Porno For Pyros ~ Pets Album: Porno For Pyros [1993]
perry farrell's post-jane's addiction band followed the same path as his previous band, combining art rock, punk, heavy metal, and funk into one shrieking whole. at the time, this was one of the most highly anticipated rock releases of 1993. it turned out to be a more ethereal and psychedelic affair. most noticeably absent were monstrous guitar riffs. whereas jane's addiction were known to wander into mood-enhanced improv, most tracks on this debut are under the four-minute mark, while farrell's lyric-writing still alternates between train of thought and thought-provoking. the slightly melancholic and beautifuly melodic ballad "pets" was an MTV hit, as it lyrically touches upon the possibility of extraterrestrial life. while those expecting an instant classic like "nothing's shocking" and "ritual de lo habitual" were probably disappointed, "porno for pyros" remains an interesting musical detour for farrell and co. the band released "god's good urge" in 1996, and after the album's ensuing tour wrapped up in early 1997, farrell promptly ended the group, as he focused on a solo recording career as well as sporadic jane's addiction reunion shows.
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