In the eyes of the cultural mainstream (and most of the music business), 1980s Los Angeles was simply a sea of spandex, a synthetic breeding ground for cookie-cutter hair-metal hopefuls vying to be the next Ratt, Poison or Warrant.

But the music of Jane’s Addiction reflected a much different reality. Like the Doors…

Source: RollingStone
Link: Jane's Addiction Break Down 'Ritual de lo Habitual' Track by Track