Strays
by Jane's Addiction
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jul 22, 2003
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. The A.V. Club
    60
    Strays masterfully re-creates the surface of Jane's Addiction's sound, but in the process neglects to capture the band's vulnerability, its many idiosyncrasies, or even the all-important sense that Farrell has much left to say.
  2. AllMusic
    60
    The power of Jane's Addiction is undiminished by Strays (this is still a band creating music unlike any other artist), but the imagination, bravado, and songwriting smarts apparent from previous classics is sadly missing.
  3. Dot Music
    60
    New frontiers for rock aren't exactly broached, but then that was hardly the point.
  5. Pitchfork
    58
    Strays lacks what what made the band great in the first place: believable songs and lyrics.
  6. Blender
    40
    Too much of Strays settles for the pedestrian. [Aug 2003, p.126]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. j30
    Sep 20, 2011
    4
    I made the mistake in making this my introduction to Jane's Addiction. Not nearly as good as Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual. ItI made the mistake in making this my introduction to Jane's Addiction. Not nearly as good as Nothing's Shocking and Ritual de lo Habitual. It does have its moments with Just Because and Superhero.… Full Review »
  2. Mike
    Sep 25, 2006
    10
    This is the best album in years. Sadly without Eric, but still brilliant.
  3. jyo_tirmayad
    Sep 2, 2006
    8
    Yeah! This album rocks real good. Perry comes up with good strong lyrics and the music is fresh and rejuvenated. Why does Perry Farrell keep Yeah! This album rocks real good. Perry comes up with good strong lyrics and the music is fresh and rejuvenated. Why does Perry Farrell keep wandering off to solo projects or Porno for Pyros? Just get a new bass player to replace the replaceable Eric Avery and stay with Jane's.… Full Review »
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