It's easy to fault Melbourne's The Avalanches for being overly ambitious. After all, who in their right mind would set out to create a dance-influenced (but not dance, per se) pop masterpiece out of nothing but samples?
Perry Farrell. Jane's Addiction. Two sets of words that no doubt evoke feelings, questions, emotions, apprehensions. Farrell has been known to be difficult, aloof, even touchy. We expected this from a man who is messiah-like in his appearance, mannerism and ideals. We got a man who retains all of these qualities and also welcomed a rare opportunity to see Farrell's large eyes bulge outward during moments of excitement, surprise and displeasure. Then light up and sparkle with boyish enthusiasm for his new band and band mates...
