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...Jane's Addiction hadn't played anything from the somewhat popular Kettle Whistle, but they did improve upon the tried and true. This was concert as subtle interpretation, a process of intelligent selection that brought out trademark opening bass riffs, for example, but chose to twist slightly the solemn hollering of "Mountain Song." Overcoming the odds, the band and the man who founded Lollapalooza had a very convincing, very good relapse, with music so full you could breathe...
...together again. The bassist, Eric Avery, and the guitarist, Dave Navarro, put out a little-remembered CD called Deconstruction which died without a whimper. Drummer Stephen Perkins and singer Perry Farrell formed the nucleus of Porno for Pyros and released two largely point-less CD's. But rejoice, Jane's Addiction is back! With the affable Flea replacing Eric Avery on bass, the group finally has a new album...
...quite. It turns out that the CD contains only two tracks recorded with the new lineup and contains only four other songs that haven't been released previously. The rest of the tracks are live or rare versions of such classics as "Stop" and "Mountain Song." But for Jane's Addiction fans, the point is moot. The simple fact that there is a new CD out with Jane's Addiction on the cover means that Kettle Whistle will have followers to the store in no time...
...rest may wonder what all the fuss is about. Another turn-of-the-90s band puts out a CD full of studio out-takes and a couple of live recordings. Ho hum. But it'll be their loss. Jane's Addiction was one of the most dynamic and exciting rock bands ever, and Kettle Whistle shows why. During the course of nearly 75 minutes and 15 songs, there is not a feeble track to be found...
...tapes for months, choosing among the best versions of songs. He claimed that he didn't always pick the most technically perfect versions, just the ones that best captured the energy of the band. His meticulousness has paid off. "Stop" and "Ain't No Right" are scorchers. The classic "Jane Says" gets a new treatment and wears it nicely. The 12-minute sonic bomb "Three Days" shows just why Jane's Addiction never failed to tear up a stage. Eric and Stephen play as if they were controlled by a single mind, Dave alternately soothes and destroys with absolutely stellar...