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Jane's Addiction- The Great Escape Artist

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edited July 2012 in Other Music
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Album cover revealed. Album release date is October 18th. Fucking hilarious.
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  • randallanddarcyrandallanddarcy Posts: 813
    That LP cover is woeful. It's worse than a lot of bootlegs I've seen. Seriously.
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Interested to hear this record. I've always loved this band, even though I felt Strays was their weakest effort... I'm still ready to give this one a good, long chance.

    On a side note, seeing Jane's Addiction live years back was majestic.
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    I will say, Janes Addiction can still bring it live. Their show is great, although short, it is very,very good.
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    red mos wrote:
    I will say, Janes Addiction can still bring it live. Their show is great, although short, it is very,very good.

    I agree with Henry Rollins when he says that Jane's Addiction is a band meant to play, and be seen playing live. They're just that damn good on stage.
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  • bobasfeetbobasfeet Posts: 1,126
    Seriously...where's this album? They are sitting on this one.
  • ByrnzieByrnzie Posts: 21,037
    edited July 2012
    dcfaithful wrote:
    On a side note, seeing Jane's Addiction live years back was majestic.

    I first saw them as a support act at Brixton Academy in 1989. It was one of the true highlights of all of my live music experiences.

    Correction: It was 1988.
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  • Sweet OblivionSweet Oblivion Posts: 456
    bobasfeet wrote:
    Seriously...where's this album? They are sitting on this one.

    I know. It's been plagued by release date pushbacks. It's finally due out the week after next. By the way, for UK/Europe fans, there's a deluxe edition coming with a bonus live disc (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Escape-Ar ... 728&sr=8-3)
  • scottstappsucksscottstappsucks Posts: 991
    The album is streaming for free today on iTunes!

    The standout tracks are: Underground, Words Right Out Of My Mouth, I'll Hit You Back, and Broken People.
  • albert83albert83 Saskatoon, SK Posts: 109
    Upon first listen this is a lot better than my expectations. I find I like it a lot more if I don't think of it as Jane's Addiction.
  • bobasfeetbobasfeet Posts: 1,126
    Whoa. Different, yet totally Jane's.
  • TT8270TT8270 Posts: 429
    They should've quit for good when they did in 1991.

    This new record is simply lame, boring, below mediocre. :( :( :(

    They are ruining their legacy.
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  • PHATJPHATJ Posts: 348
    I posted this on TSIS a few days ago:

    I am listening to the new album on a free iTunes stream right now! Here are my thought on first listen:

    1. "Underground"
    The album opens with Perry's voice and the roar of guitar and amazing rhythms. Bass and Drums drive the song. Love the effects/layers on the voice. Squealing guitar solo from Dave. Singable chorus. Fantastic opener. Love the start to the record.

    2. "End to the Lies"
    Like the first track, bass and drums stand out as the driving force of the song. Perry's voice is strong and carries a striking beauty and darkness at the same time. Dave's guitar heavy and interesting. I love track two.

    3. "Curiosity Kills"
    Again, the bass and drums are on fire. Classic Jane's sound. Sing a long chorus. This track will be a live hit. Cool bridge section that leads into a really nice guitar solo from Dave Navarro. The album is very strong to this point.

    4. "Irresistible Force (Met The Immovable Object)"
    This song makes sense as the first single. Spacy and airy sounds. Perry's voice sounds great. I am kind of torn on this song. I really like it at this point but I am worried that it may be a song that quickly loses its luster. From the guitar solo though the end of the song is A plus.

    5. "I'll Hit You Back"
    Rhythm guitar lead from start to finish. I listened to the whole song waiting for the "interesting part" to come. It really didn't ever come. I like the guitars and the simplicity of the song just fine... there's just no surprises. Straight forward in every way. Not throw away at all, just not stand out.

    6. "Twisted Tales"
    Again the rhythm jumps right to the forefront. Dave's guitar is reminiscent of a western movie. I am really high on the verses. The vocal effects are a good touch. This song has me grooving a lot. Another strong track.

    7. "Ultimate Reason"
    The song opens with a muted guitar and heavily effected vocals. It then bursts into an energetic and psychedelic trance of instruments and vocals blended like they have been in a wind storm together. This is repeated for the second verse and chorus. I am again torn on this track. I can hear all of its great musical qualities, but it doesn't really "speak" to me.

    8. "Splash A Little Water On It"
    I like the song from the start. Basically it is a Jane's Addiction version of a ballad laced with psychedelics. Perry's vocals and lyrics take the main stage here and he doesn't disappoint. Dave's guitar solo is reminiscent of '70s acid rock. Different from any track to this point, and a strong addition to the album.

    9. "Broken People"
    Far from a typical Jane's Addiction song. Slow tempo at the start into a mid tempo but sorrowful sounding jam. Vocally (and even a bit musically) it reminds me a bit of the Wayne Coyne and the Flaming Lips circa 1999. This is a decent song but one of the weaker tracks on the record.

    10. "Words Right Out of My Mouth"
    Funky and reminiscent of early Jane's Addiction mashed together with early Red Hot Chili Peppers. This isn't my favorite musical version of this band, but it is the only song that sounds like this on the album (that is probably why I like this album so much). Along with "Broken People", probably the only songs I wouldn't have put on the record. That doesn't mean they don't belong or have a place in Jane's Addiction, but this could have been a great 9 song album, or an ever near perfect 8 song album with "Splash" as the closer.


    Overall, this album is a huge triumph. Jane's is back in a real way with great songs and seemingly a new energy. I am very impressed with "The Great Escape Artist".
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  • Jeff MurrayJeff Murray Posts: 1,259
    I've been listening to this album for over a week now non-stop. I'm digging it more after each listen. Some people seem to want their favorite bands to get stuck in a time warp, to me if the evolution/progression over time is done right I have no problem with it, especially if they can still bring it live.

    I wish I was heading to Atlantic City tomorrow to see them at the HOB!! :x
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  • BrainOfJHABrainOfJHA KC Posts: 704
    really diggin' this album :!:
  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Album is great! really liked it. :P
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  • Of The AggieOf The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,531
    The first 5 songs are decent but the second half is boring. Although I'd probably say I like this album better than Strays, that's not saying much. Its 40 minute running time makes it easier to digest. Irresistible Force is definitely the standout track and probably the one track I'll buy and skip getting the full album.
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,164
    I still have to give it some more plays.. But like all Jane's albums, to me personally, there's a few songs on each I like and others I don't. Can't really say I love an album of theirs all the way thru...Maybe Strays came close... (do love Porno for Pyros however, two great albums)
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  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,898
    a nice quick album

    some serious classic Jane's with the reverb and echo sound.

    Irresistable Force is superb

    with the keyboards has a slight U2 feel to it at times

    a good solid rock album- 3/4 stars
  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    playin a post lallo show...tix are 15 bucks..... :think:
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  • PJRock75PJRock75 Posts: 869
    81 wrote:
    playin a post lallo show...tix are 15 bucks..... :think:

    JUMP ON THAT!
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    81 wrote:
    playin a post lallo show...tix are 15 bucks..... :think:

    Are you kidding me? That's a fucking steal. Jane's Addiction is a great live band. GO SEE IT.
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  • 8181 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Hmm....guess i better look up on sale times and find a date
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Yes! You won't regret it. They're playing here in August and I can't wait.
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    9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
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