John Frusciante – Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt
Genre: | Rock |
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Style: | Alternative Rock, Acoustic, Lo-Fi, Experimental |
Year: |
Tracklist
| Niandra LaDes | |||
| As Can Be | 2:57 | ||
| My Smile Is A Rifle | 3:48 | ||
| Head (Beach Arab) | 2:05 | ||
| Big Takeover | 3:18 | ||
| Curtains | 2:30 | ||
| Running Away Into You | 2:12 | ||
| Mascara | 3:40 | ||
| Been Insane | 1:41 | ||
| Skin Blues | 1:46 | ||
| Your Pussy's Glued To A Building On Fire | 3:17 | ||
| Blood On My Neck From Success | 3:09 | ||
| Ten To Butter Blood Voodoo | 1:59 | ||
| Usually Just A T-Shirt | |||
| Untitled #1 | 0:34 | ||
| Untitled #2 | 4:21 | ||
| Untitled #3 | 1:48 | ||
| Untitled #4 | 1:39 | ||
| Untitled #5 | 1:30 | ||
| Untitled #6 | 1:27 | ||
| Untitled #7 | 1:37 | ||
| Untitled #8 | 8:00 | ||
| Untitled #9 | 7:06 | ||
| Untitled #10 | 0:24 | ||
| Untitled #11 | 1:51 | ||
| Untitled #12 | 5:27 | ||
| Untitled #13 | 1:50 |
Credits (6)
- Martyn AtkinsArt Direction
- Dirk WalterDesign
- Martyn AtkinsDesign
- ToniPhotography [Film Stills]
John FruscianteProducer- John FruscianteWritten-By
Notes
Album Sales: 45,000+
First Release Date: March 1994
A solo debut album by John Frusciante. This album was recorded between two time periods; the first half, Niandra Lades, was recorded before Frusciante left the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1992; during the recording of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The second half, Usually Just a T-Shirt, was recorded while the band was on tour in the months leading up to Frusciante's departure.
Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt sold poorly upon its release in 1994, and was taken off the market, only to be re-released in 1999. The reason for this was because it estimated to have sold only 45,000 copies when Frusciante ordered it out of print in 1998—when Frusciante rehabilitated and rejoined the Chili Peppers. His 1997 follow-up Smile From the Streets You Hold was also withdrawn from the market at the same time.
First Release Date: March 1994
A solo debut album by John Frusciante. This album was recorded between two time periods; the first half, Niandra Lades, was recorded before Frusciante left the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1992; during the recording of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. The second half, Usually Just a T-Shirt, was recorded while the band was on tour in the months leading up to Frusciante's departure.
Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt sold poorly upon its release in 1994, and was taken off the market, only to be re-released in 1999. The reason for this was because it estimated to have sold only 45,000 copies when Frusciante ordered it out of print in 1998—when Frusciante rehabilitated and rejoined the Chili Peppers. His 1997 follow-up Smile From the Streets You Hold was also withdrawn from the market at the same time.
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| Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
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 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Digipak | American Recordings – 9 45757-2 | US | 1994 | US — 1994 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Digipak | American Recordings – 74321 23679 2 | Europe | 1994 | Europe — 1994 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt Cassette, Album | American Recordings – 9 45757-4 | US | 1994 | US — 1994 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt Cassette, Album, Promo | American Recordings – 9 45757-2 | US | 1994 | US — 1994 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Digipak | American Recordings – 9 45757-2, American Recordings – CDW 45757 | Canada | 1994 | Canada — 1994 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt Cassette, Album, Stereo, Black Shell | American Recordings – 24 57574 | Canada | 1994 | Canada — 1994 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Reissue, Digipak | American Recordings – CK 65933 | US | 1999 | US — 1999 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-shirt CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo | American Recordings – B0000068-02 | US | 1999 | US — 1999 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes & Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Reissue, Digipak | American Recordings – B000006802 | Canada | 2003 | Canada — 2003 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Reissue, Digipak | American Recordings – 50-51011-6084-2-1 | Europe | 2006 | Europe — 2006 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Reissue | American Recordings – 9 45757-2 | US | 2007 | US — 2007 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Digipak | American Recordings – 3735109 | Canada | 2008 | Canada — 2008 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt CD, Album, Reissue, Digipak | American Recordings – 602537351091, Universal Music Group International – 602537351091 | Europe | 2013 | Europe — 2013 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt 2×LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | Superior Viaduct – SV076, Universal Music Special Markets – B0025199-01 | US | 2017 | US — 2017 | ||||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt 2×LP, Red Translucent; 7", 45 RPM; All Media, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered | Superior Viaduct – SV076, Universal Music Special Markets – B0025199-01 | US | 2017 | US — 2017 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt 2×LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Clear | American Recordings – 0600753700280 | Germany | 2018 | Germany — 2018 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt 2×LP, Album, Repress, Blue Translucent; 7", 45 RPM; All Media, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered | Superior Viaduct – SV076, Universal Music Special Markets – B0025199-01 | US | 2024 | US — 2024 | New Submission | |||
 | Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt 2×LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | Superior Viaduct – SV076, Universal Music Special Markets – B0025199-01 | US | 2024 | US — 2024 | New Submission |
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this pressing sounds great considering the source. i wasn’t convinced vinyl would sound better than the tape, but it does. great package.
The quality of the recordings themselves is very low being essentially bedroom 4-track demos; however this pressing sounds fantastic given the circumstances. Such a cool album that works very well on vinyl given the double-album nature of the music not represented by the original CD release.
As others have noted the packaging is nice here as well. Feels like a labor of love, and this album absolutely deserves it!
A certified classic that has aged gracefully. It sounds just as fresh in 2024 as it did when I first heard it in 2008.
Repress of this deluxe edition on translucent blue vinyl with 1,000 copies coming exclusively available through SV's website. Dream come true!
Sound is great, truly weird record but that’s why I love it so much, sadly it got a little expensive, but grab it for an reasonable price if can, it’s worth it :)- Are the 2 LP’s 45 RPM or just the 7”?
One of the few LPs I have where the outer sleeve feels almost like a hardcover book. Very nice.- Is there a hype sticker on the red version? Thanks
This is John Frusciante balancing on that famous fine line between genius and insanity. A fascinating and sometimes downright frightening listen, the sound of a man falling apart.
Among one of the most unique tapes, it's a complete timbral masterpiece that only deserves several relistens.- Please message me if you have the photo from the press kit and would like to sell.
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