experimental rock in memorian of the singers dead girl-friend.
The singer’s voice is just nails on a chalkboard to me so no way I was ever going to enjoy this much. 4/10
3.9 - I liked the second half more than the first and some parts were really fucking cool
Been Caught Stealing is such a groove. The first half of the album is a bit middling for me, but from BCS onwards I'm more in. 3.7/5
This was one of the early rock albums I had growing up. I have a soft spot for it because of that. It's not an all time classic, but it was fun to spin it again today.
Jane's Addiction och Porno for Pyros har inte tillfört något till musikhistorien om vi bortser från Been caught stealing och Pets.
Macht Spaß, das zu hören.
Farrell’s voice is so screechy, I guess it works here but I really don’t like it. The album is good enough, I think Dave Navarro makes this album.
This opens with “Stop”. If only. Simon: I know you hate Thom Yorke’s voice, but surely Perry’s is more annoying?
so irritating, so boring, so shit
Was not at all fussed by this. Didn't hear a single song I thought was interesting. But as always with middling albums, I didn't hate anything
Oh that was so blahhhh. Just 'ROCK n ROLL' but nothing more. I also find it weird that a band of classic rocky men have so many albums with nude women on the covers, just a bit much.
As much as I resent Jane’s Addiction for making Dave Navarro famous, this is a good album.
J’ai l’impression qu’on a déjà eu du Jane’s Addiction, mais si c’est le cas c’était pas aussi bon que ça
I like the sound of the album.
Good shit, good shit. Way better than Nothing's Shocking.
The music is great but I don’t like the singing.
I love the name but Perry's vocals have always annoyed me, Been Caught Stealing is an absolute tune though
Very enjoyable
3.5
A bunch of whiny Californian nonces faffing about
Made me have flashbacks to going out to the utility trails in my suburb and drinking liquor stolen from my parents with other bad kids
Could barely stand to listen but the great violin playing got me through it.
I had not listened to this album in its entirety in a very long time and it held up far better than I remembered. My favorites were "Stop", "Obvious", and "Been Caught Stealing". It gets a 4 for Casey Niccoli’s contributions even though perpetual asshole and narcissist Perry Farrel keeps trying to erase her from their history as well as steal royalties from his fellow band mates.
Not for me
Oof. That was a tough listen for me. Album cover aside, jesus christ, there were maybe 5 minutes throughout the album where I went, "okay this is alright". It wasn't a complete mess and some of the instruments were pretty groovy in some parts so I'll give it a light 2. Not my thing.
Really enjoyed this. Good combo of upbeat hard rock tracks and slower proggier tracks. Great bass lines and guitar work, will reward multiple listens.
Angsty early 90s alt-rock by a hugely impactful band, who I admittedly never cared much for. Perry's voice can be grating at times, but it's no doubt one of the most iconic singing voices in the rock genre, and it is on full display here. The band as a collective unit is solid. TIL the back half of the album is a tribute to Perry Farrell's deceased girlfriend Xiola Blue, who died of a heroin overdose in the 80s. It was also credited as helping to inspire Nirvana with 'Nevermind' and ushering in the Led Zeppelin revival.
Excellent. Have always enjoyed this.
I've heard this album before. I'm not much of a fan of Jane's Addiction, but there are some good songs on this album They have similarities to the Chili Peppers but they are always doing a lot more interesting things than the Peppers. Experimental and influential so they deserve an album on the list. My preference would be only one album, but I get why this and "Nothing's Shocking" are both on the list.
I really like "Been Caught Stealin'" so it was nice to hear the whole album - not as strong as I'd hoped, but not a bad listen.
I can't objectively rate this album since this is was what I listened to in 1990. A lot. One thing that stands out is how satisfying it is play through the whole album in one sitting, it has a good arc. And Three Days improved with time.
Really enjoyed this one. There's a lot of interesting and good musicianship on this album.
Couple of great 90s songs...found the rest just ok.
4/5. This was a great album. It created a nice balance between heavy rock and progressive rock that scratched that perfect itch for me. I will say it may take another listen to get through the second half that does falter a bit. I wouldn't say it's a masterpiece but it does showcase some great musicianship and songwriting. Enjoyed both Jane albums on this list, think I might have to dig some more of their discography later. Best Song: Been Caught Stealing, Stop!, Three Days
Goede muzikanten, maar de nummers pakken me niet. Wel origineel.
Initial impression not great - slap base, weak shouty vocals and indulgent guitar solos. It picked up a little - with obvious/ been caught stealing. But can happily live without this in my life.
I found this album to be very annoying to listen to.
Funk punk band with classic rock ambitions with a charismatic but annoying singer for high energy, bloated thrusting. They have a very unique sound - the distinctive combination of vocal style and effects paired with the wash of guitar creates a huge expansive feel. The last third is the best. Exactly what the band of the host of a reality tv show about tattoos should sound like.
Absolutely hate it, no redeeming qualities about it. Not for me.
A mix, for me. Track 1 was great, and I thought I'd be writing a sort of "I like Jane's Addiction, who knew" style review. But then tracks 2 and 3 happened and I thought they were awful. Track 4: better. And a mixed bag after that; 6 and 7 were actually pretty great. It seemed to get more psychedelic as it went along. Overall, what struck me was that this sounds *exactly* like it should: a band from LA; post-GnR but pre-grunge, mates with the Chilis. Mix all that together and, yes, it should sound exactly like this. Music is funny like that. I would probably have liked this more in 1990; it's not very "me" these days, but I'll still listen to some tracks again. (However. The "godfather of alternative music"? No. He may have influenced some things to come, but equally the influences are plain to hear.) Overall: more interesting than I expected.
Dude’s got the voice of an annoying twerp. Generic songs.
I have heard of this band. I do know some of their tracks. I know this first track. I never really dove into their albums though. So very interested in what I hear. Pretty good.
There's days when I love this album and there's days where I'm less than enthusiastic about it and it's all about Perry Farrell's vocals. Some days his voice just grates on my brain.
It's fine
There is something about this that is so obnoxious. Like they have written all the elements of what makes "rock" music and tried to stick them all in regardless of how good it sounds. As of it was a recipe for success. Which it ironically was. Their continuing appeal remains baffling. 2*
Been Caught Stealing is the fun, standout track on this album with signature percussion and a falsetto that launched ships. Listening to the other tracks, its really just more of the same. So, if you love Jane's Addiction sound then you'll love this album. It is somewhat of a one-trick pony to me, though.
Just has an annoying vibe. Of Course is absolutely terrible
Why is Jane addicted to this? It's not that good
This is great and it goes a little beyond grunge which is cool. Perry Ferrell’s voice is an attraction on its own. They pepper in some sounds from different genres and do a good job of letting it rip the whole time. It’s not my thing, but I can tell they’re doing their thing well.
Not terribly fond of this album or the band. Overrated glam grunge, and listening to Farrell is like walking on hot coals.
Boring
nice enough
3.5
The first half of *Ritual Lo Habitual* is good... If the second half followed suit, probably a moderate to sting 3½. But the second side is Sofa King good! I gonna slide this as an ultra high four (8.85) ★★★★
Fine alternative rock. I especially like some of the longer tracks, in particular "Three Days". 4 stars
Really good album. Flow is weird with all the longer spacier songs in the back. 4 stars.
3.5
Not that huge a fan of Perry Farrell’s vocals, it can have the effect of a long jet of skunk spray over a song but this is actually a pretty groovy rock album with constantly excellent guitar and really improves with the longer trippier, more drawn out songs towards the end.
This must be “albums my ex wife liked” week.
I enjoyed this at the time. And I enjoy it now. Been caught stealing is a great single and the rest of the album holds up. 4 stars and yes a must listen.
I bought this album the week it was released. I saw Jane's Addiction at one of the last shows they performed as part of their initial run (Sydny Hordern Pavillion, June 1991), which was, frankly awesome. On stage relations were clearly frosty, but not yet to the point of fists thrown. I loved this album at the time because it heralded change. Metal in the 80s was mostly spandex-clad, poodle-haired posturing and bloat, smeared with two-handed tapping guitar solos and banshee wailing, simultaneously homoerotic and sexist. The two bands that blasted onto the scene to clean house were Guns 'n Roses, with their street-smart grittiness and Jane's Addiction, who presented with a much more bohemian approach. Both were obsessed with sex and drugs, but Jane's seemed much more interested in blowing open the doors of perception than Guns more self-destructive quest to get trashed. Jane's were a real call back to the promise of Led Zep -- a bit more mystical, artier, expansive. It was fresh and exciting and dangerous and different and sexy and free from a restrictive morality; "Ain't no wrong, ain't no right. There's only pleasure and pain". Farrell had a genuinely free (and amoral) artistic sensibility. It was different and dangerous and unpredictable, which was enthralling at the time. And you didn't feel stupid while you were listening to it. Farrell is a charismatic and mesmerizing front man, despite his idiosyncratic and sometimes bizarre vocal style. He is objectively a terrible singer, but it works within context. God knows how many takes they had to do to comp together something in tune. But the band is awesome, and Dave Navarro is one of the last true guitar heroes. He was never better than on this record, and there is some astounding lead playing (notably on Three Days). The rhythm section is solid and dynamic and the whole album is arranged with light and shade and space in way you don't hear much. This album was a surprise hit and was one of the records that helped crack the dam between the alternative scene and the mainstream, with Nevermind finally bringing it crashing down a year after this. Jane's split a few weeks before the release of Nevermind, but their influence (and Farrell's key role in establishing Lollapalooza Festival) makes this an important album and a key moment of the underground breaking into the mainstream. It was exciting at the time, but in retrospect, I'm not convinced it was an entirely good thing for music. I miss the days when there really was an alternative music scene, before 'alternative' was just another generic marketing label. I really love this record and have listened to it a lot over the years. But... Perry Farrell is an arsehole. He has a track record of exploiting the artistic input of others (especially younger collaborators) and taking credit for their input. It's true of bandmates, collaborators and 'muses' (a term commonly used to belittle women's artistic contributions). And worse, his active encouragement of the use of dangerous drugs was incredibly destructive. Dave Navarro and Casey Niccoli have both spoken about how lucky they were to survive the drug habits that Farrell encouraged. Xiola Blue, the subject of Three Days to whom this album is dedicated, died at the age of 19 as a result of a drug overdose. Farrell has been open about their sex and drug experiences together (again, the subject of Three Days) when she was a vulnerable teenager and possibly underage. This is deplorable behaviour, potentially contributing to this young woman's premature death. And, looking at Farrell these days, it is hard to see him as a poster child for the benefits of long-term heavy drug use; he seems out of it, incoherent and unable to work with others, creatively bankrupt. I am increasingly uncomfortable with the appalling behaviour of artists. I'm not sure whether it is worse when they celebrate their philosophy openly in their art (Jane's Addiction, Led Zep, Marilyn Manson) or when they hide behind a mask of faux sensitivity (R. Kelly, Ryan Adams). With some artists, I can't get over the ick factor (Marilyn Manson is probably the most extreme example). I feel that other albums are still listenable, although I wonder when the hammer will finally fall (Led Zep, Jane's). So I am still rating this with 5 stars, using the Ike & Tina Turner rubric. Just because Perry Farrell -- like Ike Turner -- is an irredeemable figure, this does not prevent me from enjoying the contributions of his collaborators (Navarro, Perkins, Avery, Niccoli, and others), which are still compelling and amazing (like Tina Turner).
Shoutout to Jane (no remover) and her addiction. Favourite Songs: Stop!, No One's Leaving, Been Caught Stealing, Then She Did... . Least Favourite Songs: Ain't No Right, Of Course.
Killer intro track diving straight into it. The track after it I personally couldn't vibe with it too well but every song after it is at minimum good. The last four songs on here really showcases Perry Farrell's artistry to a tee. The passion, the raw emotions delving into his grief, that solemnness, and everything in between. Top 3 Favorites: Been Caught Stealing, Three Days, and Then She Did... Only less than good song is No One's Leaving (calling bad would be a little too harsh imo) only because it heavily reminds me of RHCP and it brings my mood down a bit. 4.00/5
Didn't like it
About half of the album is real good. The other half is ok. I like the guitar on this album. There first album is better.
Not a big fan of the lead singer’s voice but there’s a reason some of those songs are popular because they are solid but not solid lyrically
Okay. Normally I'm okay with Farrell's voice but it annoyed me on this album. The last half were just a bunch of obnoxiously long songs where he droned on and on about stuff that didn't make sense. Only really good song on here is "Benn Caught Stealing". Everything else just feels like Farrell is spasming out on the mic with the lyrics. Guitar was great though.
I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would-usually after 3 songs Farrell's voice just gets on my nerves. instead this was a pleasant surprise. Stop is a great opening track. 3.5 stars-would have been a 4 but I really hate the cover art.
Love this album. It's a great sophomore effort for an amazing band.
These guys are crazy. The distinct sound makes them great. I got to see them recently in concert but without Dave Navarro. They are the definition of dysfunctional.
I had this album growing up. It's pretty good, but the strength is in the few singles that came from the album.
Pretty good.
1. ztop - 1 2. leaving - 0 3. right - 1 4. obviouz - 0 5. ztealing - 1 6. three - 2 7. zhe did - 1 8. ofcourze - 1 9. girl - 0
Best wel good
A pretty frustrating album ngl…and it gets worse as it goes on. The ten minute songs are agonizingly long, but I’d be lying if I said it all sounded bad. The songs have like no real significance but sound nice from time to time so I’ll give it 2 stars but it’s not my thing really
Sigh. I got the odd luck of seeing Perry’s last semi-coherent outing with Jane’s this summer (2024) and these songs resonate with me more than I thought they would given that I’m more familiar with the other albums. So pure in a weird, dirty way.
Songs i know: 1 Songs i like: 0 Some decent guitar stuff going on early on but just generally another Meh. I can imagine this type of band were ten a penny early 90s and RHCP won that race. Also Fuck been caught stealing because the dogs barking at the beginning set Polly off and took ages to chill her out.
I don’t like this. I really can’t get past Perry Farrell’s voice - he’s one of the most grating singers I’ve ever heard. Some of the tracks are alright - Obvious and Been Caught Stealing are highlights - but PF seems to suffer from Axl Rose syndrome where he has to be singing on every second of every song. Let Navarro have a proper solo my dude. It doesn’t groove, apart from Been Caught Stealing. Some of the tracks sound like each member is playing a different song and they all just did a weed for the first time. The whole thing is about as sexy the video of that guy squatting a glass jar up his ring. Three Days is actually pretty good, bit proggy. Loves me some prog. PF has taken a back seat on this track, which is nice as I fucking hate him. Overall, I didn’t love this. Couple of tunes on it, but not enough for me to get past Perry Farrell’s nails-on-a-blackboard voice. Decent tracks: Obvious, Been Caught Stealing, Three Days 2/5
Quite an annoying album overall. Perry Farrell comes across as a whiny douche on record and in real life. Didn't like the production, too tinny. Some good shreds and riffs at times but these were usually overshadowed by Perry Farrell waffling on about god knows what. Standouts: Been Caught Stealing Three Days - nice and jammy and lets Navarro do his things. Low Points: The whole album drifts into nothingness towards the end Then She Did... - good middle section but this has no place being 8 minutes long Of Course - the celtic fiddle was out of place and irritating On the whole. Didn't really like it but didn't hate it. They remind me of The Doors where people think they are cool but they are just really junkies who were lucky to be around a music scene that was happening.
Been Caught Stealing is doing a lot of heavy lifting for that second star. Bit druggie. Some nice bits of guitar work. However it’s disjointed for the majority of the album. I liked the little ode to Ian Durys “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”
Frenetic high paced teenage American start. I’m too old for this nowadays & Perry’s voice is too high for me but must have been great live. What genre is this ? Punk funk metal ? 1990 was a watershed for music I like this quote : ‘They’re often credited as pioneers of the alternative rock movement that led into the 1990s — a bridge between 1980s post-punk and 1990s grunge/alt scenes.’ Lots of switches & breakdowns in the songs keeping it interesting. Side 2 starts with a 10 minute epic followed by an 8 minute track. It really is a proper LP the 2nd side is progressive, you wouldn’t guess it was the same band by the time it gets to ‘Of Course’. This is not my cup of tea, but I can hear that this is a beautifully crafted well thought out LP that deserves to be in this book
My music education continues, with yet another band I had heard of, but hadn’t actually listened to. After the first 4 songs, I was ready to rate it a two or even less, as those selections just weren’t my thing. But after that, I didn’t mind the rest of the album and really actually enjoyed some of those cuts. I probably won’t make an effort to listen to it again, but it comes out to be a 3.0 for me.
Op zich wel leuke rockmuziek. Zang is wat schreeuwerig maar de melodie en energie is goed. ***
One trick ponies, and the singer's voice really grates on me after a few tracks. I'm slightly merciful because I kinda enjoy Been Caught Stealing
3.5
Been caught stealing still holds up - not sure if the entire album was too worthy of accolade, but it was OK.
Bass is fire through this whole album
The sound was a bit muddy and blah. The songs weren't very catchy and it didn't do anything to me emotionally. There wasn't anything here I really enjoyed. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to listen to it though and find out what Jane's Addition is all about.
I liked it quite a bit. A few of the songs brought it down but overall very good
I knew the singles on this one but enjoyed the second half of the album.
More to it than I expected when I saw who it was.
this has all the originality and creativity i was hoping for in skunk anansie. fresh and feeling
Better than I was expecting
Inte min grej men jag förstår varför folk gillar dom
Tja. På papiret burde det være lige noget for mig. Men jeg finder det lidt for skabet, så det bliver bare irriterende gennem et helt album. I det mindste er der en ny sang til hunde playlisten.
Det er egentlig et sjovt album. Der er noget umodent over det. Det gør at det kun skal nydes i små doser, men også det der er med til, at give en legende sjov lytteoplevelse.
Interesting punkish rock with varying influences
Loved some of the songs- Stop, been caught stealing, three days. Didn’t love his voice a ton.
No. 270/1001 Stop! 4/5 No One's Leaving 3/5 Ain't No Right 3/5 Obvious 3/5 Been Caught Stealing 3/5 Three Days 3/5 (2x) Then She Did… 3/5 (2x) Of Course 2/5 (2x) Classic Girl 3/5 Average: 2,83 Really overstayed it's welcome for me.
Tellement exemplaire des années 1990 que j'aurais cru qu'il était paru au milieu de la décennie, pas au début. Rythmique implacable, voix stridente mais engageante
Exceptional. Album moves though various sounds along the way.
Instrumentals are okay but vocals are like nails on a chalkboard
3 Stars (8/15)
Pretty rockin!
I very much loved this album. It has that 90s sound/production that I'm a sucker for. It was interesting, it went hard, it had lots of variety in sound. I think I'd probably give it a 4.5 but I'll actually just round up to 5. I'd give the album art a 1/5 though.
What a rad album! I've been a fan of Jane's Addiction for a long time, and I can't really decide if I like this album more than Nothing Shocking. But then when I think about it, I can't really tell a difference. The sound and power of this band is unmistakable. They're incredible. What I love is how this is varied and unique they're sound is. It reminds me most of Bad Brains with how out there it is with the guitar solos and raw energy. But its more like Bad Brains meets Joy Division meets Guns and Roses. The bass is so raw, heavy and driving. Sometimes is almost overbearing. And then Dave Navarro's guitars are also loud, full of static and kind of over the top. But its played in this minor key and not really utilizing the blues scales, so it doesn't sound like really any blues or hair metal guitarists. Perry's voice is what always sets this band apart. Piercing, striking. Somewhere between yelling and crooning. With great storytelling. I think finally what makes this band / sound / album unique is then how they layer in other genres and sounds and effects. Sometimes they're playing bo diddley rhythms, while other times they're incorporating sitars and eastern instruments. Despite what this band means now, and the fact that Perry Farrell literally punched Dave Navarro in the face 3 weeks ago, this band rocks and this album is brilliant.
Very meh
Nothing interresting, notable or remarkable about this. Instantly forgettable.
I think the power in this record is that it sounds like a band at its peak relationship with the songs. They know what they want to achieve but they aren't stale yet. And that has been captured live in the studio for the most part. I also like how odd Perry Farrell's voice is and how it has been processed. I like how it sounds like they've taken lots of different rock music as reference points and not so much blended them as hit the pulse button a couple of times. Lyrically it's more of a mixed bag. A classic 'girl' giving a 'MAN' a great idea is a bit of a clanger. But the one that always makes me chuckle is him being so chuffed at having a threesome he declares himself 'Erotic Jesus'.
Loved this when it was released. Still do 30+ years later.
Garbage
Jane's Addiction isn't bad, and they were better than most of what was in the radio in the '80s, but that's not necessarily saying a lot.
Toght
Nicht meins.
Good album.
Can't believe I used to live this album so much as a mopey teenager, what miserable crap.
Classic album from my college days, anything college days always hits a sweet spot. The 2 biggest songs from the album are the only ones I knew, but that's good enough for me.
This album does not deserve to be among the best.
a classic
Personally was not a fan of the vocal performance or style, the instrumentation was good though. A lot of the songs were way too long and overstayed their welcome.
Fairly decent; I can imagine listening to this in the car on the way to seeing Terminator 2. If I lived in LA or something.
Pretty good
This truly is an incredible album. It's a shame Perry is the biggest asshole in the world and also cannot sing anymore
Not too bad... but not too good... typical 90s fare
Ritual De Lo Habitual is the second studio album from Jane's Addiction, and the band's most commercially successful album. The album includes a few of the band biggest singles, like "Stop" and "Been Caught Stealing." Jane's Addiction combined metal guitars with punk sensibilities into a immersive, expansive sound. Perry Ferrell's brash confidence matches the raw energy of Dave Navarro's ripping guitars. This album is more produced - closer to pop singles - than their first album, and almost recreates the energy of that debut.
Overrated. Not sure why this album went double platinum - it came across as a hot mess to me. I always say “a little Perry Farrell goes a long way”. I can only take him in small doses. +1 for Dave Navarro‘s guitar work which is always tasty.
Ooof, what a frustrating album. It was my first time listening to Jane's Addiction, but I'm pretty sure it will be also the last time. I enjoyed everything about the music except for vocal, and it was so bad, that it spoiled the whole experience. It's no surprise that my favourite song was 10 minutes track with minimal addition by vocalist. Very hard to properly rate it, but I would guess that the riffs and solos are too good to be rated low. 1/5 for vocal, 4/5 for the rest, as a result - very weak 3.
4.25
There worse ways to spend almost an hour, I suppose, but you at least get paid for most of them. I listened to this for free and Hegel nothing but regret
I can see why Jane is an addict. Anything to drown out the noise. That was probably harsh. But not for me. Simpsons: No
Have heard of this band but didn't know this is what they'd sound like. It was alright, but probably won't listen again.
I liked it. but nothing really stood out. gets a bonus point for the album cover.
Perfectly mid album. Some things I liked, some things I didn’t but it was a fun listen mostly.
90s rock in a nutshell. Hated his voice
I think the vocals are pretty annoying, but the music is jamming
Saved from 2 stars by the violin on 'Of course'
Último viernes de septiembre, para el cual toca Jane's Addiction, otra banda que sólo ubico de alguna que otra canción y porque Perry Farrell es el creador del Lollapalooza. Es una banda que suena (¿Sonaba? Ahora están en pausa por problemas de Perry Farrell, justamente) firme pero que en lo personal no me transmite mucho. Destaco obviamente "Been Caught Stealing" como hit y "Three Days" por su cuelgue. Hasta el lunes.
The singer and their usage in advertisements for jeans or cars or whatever give me the ick. I hear this obnoxious nasal pitch and think of a corporation that wanted a “rockin” song to push some products, that’s just my brain being busted. The drum and bass sections are pretty interesting on here though (2.5/5)
Now I understand what old people mean when they say some music is merely ‘noise’.
Ritual De Lo Habitual - Jane's Addiction (1990) Uma boa surpresa. Ritual De Lo Habitual é o segundo álbum de estúdio da banda Jane’s Addiction, e culminou no primeiro fim da banda (curiosamente essa semana tivemos os 10º (?) fim da banda). É um rock alternativo com pitadas de hardcore algumas vezes e outros elementos de músicas regionais, que fazem o instrumental ser realmente intrigante e diferenciado. O ponto controverso é o vocal de Perry Farrell, ou você vai gostar, ou vai odiar, não tem meios termo. Dito isso a sonoridade agradou, e vez ou outra vale a pena revisitar a obra. Melhores músicas: Stop!, Ain't No Right, Been Caught Stealing, Three Days, Of Course. Piores músicas: N/A 3.5/5
# Playlist Track - Been caught stealing # Notes - First half of the album is VERY good! - Even the child voice announcing the opening is well executed leading up to a very interesting first track. - Last few tracks are okay-ish ballads, at best.
A bit too angry and noisy for me. I preferred their other album in the 1001 challenge from a few months ago.
It's very high pitched and whingy isn't it - maybe if I had some nostalgia too boost it up it would have been ok, but I've never been into Jane's Addiction.
it’s decent. i thought id enjoy it a bit more
I didn’t have any opinion on the album until Three Days. I found some things okay, and a lot of instrumentals or lyrics strange. Three Days was a good song and so was the one after. Otherwise, I can’t say I liked the album. I can’t decide if it is good or bad. Mediocre describes it best. Would not want to listen to it again. Standouts: Three Days and Then She Did…
Absolutely incredible album that was one of the defining statements of early hard alternative rock. The singles "Stop" and "Been Caught Stealing" were radio staples. But the album is much deeper than that. Clearly a defining moment in the movement from hair metal to grungy alt rock.
1.5/5
Really really fine. Borders on boring Light 5 to strong 5 Cover: 8/10 to 3/10 You had class from 3-4:15 and hung out with Trent
I thought I would like this more, but there were only a few good songs in my opinion. 3/5
I generally liked this album. I really liked his voice specifically. Some songs went on a bit, but I really enjoyed a few, namely Then She Did... and Been Caught Stealing. 3/5
No private session used for Spotify. I have a mixed view on Jane's Addiction, some good songs but a unsure about Farrell maybe because he is the inexplicably cool and overly confident kid on the playground who made fun of me for wearing the same shirt twice in one week. I like every aspect of this album except Perry's voice, it sometimes works but mostly not.
Ich kenne weder Album noch Band. Egal, jetzt bin ich einer hörenswerten Platte reicher. Klirrender und cooler Sound mit hörenswerten Gitarrensoli
Man, this album really tanked after Been Caught Stealing. Before that, the album was fairly solid 90's alt rock. Then it got weird. Favourite songs: Been Caught Stealing, Stop! Least favourite songs: Three Days, Then She Did..., Of Course 3/5
Not familiar with this group.
I feel like I should like Jane's Addiction more than I actually do. The era, the genre, the style - all the boxes are ticked, but somehow I was just never that into them. It's not bad at all, Farrell & Navarro are undeniably a charismatic, talented duo. And yet, I struggle to raise enthusiasm above "that was OK". tldr : 3 stars - it's OK
3/4
Still as fresh and exciting as it was when it was the only thing played at all the cool parties the year it came out! Intimate and epic, and always keeping you guessing, even when you’ve heard it hundreds of times.
Ive developed a real blind spot with this genre. Middle of the road american late 80's/early 90's rock seems like it was more about the angry/grungy vibe rather than any musical quality. Ive had countless albums where the vocal is poor, the sound is generic radio fodder for angry teens and they wash over me without any real value.
Ritual de lo Habitual Been Caught Stealing is the only Jane’s Addiction song I know, and it’s a great track. Other than that I don’t know much about them apart from Dave Navarro being the guitarist and the singer’s clunky pun name. Red Hot Chili Peppers I suppose are the obvious comparison, especially with the Navarro Connection, even if they aren’t completely analogous, but I did find this much more enjoyable than I generally find RHCP. Farrell is similarly not a great vocalist although in a slightly less annoying way, despite a huge preponderance of ‘Whooahs’ and ‘Yeahs’, and their tendency for slower, more drone like songs among the funk rock makes them a slightly more interesting proposition. Things Like Obvious, Three Days and Then She Did sound a little like pre Urban Hymns Verve, a more spacey vibe than hard rock or funk rock. Been Caught Stealing is the stand out for me, but the run from that song to Then She Did is good, with much more groove and feeling than the first half. Of Course is a bit of a stinker though - big DurkaDurkastan vibes. I enjoyed this, there’s some good stuff happening between the harder rock moments, and when they go for the lower tempo grooves it works pretty well, and is a lot more listenable than a lot of other early 90s US rock bands. A solid 3 - wouldn’t be averse to listening again, but I may not necessarily seek it out 👩👩👩 Playlist submission: Been Caught Stealing
I like Jane's Addiction every now and then, but honestly Perry Farrell's voice gets annoying after a whole album.
Crap album Whiney
Just one hit on this album and it was all I liked
An almost perfect album. Two huge hits, that I love, and they may be the weakest / worse songs on the album. Three Days is a masterpiece followed by another in Then She Did.
Annoying whiny voice, but a couple of good tracks on there. Sounds like some early rap-metal cross over.
Listened Before? Y This is a quintessential 90's alternative album. Highly influential and well done. Big fan of this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Stop!
Rock, kinda harsh
I was familiar with the singles from this album but never listened to anything else. The second half of this album is really awesome and changed my opinion of this band entirely.
8/14/24. Jane's Addiction is quiety one of my favorite bands of all time! I credit them for creating that alternative rock sound I love, and Dave is a very underrated guitar player. The songs, and this album particularly, takes me to a great place.
Still rocking, still original
I liked Jane's Addiction okay back in the day. They're still fine. It's also more pop than rock, in my head, and I don't understand any descriptions of "metal" I've heard. It's very, very of that time, though.
Stop is probably the best song but lesser known than Been Caught Stealing.
Decent listen. Not for me but decent background music.
I feel like I end up saying this often but I think I liked this more than I anticipated. I especially enjoyed the songs from THPS that I haven't heard in 20 years.
Janes addiction Good band. And I like this album better than the other one we had. I love been Caught Stealing and Stop! The rest of the album is cool. I like some of the more psychedelics and experimental moments. I liked “And then she did”… cool piano and synths. Lost me a bit by “of course”. Maybe one too many long vibey songs towards the end of the album. 4
Pretty cool record, found myself losing interest periodically but kinda liked it. 3.5
Really cool. I liked how weird it got without straying too much.
While I think there are some unique features of this album that make it an interesting and even refreshing choice for this list, I wasn't super wowed. The songs that had more varied instrumentation were my favorites, but they got lost in the overall somewhat muddy sound.
oh cool, it's juana's adicción. time for some weird 90s rock. [52 minutes later] ...well that certainly was an album. was it good? hard to say. i only knew stop and been caught stealing going into this, which are some of their better songs, but JA never really spoke to me as much as some of the other 90s rock groups. those two tracks are definitely the high points of the album, though i will say i actually enjoyed the super-long-artsy-genre-exploration-type tracks on the back half of the album. then she did in particular sounds like an early 2010s era trail of dead song, which i can definitely vibe with. favorites: stop, been caught stealing, three days, then she did...
5,78
I really loved this. The album felt connected to a lot of the post-rock from 10 years later in a way I was not expecting. The song "Three Days" could have been its own EP, not in a bad way. Unexpected 4.5
The hits are pretty darn good, a lot of the rest of it is weird (respectful) but not earth shattering
This band is STILL associated with Maroon 5 in my head for some reason. This was pretty good! Some of the songs were too long, but I did overall enjoy listening to it.
Who let this vocalist into the band?
I am not really a fan of this.
They didn't sound like anyone else. Still don't. Alternative rock, but funky. The singing is flat and has the timbre of nails on a chalkboard. The music is good. The songs are too long. Favorite song: stop
Noisy.
Some decent rock ! Maybe just the novelty of some really good rock for a change 4*
I know that I'm meant to like Jane's Addiction but I've never really been on board. It was alright.
Wailing, wailing, wailing, and wailing! Honestly I'm not a fan of Jane's Addiction. I respect the quality of the music, but I truly dislike the style.
Painfully bad. Every song initially was fine, but they each got so much worse. It's kinda baffling.
Love Jane's Addiction, I always tended to like Nothing's Shocking a bit more than this one, but relistening to it really helped me appreciate it more. It takes the best parts of the previous album, builds on them, and incorporates so many more influences. Fantastic album from a fantastic band.
I really love the opener and the last two songs. Everything in between is a skip! Should have been a four song EP.
Three Days ist gut, der Rest nervig bis OK.
This is one of those 90’s albums I really want to like, as songs like “Caught Stealing” & “Stop!” are fun and infectious classics from the era. But Perry Farrell’s voice is one that becomes grating as the album slowly rolls along and the playlist finds its way into the background, maybe as a way to protect myself from the high drone of Farrell’s voice. Outside of a likely personal issue with the singer’s voice, there are some great bass riffs and fun songs worth hearing. The album is not a total write off and it serves as a marker in time, reminding us of a time when life was fun and rock had a prominent place on the musical soundscape.
This album has dated so well. Their full on opening set follwed by a chilled acoustic set really hits it's stride. There are better songs on Nothing's Shocking, but this feels like they're really evolving. Shame they fell apart for a few years after this album as another couple of albums straight after this would have been great.
May have liked it more in the 90s. Recognizing the relationship e.g. To Mothers Milk by RHCP
Nice and solid. Grunge elements and early US punk elements coming together in a good way
Good
Really fun and a great representation of this era.
First time listening to this band. First 5 rockier numbers i could take or leave. Track 6 onwards was a different kettle of fish. Wiki said these tracks were more proggier and boy were they right. Three Days and Then She Did were worth the admission price alone. Music right up my alleyway. Will have to research Jane’s Addiction to see if they continued in the prog vein when they reformed. Would have been a solid 4 star review but let down by the albums first side. 3.5/5 20/6/24
love some 90s alt rock. dont love farrell's voice. pretty good album though!
Most of the songs were just grating, off key, off beat yelling which doesn't appeal to me.
Quite unique band and album. Probably warrants a few more listens and possibly with time an extra star. Three days is an epic on its own. 3.5 stars
Dece
Mostly not feeling it. 2.4.
Meh Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 3/5
"Been Caught Stealing" I have already known. I like the base lines, the guitar and drums on this album but in total it doesn´t click for me. Favourite: "Three Days"
I had heard of Jane’s addiction but didn’t know any of their music. It had kind of a YES feel…but harder rock. I can see listening to this album again and thinking that it will definitely grow on me. It definitely gets a thumbs up.
bleh.
Album 438 of 1001 Jane's Addiction - Ritual De Lo Habitual Rating : 3.75 / 5 Favorite Track : Been Caught Stealing I like some Jane's Addiction. This wouldn't be my favorite from them but still a good listen.
Fairly normal rock with some folky-ness, nothing really groundbreaking
This album is fine, but you see why they’re a one hit wonder
Not my cup of tea but not bad
Thought this was good high energy music.
This was a better Jane’s Addiction album, first half anyway. Been Caught Steaking is great of course.
This is awesome
close to a 2
Pretty cool stuff
Enjoyed the guitar in some of the songs. None of the vocals were for me. 2/5
Good album - I like this. It's between prog, rock, alternative and metal -> cool.
ganz nett
This was pretty meh aside from the two singles.
Wonderful album. I don't think I ever owned it but I did somehow know it pretty well, and it holds up after all these years. I Liked 5 out of 9 tracks, but really the whole album is solid.
The singles are the obvious stand outs, but the overall sound of the album, especially the later half, holds up.
I once saw Perry Ferrell at Burning Man. It's the right setting for him.
Throwback! 3.5/5
This is a three star album. Favourite track: Stop.
Doesn't hit me as hard as the first album, but still very good. 3.5/5
This album really strengthened in the latter half. "Three Days" is probably my favorite track.
Couldn’t finish this. Absolute garbage. Maybe Jane should get her act together and make a decent album.
I would wear out the A-side of this album, if I had it, but the second half is lacking the energy that makes this group so good.
So so good. I am going to listen to this again right now
Great Album. A nice bridge between hairbands and alternative without giving up the guitar solos. Plenty of weirdness to make it edgy but still fun. Three Days is a massive ride iyw
At this moment, you should be with us, feeling like we do. . . Great album. Three Days is one of my all time favorite songs. Most of the others are great, too.
Loved! 3.5 Favs: it ain’t right, three days , then she did
2.5/5 - If you were to look at my music taste, you would assume I love Jane's Addiction, but the truth is I could never get on board, and I still can't - I got very bored towards the end, the songs are so unnecessarily long. Standout: - Three days 4/5