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Porno for Pyros is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band of the same name, released on April 27, 1993, through Warner Bros. Records. Formed from the remains of Jane’s Addiction after Dave Navarro and Eric Avery departed, Perry Farrell and Stephen Perkins regrouped with guitarist Peter DiStefano and bassist Martyn LeNoble to continue exploring their art-rock sensibilities under a new banner. The band’s name—and much of the album’s thematic direction—was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which serve as a recurring symbol of social unrest and voyeuristic fascination.
Musically, the record leans toward a more subdued and textured sound than Jane’s Addiction, blending psychedelic tones, ethnic rhythms, and ambient atmospheres. Tracks like “Cursed Female,” “Cursed Male,” and “Pets” balance dreamlike melodies with Farrell’s signature lyrical surrealism, while songs such as “Packin’ .25” and “Black Girlfriend” directly reference the chaos and reflection born from the riots. Critics at the time noted similarities to Jane’s Addiction, but also highlighted a looser, more introspective energy—Newsday praised the album’s minimalist approach and rhythmic subtlety, while The New York Times pointed to its eclectic shifts from drifting ballads to hard rock grooves.
The album reached gold certification from the RIAA and produced the hit single “Pets,” which topped Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart. Supported by further singles like “Cursed Female” and “Sadness,” Porno for Pyros established Farrell’s new project as a distinct evolution rather than a continuation—less incendiary than Jane’s Addiction, but equally provocative in its examination of beauty, chaos, and postmodern American decay.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Sadness
A2 Porno For Pyros
A3 Meija
A4 Cursed Female
A5 Cursed Male
A6 Pets
B1 Bad Shit
B2 Packin' .25
B3 Black Girlfriend
B4 Blood Rag
B5 Orgasm
