RHCP

As we continue to push on through the 90's, we have finally come upon one of my favorite bands, The Red Hot Chili Peppers.  These guys have been playing since the early 80's starting with their first, self entitled album, Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1984.  Yet, they never really did become super stars until 1991 and their 5th album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (although they did do an amazing cover of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground on their fourth album, Mother's Milk).  Blood Sugar Sex Magik is one amazing album, containing a slew of instantly recognizable songs like: "Give It Away," "Blood Sugar Sex Magik," "Under the Bridge," and one of my personal favorites "Sir Psycho Sexy."  One other thing that I really like about the chili peppers is that their songs are about real, emotional things, unlike many of the shallow hair metal bands of the 80's.  

 Unfortunately, the Chili Pepper's outstanding guitarist, John Frusciante, constantly faced battles with heroin addiction that sent him into a spiraling depression that almost ruined his career.  Although he was able recover, he never did fully recover his amazing abilities on the guitar.  He returned to the Chili Pepper's to record Californication, their eighth album in 1999.

If only everyone could play the bass like Flea...

So, that was weird...not really sure what this song is about but Kiedis' staccato enunciation's in his  very strange raps make this song one to remember.

Another really strange song lyrically, but I really love Frusciante's opening theme on the guitar, a little tribute to the funk before their time.

This is such an amazing song...it's incredible to think that Frusciante was only about 19ish when they recorded this song.  One of their best in my opinion.

One of my favorite RHCP songs of all time.

No matter how weird these guys may be, they definitely know how to play.  Whether it be Chad Smith on the drums, Flea on the bass, Kiedis on lead vocal, or Frusciante on lead guitar, one always knows that they will be thoroughly entertained.

-Brooks Gonzales