Cost: $0.92US
Song Count: 15
When I used to live on Cape Cod, I almost got the Kettle Whistle disc about a million times at Newbury Comics. But, the price was always just a little high for me. So, lo and behold, when I see the disc laying in the way-used bin at the local place...well, I just couldn't pass it up.
Going back to my days in middle school, I've always enjoyed the music of Jane's Addiction. They had that metal twinge that I so love, thanks to the heavy-handed guitar mastery of Dave Navarro. On a slightly related note, Navarro has at least one solo record out that I have listened to...it's awful. Sorry Dave. Anyway, I enjoyed Jane's because they rocked hard but they also had a weirdness that I could embrace without it being too off-putting. I attribute that solely to the king of weird himself: Perry Farrell. On another tangent, Porno For Pyros was actually a really good band. Just a little stranger than Jane's.
Well, Kettle Whistle is chock full of live tracks, demo's, out-takes, and new recordings (4, actually). The "new" tracks are just ok. The demo's are interesting. But, the live tracks...well, the live tracks are worth the price of admission, here. Jane Says, which is their signature tune, shines. It's just magic, really. Three Days, Ain't No Right, and Whores, are all strong in their own right. The live tracks are recorded well. Which is good. Nothing pisses me off more than shoddy live recordings. Jane's Addiction gets it right with Kettle Whistle.
I could almost hear the half naked whores dancing on stage.
Here goes the track list and my moderate notes.
1. Kettle Whistle
2. Ocean Size - I love this song. It really sounds big on Nothing's Shocking. Sounds pretty decent here, too.
3. My Cat's Name Is Maceo - Meh.
4. Had a Dad - Great song. Great out-take. Very nice.
5. So What!
6. Jane Says - Wow. Great sounding in this live take. Awesome song and extremely well performed. And Jane is also done with Sergio, which is good news.
7. Mountain Song - Like this tune, too.
8. Slow Divers
9. Three Days - This tune sounds like a page from Perry's journal. Good stuff.
10. Ain't No Right - A fun rocker. Just a little strange, but what can you expect?
11. Up The Beach
12. Stop - A standout from Ritual de lo Habitual. Sounds great live, too.
13. Been Caught Stealing - Jane's showing their sense of humor. Like it.
14. Whores - Never been a huge fan of the song. However, now I have changed my mind.
15. City
I don't care what people say, but I believe Jane's Addiction is the band that typifies and represents LA the best. Sorry Chili Peppers. Sorry Motley. Sorry CSN&Y. Sorry all the rest. Jane's are Los Angeles, pure and simple. Kettle Whistle is a great album. Pick it up, sir (or madam), and you will not be disappointed in the least.
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