Release Date: 1988
Style: Alternative - Hard Rock
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Although Jane's Addiction's 1987 self-titled debut was an intriguing release (few alternative bands at the time had the courage to mix modern rock, prog rock, and heavy metal together), it paled in comparison to their now classic major-label release one year later, Nothing's Shocking. Produced by Dave Jerden and Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, the album was more focused and packed more of a sonic wallop than its predecessor; the fiery performances often create an amazing sense that it could all fall apart at any second, creating a fantastic musical tension. Such tracks as "Up the Beach," "Ocean Size," and one of alt-rock's greatest anthems, "Mountain Song," contain the spaciousness created by the band's two biggest influences, Led Zeppelin and the Cure. Elsewhere, "Ted, Just Admit It..." (about serial killer Ted Bundy) and the haunting yet gorgeous "Summertime Rolls" stretched to epic proportions, making great use of changing moods and dynamics (something most alt-rock bands of the time were oblivious to). An incredibly consistent and challenging album, other highlights included the rockers "Had a Dad" and "Pigs in Zen," the horn-driven "Idiots Rule," the jazz instrumental "Thank You Boys," and the up-tempo "Standing in the Shower...Thinking." Like most great bands, it was not a single member whose contribution was greater: Perry Farrell's unique voice and lyrics, Dave Navarro's guitar riffs and wailing leads, Eric Avery's sturdy basslines, and one of rock's greatest and most powerful drummers, Stephen Perkins. Nothing's Shocking is a must-have for lovers of cutting-edge, influential, and timeless hard rock.

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Tracks:
1 Up the Beach 3:00
2 Ocean Size 4:20
3 Had a Dad 3:44
4 Ted, Just Admit It 7:23
5 Standing in the Shower 3:03
6 Summertime Rolls 6:18
7 Mountain Song 4:03
8 Idiots Rule 3:00
9 Jane Says 4:52
10 Thank You Boys 1:00
11 Pigs in Zen 4:30

Credits:
Eric Avery Guitar (Acoustic), Bass, Guitar, Guitar (Bass)
Ronnie S. Champagne Engineer
Chris Dowd Horn
Perry Farrell Vocals, Producer, Design, Mixing, Photography, Cover Design, Sculpture
Flea Horn
Steve Hall Mastering
Andy Harper Mixing
Dave Jerden Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Angelo Moore Horn
Dave Navarro Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
Casey Niccoli Art Direction, Photography
Stephen Perkins Percussion, Drums
Kevin Westenberg Photography