Track Listing

1. Rexall
2. Hungry
3. Sunny Day
4. Mourning Sun
5. Everything
6. Not For Nothing
7. Avoiding The Angel
8. Very Little Daylight
9. Venus In Furs
10. Slow Motion Sickness

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #58511 in Music
• Released on: 2001-07-02
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
Dave Navarro is best known as the guitarist for Jane's Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but on Trust No One, he comes into his own. The talented axeman plays nearly every instrument but the drums on this record, showing off his polished set of pipes as well. Trust No One is a sharp diversion from both Jane's Addiction's trippy punk aggression and the Chili Peppers' chest-thumping funk. Interestingly, the album comes closer to Soundgarden than either of Navarro's former bands: it's a post-grunge mix of acoustic singles that build into charging rock riffs, in a slightly softer version of the former Seattle band's mighty noise. The music is just a vehicle for Navarro's tortured soul, though, which is given the spotlight in lyrics uncovering his feelings of emptiness. Even as his sanity seems to spiral downward, Navarro's skilled playing still makes these songs soar--no self-pitying here. The only weak spots on the album are the song "Not for Nothing" (didn't Nine Inch Nails already write this one as "Starf**kers, Inc."?) and the occasional odd Navarro rhyme ("There is no love left in your eyes / There is love left in your thighs"). Both can be forgiven, though, in an album that is an otherwise stellar one-man production of mainstream modern rock. --Jennifer Maerz

CD Description
Debut solo album from former Jane's Addiction/Red Hot ChiliPeppers guitarist, who produced and played most of the instruments himself. Combines the punk and funk sounds of his former bands with more contemplative piano and acoustic and one heavy industrial track. Features a cover of the Velvet Underground's 'Venus In Furs'.

Customer Reviews

Expect the unexpected
After three years of anticipation this record has finally seen the light of day and it has been worth the wait.

On this record Navarro has made the transition from enigmatic guitarist to well, enigmatic frontman! He handles all instrumental duties bar the drums and handles it with suprising aplomb; there are some tasteful splashes of piano and keyboard and his vocals are surprisingly strong. However, it is his trademark guitar playing that is the album's main strength. Lightly strummed acoustics are juxtaposed with crashing distortion to add an array of textures. Check out Navarro's buzzsaw version of 'Venus In Furs' and the melodic 'Mourning Son' as evidence.

However, all is not as expected. Despite the elements of Jane's Addiction's punky swagger and the heavy funk of 'One Hot Minute' era Chili Peppers, Navarro has exlored the electronic and industrial sonic stylings of bands such as Bauhaus, New Order and Nine Inch Nails. Check out 'Not For Nothing' for proof.

The lyrical content of the record is highly personal - there are explorations of his mother's death ('Mourning Son'), relationships gone sour ('Rexall') and heroin addiction ('Everything'), and although some of the lyrics are slighlty weak, it gives the album a decidedly dark feel.

A promising solo career awaits.

Unarguably my most favourite album ever
I have no idea why I bought this album. Prior to it's purchase a couple of years back, the only material I had heard from Dave Navarro was his less than successful Chili Peppers expo. However, despite my hazy memories about why I chose to purchase it, I am certainly glad I did. Every song on this album is outstanding. I still listen to it regularly, and there are no 'skippers' which is rare for me, as I have an incredibly short attention span.
The overall sound is very polished, with multiple layers of guitars, each doing something contrasting yet complementary. As for Dave's voice, it isn't incredible but it has a pleasant warm tone, and he is clearly a competent vocalist. I can see why some people aren't overly impressed with the lyrics, as they are sometimes a little over-indulgent. He does have an interesting way with words though, and the general vocal rhythm is very pleasing.
The song styles vary from slow and introspective to sleazy metal that isn't a million miles away from Sunna or NIN. Overall there's a very good balance between the heavier and the softer songs (and I have to say, not one of them sounds anything like a Jane's Addiction track).
This is the sort of music I would love to be able to make. Dave Navarro is now my guru.

A future classic
I heard a preview of this album from a friend and I must admit that I was suprised at how good it was, with cracking riffs and inventive lyrics this album enables Navarro to step out of the shadow of Janes Addiction and show the world just why he is one of the greatest performers on the planet and why he will be considered one of the legends of the future. A must for all fans of Janes Addiction or those who like good old fashioned rock and roll.