Live and Rare (Jane's Addiction album)

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Live and Rare
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Compilation album by Jane's Addiction
Released 1991
Genre Alternative rock
Length42:29
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction chronology
Ritual de lo Habitual
(1990) Ritual de lo Habitual1990
Live and Rare
(1991)
Kettle Whistle
(1997) Kettle Whistle1997
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Live and Rare is a compilation album by alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, released in 1991 through Warner Bros. Records. The release is essentially a collection of early b-sides, demos, and live cuts.

A compilation album comprises tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology.

Alternative rock is a style of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. In this instance, the word "alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from mainstream rock music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to a generation of musicians unified by their collective debt to either the musical style or simply the independent, DIY ethos of punk rock, which in the late 1970s laid the groundwork for alternative music. At times, "alternative" has been used as a catch-all description for music from underground rock artists that receives mainstream recognition, or for any music, whether rock or not, that is seen to be descended from punk rock.

Janes Addiction band

Jane's Addiction is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985. The band consists of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Chris Chaney.

Contents

Versions

The original two versions of this compilation were released in Japan in late 1991. The first is the regular release; it come with a separate spinal label with the album information in Japanese and a lyric sheet. Lyrics are provided in both English and Japanese. The regular release came with a white CD holder instead of the more traditional gray-black holder.

The second version is a limited edition version that comes in a coffin box. Only 1000 of these coffin versions were released. It comes with everything that is in the regular version, but also includes four photographs (Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4) and a numbered certificate. (Certificate 1, Certificate 2)

The third and final version is an Australian re-release of the standard version. The only differences between this and the original version is the lack of Japanese language material, the slightly different disc and spinal printing, and the disc comes on the traditional gray-black disc holder.

Track listing

All tracks written by Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, except where noted.

Perry Farrell American musician

Perry Farrell is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the frontman for the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction. Farrell created the touring festival Lollapalooza as a farewell tour for Jane's Addiction in 1991; it has since evolved into an annual destination festival. Farrell continues to produce Lollapalooza with partners William Morris Agency and C3 Presents. Farrell has also led the alternative rock groups Porno for Pyros and Satellite Party. He is the only person who has performed at all twelve Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festivals to date, having appeared under five different names.

Dave Navarro American guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the alternative rock band Janes Addiction

David Michael Navarro is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, presenter and actor.

Eric Avery American musician

Eric Adam Avery is an American musician. He is best known as the former bass guitarist and co-founding member of alternative rock band Jane's Addiction.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Been Caught Stealing" (12" Single Remix) 4:24
2."Had a Dad" (Radio Tokyo Demo, 1986) 3:52
3."L.A. Medley" (Live at John Anson Ford Amphitheater, 1989) The Doors, Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Darby Crash, Pat Smear 3:45
4."Had a Dad" (Live at Riviera Theatre, 1989) 5:00
5."Three Days" (part 1) 8:14
6."Three Days" (part 2) 2:34
7."I Would For You" (Radio Tokyo Demo, 1986) 3:28
8."Jane Says" 4:52
9."No One's Leaving" (Live at Hollywood Palladium, 1990) 3:16
10."Ain't No Right" (Live at Hollywood Palladium, 1990) 3:09
Total length:42:29

Track sources

Been Caught Stealing 1990 single by Janes Addiction

"Been Caught Stealing" is a song from Jane's Addiction's 1990 album, Ritual de lo Habitual. It was the band's biggest hit, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. modern rock chart. Different versions appear on the compilations Kettle Whistle, Up from the Catacombs – The Best of Jane's Addiction and Rev.

<i>Ritual de lo habitual</i> 1990 studio album by Janes Addiction

Ritual de lo habitual is the second studio album by Jane's Addiction, released on August 21, 1990, by Warner Brothers. Co-produced by Dave Jerden, it was the band's final studio album before their initial break-up in 1991. Singles from Ritual de lo Habitual include "Been Caught Stealing" and "Stop!". Ritual de lo habitual is certified 2× Platinum in the U.S.

<i>Nothings Shocking</i> 1988 studio album by Janes Addiction

Nothing's Shocking is the first major-label studio album by the American rock band Jane's Addiction, released on August 23, 1988 through Warner Bros. Records. Nothing's Shocking was well received by critics upon release, though it peaked at number 103 on the Billboard 200. The single "Jane Says" reached number six on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in 1988. The album was ranked #312 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All-Time."

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