A Cabinet of Curiosities
Jane's Addiction · 2009
224 min · 48 tracks · alternative rock
Raw demos and live performances meld into a vibrant tapestry of Jane's Addiction's eclectic sound and artistic evolution.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jane Says (Radio Tokyo demo) Start here — This track highlights the band’s iconic blend of vulnerability and grit, capturing the raw emotion that characterizes much of their work.
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Been Caught Stealing (12" remix version) — The remix brings a fresh perspective to one of their most recognizable hits, illustrating how the band navigated commercial success while retaining artistic integrity.
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Three Days (live 1990) — This live rendition showcases the band's improvisational prowess and intensity, embodying the spirit of their unforgettable performances during peak popularity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live energy exploration
- wave-like pacing with variety
- immersive collection of raw performances
- nostalgic vibes from demo tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise single tracks
- seek polished studio recordings
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A collection of unreleased material that showcases the band's evolution and eclectic sound.
- Themes
- raw artistic evolution· 90s alternative rock legacy· live performance intensity
- Career context
- By the time 'A Cabinet of Curiosities' was released in 2009, Jane's Addiction had experienced significant shifts, including a hiatus and lineup changes since their last studio album 'Strays' in 2003. This collection of demos and live tracks serves as both a retrospective and an exploration of their early creative process, bridging their past with their contemporary resurgence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soundgarden· Alice in Chains· Tool
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Three Days (live 1990)
The extended outro features a shift in musical dynamics where tension builds before resolving into catharsis through powerful instrumentation.
This moment emphasizes the band's ability to create an immersive experience that contrasts structured verses with spontaneous, emotional releases.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Jane Says (Radio Tokyo demo) Start here 4:04
- 2 Pigs in Zen (Radio Tokyo demo) 3:59
- 3 Mountain Song (Radio Tokyo demo) 4:05
- 4 Had a Dad (Radio Tokyo demo) 3:52
- 5 I Would for You (Radio Tokyo demo) 3:29
- 6 Idiots Rule (demo) 3:01
- 7 Classic Girl (demo) 5:03
- 8 Up the Beach (demo) 2:52
- 9 Suffer Some (demo) 5:04
- 10 Thank You Boys (demo) 1:19
- 11 Summertime Rolls (demo) 5:55
- 12 City (demo) 2:33
- 13 Ocean Size (demo) 4:32
- 14 Stop! (demo) 3:58
- 15 Standing in the Shower... Thinking (demo) 3:02
- 16 Ain't No Right (demo) 2:55
- 17 Three Days (demo) 9:04
Disc 2
- 1 Ted, Just Admit It... (demo) 6:57
- 2 Maceo (demo) 4:25
- 3 No One's Leaving (demo) 3:29
- 4 My Time (rehearsal) 3:30
- 5 Been Caught Stealing (12" remix version) 4:23
- 6 Ripple 4:39
- 7 Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey 4:18
- 8 L.A. Medley: L.A. Woman / Nausea / Lexicon Devil (live 1989) 3:43
- 9 Kettle Whistle (live 1987) 6:23
- 10 Whole Lotta Love (live 1987) 4:08
- 11 1970 (live 1987) 2:39
- 12 Bobhaus (live 1989) 2:22
Disc 3
- 1 Drum Intro (live 1990) 3:35
- 2 Up the Beach (live 1990) 3:05
- 3 Whores (live 1990) 3:50
- 4 1% (live 1990) 3:27
- 5 No One's Leaving (live 1990) 3:16
- 6 Ain't No Right (live 1990) 3:39
- 7 Then She Did... (live 1990) 10:01
- 8 Had a Dad (live 1990) 5:23
- 9 Been Caught Stealing (live 1990) 5:49
- 10 Three Days (live 1990) 12:11
- 11 Mountain Song (live 1990) 4:04
- 12 Stop! (live 1990) 4:45
- 13 Summertime Rolls (live 1990) 8:14
- 14 Ocean Size (live 1990) 4:39
Disc 4
- 1 Standing In The Shower...Thinking (Live 1991) 3:02
- 2 Of Course (Live 1991) 7:48
- 3 Ted, Just Admit It... (Live 1991) 9:11
- 4 Mountain Song (Live 1991) 4:28
- 5 Stop! (Live 1991) 4:15
What to play next
The Great Escape Artist
2011
Continues the exploration of eclectic sounds with a more polished production.
Strays
2003
Precedes the current album with a return to their roots and energetic vibe.
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