I struggled with Sex Kills when it first came out, but have grown to enjoy it quite a
bit. As far as the Just Ice issue, I think Joni just uses that as a springboard to
the rest of the song, which to me is basically a rant on the ills of modern society.
I think someone questioned how 'sex kills' fits in with the rest of themes, but I
think it's vagueness is part of the point. What does sex have to do with half the
products it's used to promote? Wasn't Sex Kills the first single off the album? I
think there's more than a touch of irony here, that Joni titled her first single "Sex
Kills", especially since most of the song isn't even about sex! Besides, any
complaints I have about the song quickly disappear when I hear that blistering lead
guitar. My favorite 'rock' guitar lead in any of Joni's songs.
Jack
