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csberry
Nothing's Shocking captures an "alternative" band that loves guitar acrobatics, funk rhythms, and manipulating the hell out of Perry Farrell's voice. There are songs about hookers, peeing in the shower, summer, and the existence of God. Often, the music (more than most bands, Perry's altered vocals mimic a musical instrument) comes at the listener in waves that swoop and crash.
The album is certainly not one note. There are rockers, ballads, jazzy interludes, and epic songs that softly build to a sonic climax. Nothing's Shocking manages to entertain, shock, protest, and inform without being disjointed.
Songs I knew I liked: "Ocean Size," "Had a Dad," "Ted, Just Admit It...," "Standing in the Shower...Thinking," "Summertime Rolls," "Mountain Song," and "Jane Says"
Songs I didn't know but now like: I've had and loved this album since it came out. No new discoveries this time.
Songs I can go the rest of my life without hearing again: None
