Kettle Whistle
Jane's Addiction · 1990
74 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal
Eclectic live performances merge with raw demos, showcasing Jane's Addiction's dynamic range and experimental spirit.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Kettle Whistle' marked a transitional phase for Jane's Addiction, coming after their groundbreaking album 'Nothing's Shocking' (1988). This compilation of live tracks and demos highlighted the band's evolution while also serving as a bridge to their future work, following their initial breakup and leading up to their reunion in the early 1990s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, alternative metal
Kettle Whistle is an album by Jane's Addiction, released in 1990. Eclectic live performances merge with raw demos, showcasing Jane's Addiction's dynamic range and experimental spirit. 'Kettle Whistle' is significant for its insight into Jane's Addiction's creative process, offering fans a glimpse of unreleased material and live recordings. The album is often recognized for maintaining the band's cult status in the alternative rock scene during a time when they were navigating commercial challenges and lineup changes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kettle Whistle sound like?
Eclectic live performances merge with raw demos, showcasing Jane's Addiction's dynamic range and experimental spirit. Rooted in alternative rock and alternative metal.
What makes Kettle Whistle by Jane's Addiction notable?
'Kettle Whistle' is significant for its insight into Jane's Addiction's creative process, offering fans a glimpse of unreleased material and live recordings. The album is often recognized for maintaining the band's cult status in the alternative rock scene during a time when they were navigating commercial challenges and lineup changes. Released in 1990, 'Kettle Whistle' marked a transitional phase for Jane's Addiction, coming after their groundbreaking album 'Nothing's Shocking' (1988). This compilation of live tracks and demos highlighted the band's evolution while also serving as a bridge to their future work, following their initial breakup and leading up to their reunion in the early 1990s.
Who is Kettle Whistle for?
Kettle Whistle works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.
How many songs are on Kettle Whistle?
Kettle Whistle has 15 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kettle Whistle 7:47
- 2 Ocean Size (demo 1988) Standout 4:31
- 3 My Cat’s Name Is Maceo (demo 1987 with additional recording 1997) 4:23
- 4 Had a Dad (studio out‐take 1988) 3:45
- 5 So What! 4:41
- 6 Jane Says (live at Irvine Meadows 1991) 6:31
- 7 Mountain Song (demo 1986) 4:08
- 8 Slow Divers (live at the Roxy 1986 with additional recording 1997) 4:35
- 9 Three Days (live at the Hollywood Palladium 1990) 12:06
- 10 Ain’t No Right (live at the Hollywood Palladium 1990) 3:23
- 11 Up the Beach (live at the Hollywood Palladium 1990) 3:20
- 12 Stop! (live at the Hollywood Palladium 1990) 4:23
- 13 Been Caught Stealing (studio out‐take 1989) 4:20
- 14 Whores (live at the Pyramid in L.A. 1986) 3:58
- 15 City (Soul Kiss 1988) 2:30
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
74 min 28 sec
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