Jane's Addiction

CHILDISHGAMBINO · #1 08-16-2006, 12:43 AM

I just got Nothings Shocking the other day for for the low low price of free 99. I used a 10 dollar off coupon at Cd Plus and the cd was 7.99. The clerk was like, "I can't do that. The cd has to cost more than 10 bucks." But he caved and gave it to me. Man I love Jane's Addiction. I've had the cd in my car for the last 3 Days. I almost forgot how much Eric Avery kicked ass. Anyways Just wondering if other people are into Jane's Addiction and what your favorite songs are. Mine are Summertime Rolls, Ted Just Admit it, Ocean size, Three Days, and Been Caught Steelin'. If I could only pick five that is.

Psychicpet · #2 08-16-2006, 12:48 AM

yes to all of the above but my all time fav. and defining line in my playing development out of those has got to be Three Days!!!

Eric Avery never got the proper respect I think. He was/is a bass genius, not unlike Scott Thunes or

MUZZ SKILLINGS!!!!!!

Rusty Chainsaw · #3 08-16-2006, 05:14 PM

Three Days is epic... even now, 15 years after hearing it for the first time, Dave Navarro's solo on that song still gives me goosebumps. Absolutely amazing song.

Other than Three Days, I love Mountain Song, Ted, Just Admit It, Then She Did..., I Would For You (beautiful simplicity), Kettle Whistle (with Flea), and True Nature and Just Because off Strays (not classic JA, but still awesome).

CHILDISHGAMBINO · #4 08-16-2006, 07:11 PM

I never realized how much of an influence Eric Avery is for me until I started listening to Ritual and Nothing's Shocking again. Crazy. Kettle Whistle was an awsome album too. I like the version of Jane Says on that album.

Peter Parker · #5 08-16-2006, 10:01 PM

I loved them back in the day. Won't listen to them without Eric A so I don't own anything after Ritual. I saw them live a bunch of times and they were always incredible.

v-12 · #6 08-16-2006, 10:16 PM

Oh man, I love Jane's Addiction! So many great songs, but my favorites would have to be mountain song (first song I learned on bass), three days (pretty amazing that song was recorded in one take, other than alot of extra tracks by dave...), and then she did (those last 4 tracks on ritual are just KILLER!).
I never got to see them when I was younger with Eric, but I was lucky enough to see them at reading a few years ago- I pushed my way to the front and had one of my favorite music experiences ever!

funkysurfer · #7 08-17-2006, 08:42 AM

Eric Avery is such a great player. I started a thread about him not to long ago because I felt he deserved mucho credit for his great compositions and melodies.

I would have to agree 100% with those who said "Three Days". Absolutely beautiful, along with "Then She Did".

fleabee · #8 08-17-2006, 06:00 PM

totally agreed xo-bionic..that solo gives me goose bumps too..very well written song..takes you through highs and lows

these_go211 · #9 08-18-2006, 02:16 PM

there can NEVER be too many threads about avery. this guy is definitely one of my heroes. such great straightforward picked p-bass tone. i'm glad xo-bionic mentioned "would for you." that is such a great simple stellar tune. others are the usuals everyone else mentioned: mountain song, three days, summertime rolls, and ted just admit it.

what i love is that his riffs seem so simple. but the bass is usually what drives the song. he's a great songwriter and i really really really despair about the fact i never got to see him live with that band. there is some good footage of the orginal lineup in the movie 'gift.'

CHILDISHGAMBINO · #10 08-18-2006, 03:46 PM

Has anyone heard the Deconstruction album withe Eric Avery and Dave? Eric Avery sings on this album. I love it but it's hard to find as the label no longer exists. I've seen it on evilbay but i don't trust paypal and don't have a cc so I guess I'll just keep looking in used record stores.

Rusty Chainsaw · #11 08-18-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CHILDISHGAMBINO

Has anyone heard the Deconstruction album withe Eric Avery and Dave? Eric Avery sings on this album. I love it but it's hard to find as the label no longer exists. I've seen it on evilbay but i don't trust paypal and don't have a cc so I guess I'll just keep looking in used record stores.

I love it - it's one of my favourite albums. A lot gloomier than the Jane's stuff, the theme of the album is the darker side of life in LA. Eric Avery sings in an almost monotone, Pete Murphy from Bauhaus-type way, but Navarro's guitar sounds immense, and Avery's basslines have never been better. Highlights for me are Big Sur, Iris, L.A. Song, Single and Son.

They did a video for L.A. Song - here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvEHlKR3hwo

EDIT: Sorry, misread the post... you've already heard the album.

CHILDISHGAMBINO · #12 08-18-2006, 05:40 PM

don't be sorry man. I haven't heard that album in years. I wish I had a copy to hear right now. So thanks for the video.

labgnat · #13 08-18-2006, 05:52 PM

i'll have to check kazaa or sth for this deconstruction album u speak of. is it a janes addiction album? i do likejanes addiction a lot idont' have their newest disc. but ritual de lo habitual is freaking amazing

CHILDISHGAMBINO · #14 08-18-2006, 05:58 PM

The Deconstuction album was done after Jane's broke up in the early 90's I think. Its Dave Navarro and Eric Avery the guitar player and bass player from Jane's. If you like Ritual then you would probably like it. As for Jane's last album I don't think it counts personally. Interested to hear Panic Channel though but I'm not getting my hopes up.

**Josh Ryan** · #15 08-18-2006, 06:34 PM

I used to rewind Ocean Size in my walkman a lot. Nothings shockng was a High School staple for me.