Another fantastic record from what can only be described as an 'arthouse band' in my book. Jane's Addiction once again refusing to be labelled, crashing onto the airwaves with their vibrant and sexual rock 'n' roll splashes of colour, swaggering sleaze and furious funk. French horns, jangly acoustics, wheezy dreaming, Eastern influence, suicidal melancholy and almost commercial pop, where do we start ? We'll, 'Stop','Aint No Right' and the pumping 'Been Caught Stealing' remain upbeat classics, accessible ditties of wondrous depth which will mate with anyone who wishes to cavort, dance or freak out to. Some serious grooves on offer, forget the Chili Peppers, a majority of rock bands musical efforts would have to be judged against Perry Farrell's talent, many of course paled by the wayside. Side Two intrigues most, an ode to Farrell's mother who committed suicide when he was four, and also in memoriam of a friend who overdosed. Not bleak just wistful, gorgeous and soul -searching, hard to define and describe, Jane's Addiction were once again possibly too clever for the masses, but their following was huge. As a record 'Ritual...' is indeed an orgy that must be joined. Great album cover too.
8.5/10
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