NEW LP
New sealed copy. 2017 25th anniversary reissue.
Released at the end of 1991, Mental Jewelry marks Live’s major label debut and the beginning of their career under their now-familiar name. Drawing influence from the teachings of Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, the album dives into themes of self-awareness, tradition, and spiritual questioning, all wrapped in the band’s early funk-leaning rock sound.
Tracks like "Pain Lies on the Riverside", "Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)", and "Waterboy" highlight Patrick Dahlheimer’s sharp, slap-driven basslines, while Ed Kowalczyk’s vocals bring a raw intensity to the band’s philosophical bent. The album’s title comes from a lyric in "Mirror Song", underscoring its introspective tone. Mental Jewelry set the stage for Live’s later success while standing as a distinctive snapshot of their formative years.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Pain Lies On The Riverside
A2 Operation Spirit (The Tyranny Of Tradition)
A3 The Beauty Of Gray
A4 Brothers Unaware
A5 Tired Of "Me"
A6 Mirror Song
B1 Waterboy
B2 Take My Anthem
B3 You Are The World
B4 Good Pain
B5 Mother Earth Is A Vicious Crowd
B6 10,000 Years (Peace Is Now)
