December 17, 2018

1988 - August - Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking

41 minutes

“Nothing’s Shocking” by Jane’s Addiction

Wayne presents this album, “Nothing's Shocking,” — the first studio album by Jane's Addiction. This alternative rock band from Los Angeles had released a self-titled live album in 1987. Perry Farrell was the lead singer and writer for the group. The group would break up in the early 90's over how to split the money. Although tensions in the band would drive the split, their heavy, angry, wall-of-sound approach would lead the way for the grunge music to come a few years later.

We hope you enjoy this heavy hitting feature.

“Idiots Rule”

This funky rock song with special guest Flea (of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame) on horns starts heavy and drives on through the track.

“Ocean Size”

This track explains the mentality of a surfer, and the desire to be near the waves. Perry Farrell wrote this at a low point in his life.

“Had a Dad”

Here is a rare guitar solo at the beginning of the song. This track is about Eric Avery finding out that the person he believed was his biological father was actually his stepfather.

“Mountain Song”

Not really about a mountain, but about coming down from an acid trip. This song got a little air play at the time, though not as much as “Jane Says.”

ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

Theme from “Roseanne”

This was the first run of the show — it launched in August of 1988 and ran through 1977.

STAFF PICKS:

“Look Out Any Window” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range

Brian shares this single from Hornsby's second studio album. It features complex piano work and progressive lyrics.

“No Smoke without a Fire” by Bad Company

Rob picked this hit from the post-Paul Rodgers days. It features vocalist Brian Howe on this late 80's hit.

“The Only One” by Jimmy Page

This was from Page's lone solo album, and Bruce got into it. It was an obvious hit with Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant's vocal contributions. Jason Bonham is on drums as well

“Let it Roll” by Little Feat

The re-formed Little Feat produced this fast moving and very popular track with a Southern Rock boogie feel. Wayne says, “She's like a smooth stretch of highway.”

LAUGH TRACK:

“Don’t Worry, be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin

We feature the opposite of an instrumental piece on this acapella track to finish up the session this week. Be Happy, folks!

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By Rob Marbury, Wayne Rowan, Bruce Fricks and Brian Dickhute

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