Satellite Party

No matter which version of Perry Farrell you like -- the hard rocker from Jane's Addiction, the clever wit behind Porno for Pyros, the lofty solo artiste or the happening man of the clubs -- all are represented with this latest incarnation. It's hard to imagine anyone not finding at least one track they love on this release. Want Babybird-esque love songs? Try "Awesome." Want to rock? Spin the opener. Need a cool Thievery Corporation vibe? They cowrote "The Solutionists." Love the Doors? Head straight to "Woman in the Window." Simply put, this is one party to which you will want an invite.

On Satellite Party's debut, Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell cranks out a load of
quirky electro-rock, with help from Flea, Joy Division bassist Peter Hook and U.K.
beatmakers Hybrid, among other guests. Cuts like "Insanity Rains" are weird and
hook-laden, but most of Ultra Payload feels pretty random -- just a talented ringleader and
friends indulging their inner weirdos to no great effect.