Trust No One is the debut studio album by guitarist Dave Navarro. It was released on June 19, 2001, on Capitol.
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."
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Background and release
Navarro recorded an album in 1998 under the name "Spread", 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."
Drummer Matt Chamberlain plays on all songs bar "Very Little Daylight" and parts of "Sunny Day", with drums by Roy Mayorga of Stone Sour, and "Not for Nothing", with drums by Navarro's Jane's Addiction bandmate Stephen Perkins.
"Everything" contains a sample of "The Sporting Life" by Diamanda Galás and John Paul Jones, from the album of the same name.
The opening track "Rexall" was the first single, released on May 18, 2001. It was complemented by a music video directed by Honey. It was named after a drugstore in Los Angeles where his parents met. The album's second single, "Hungry", was released on September 3, 2001. Its music video starred Carmen Electra and was directed by Chris Robinson.
Dave Navarro publicly stated on an Instagram post in April 2026 that Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers co-wrote "most of the songs." He went on to say, "When it was released, I made a mistake—I failed to include Chad as a co-writer on much of the material. When he called me about it, I was embarrassed, ashamed, and had no answer that could make it right." Navarro included an apology to Smith, saying "Chad, if you see this, I’m truly sorry I didn’t give you the credit you deserved. I hope we cross paths again so I can thank you properly—for the inspiration and for being such an important part of that time in my life."
Track listing
B-sides
"Easy Girl" – 5:09
"Somebody Else" – 3:35
"The Bed" (Lou Reed) – 4:26
Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.
Musicians
Production