A Cabinet of Curiosities [Box]

Packaging for the Standard Edition of this box set is a rigid right load slipcase containing four digipaks and a 60-page perfect-bound book.Personnel: Perry Farrell (vocals); Dave Navarro (guitar); Eric Avery (bass instrument); Stephen Perkins (drums).Truly a chest of unearthed treasures for diehard fans of the classic Jane's Addiction lineup, A CABINET OF CURIOSITIES presents a slew of rarities and live tracks by the groundbreaking L.A. alt-rock act. Consisting of three CDs and one DVD, the box set serves as the perfect complement to the restless band's first three albums (the 1987 self-titled debut, `88's NOTHING'S SHOCKING, and `90's RITUAL DE LO HABITUAL), drawing heavily from its wildly inventive early era, most notably on the first disc, which features demo versions of revered songs such as "Jane Says" and "Mountain Song."CABINET's second disc boasts the most intriguing songs, including "Bobhaus," a live mash-up of Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Burning on the Inside" by Bauhaus, as well as the compilation's only fully produced tracks-the funky 12" remix of "Been Caught Stealing" and the Grateful Dead cover "Ripple." Rounding out the set is a live disc (recorded in '90) and a DVD that presents the SOUL KISS film, videos, and more. For those who turn a blind eye towards any Jane's incarnation not featuring the quartet of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins, this box is ideal.