Jane's Addiction

The Profile

Jane's Addiction are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, widely credited as key pioneers of alternative rock. Their classic lineup features Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins, and their late-80s/early-90s albums are frequently cited as landmarks of the genre. Farrell also founded the Lollapalooza festival.

The reviews consistently emphasize the band's Los Angeles identity, the four members' distinctive contributions, and the canonical status of "Nothing's Shocking" and "Ritual de lo habitual". Publicly verifiable context referenced in the reviews includes the creation of Lollapalooza (launched in 1991) and the band’s early-90s breakup and later reunions.

Across these reviews, Jane's Addiction are praised as a foundational alternative rock band, with "Nothing's Shocking" and especially "Ritual de lo habitual" framed as era-defining peaks. Writers highlight the band's hybrid of hard rock, funk, metal, new wave, and psychedelia, and the distinct roles of Farrell, Navarro, Avery, and Perkins. Later releases and reunions split opinion: "Strays" is often seen as a strong return, while "The Great Escape Artist" is commonly described as disappointing or overly pop/radio-oriented. Live accounts mix awe at the songs' enduring power with critiques of performance quirks and reduced intensity.