In 2009, Navarro stated: "I did a solo record [Trust No One] where I did everything and toured, and as great as an experience as that was, it’s not what I want to do full time. It’s a mind fuck. I don’t dig it. It’s something I do once in a while and I certainly intend to do it again, but I’m much better suited to be part of an ensemble."[6]
Background and release
Navarro recorded an album in 1998 under the name "Spread",[7] playing the majority of instruments. After learning the name was in use by a band and a failed attempt to buy the name, he opted to release it under his own.
The style and theme of the album are very dark, revolving around events taking place in Navarro's life at the time. The album's title may also have originated with the murder of his mother when Navarro was a teenager. "I shut my eyes to how precious life is," he said, "and instead I grew to believe that nobody could be trusted."[8]
The opening track "Rexall" was the first single, released on May 18, 2001.[9] It was complemented by a music video directed by Honey.[10] It was named after a drugstore in Los Angeles where his parents met.[7] The album's second single, "Hungry", was released on September 3, 2001.[11] Its music video starred Carmen Electra and was directed by Chris Robinson.[12]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dave Navarro, except where noted.
Dave Navarro – lead vocals, acoustic and guitars, bass, synthesizer, keyboards, sampling
Matt Chamberlain – drums on "Rexall", "Hungry", "Sunny Day" (verses and chorus), "Mourning Son", "Everything", "Not for Nothing", "Avoiding the Angel", "Very Little Daylight" and "Slow Motion Sickness"
Rich Costey – programming, production, additional guitar on "Rexall" and "Hungry", synth programming on "Sunny Day", chorus guitar on "Everything", vibraphone on "Very Little Daylight"
