Red Hot Chili Peppers

My 4th favorite album of all time. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' best album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik benefits immensely from Rick Rubin's production -- John Frusciante's guitar is less overpoweringly noisy, leaving room for differing textures and clearer lines, while the band overall is more focused and less indulgent, even if some of the grooves drag on too long. Lyrically, Anthony Kiedis is as preoccupied with sex as ever, whether invoking it as his muse, begging for it, or boasting in great detail about his prowess, best showcased on the infectiously funky singles "Give It Away" and "Suck My Kiss." However, he tempers his testosterone with a more sensitive side, writing about the emotional side of failed relationships ("Breaking the Girl," "I Could Have Lied"), his drug addictions ("Under the Bridge" and an elegy for Hillel Slovak, "My Lovely Man"), and some hippie-ish calls for a peaceful utopia. Three of those last four songs (excluding "My Lovely Man") mark the band's first consistent embrace of lilting acoustic balladry, and while it's not what Kiedis does best as a vocalist, these are some of the album's finest moments, varying and expanding the group's musical and emotional range. Frusciante departed after the supporting tour, leaving Blood Sugar Sex Magik as probably the best album the Chili Peppers will ever make. Nothing has still beaten this album. And for those who think Stadium Arcadium is the best think again....



-Jacob.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers was formed in 1983 in Los Angeles. It's members are leader Anthony Kiedis, guitarist David M. Navarro, bassist Michael "Flea" Balzary, drummer Chad Smith, second guitarist John Frusciante, and former band member bassist Hillel Slovak. The Red Hot Chili Peppers were made famous due to some of their hits: Under The Bridge, Dani California, Californication, and Soul To Squeeze. Another classic hit of theirs is Scar Tissue. Their ability to blending funk and punk rock together is what made famous as well. After The Red Hot Chili Peppers formed, EM Records made them wait a year before signing the contract. Some of their influences are: Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, and the Beastie Boys. The Red Hot Chili were orginially formed by frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea. I think the Red Hot Chili Peppers are a great band with talent that they have used to make awesome songs. They are one the best bands of the '90s.

A band that needs no introduction, this is the fifth single to be lifted from their two-disc, chart-topping record, "Stadium Arcadium". They play a huge gig at Hampden Park in Glasgow before headlining the Carling Festivals in Reading and Leeds. Finding the band in full-on funk mood, "Hump de Bump" is a party track that acts as an example of the filler that streams through their most recent album. While by no means awful, it does fall way short of what are admittedly very high standards for RHCP by being instantly forgettable. The band obviously has fun with the track, but there's no doubt that it is their darker experiences which bring out their best work ("Under The Bridge" and "Otherside" spring to mind). They're now one of the biggest bands in the world, but are in danger of losing what put them there in the first place.

the red hot chili peppers began off small in 1983, becomeing well known with their 1991 album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik".



The styles of the RHCP has changed over the years, making them such a great band, there is something for everyone here, and i'm sure they will go down in the hall of fame!



what more could you ask for? Anthony Kiedis - such an insperational writer

Flea (Micheal Balzary) - the greatest bass player of all time who is renound for his aggressive slapping style.

John Frusciante - a master guitarist

Chad Smith - the reason i came a musician myself! and who according to flea "



RIP to Hillel Slovak, the original guitarist.



Like i said, theres something in the Red Hot Chili Peppers for everyone.

Something funky - the whole Uplift Mofo Party Plan album.

Gentle - Under the Bridge, By the way album

Rap/Funk - Johnny Kick A Hole In The Sky, Give It Away, Something to get hyped up - No Chump Love Sucker, Suck My Kiss, Power Of Equality, Fight Like A Brave, Magic Johnson.



All of these qualities make the RHCP in my opinion the greatest band of all time, and may their success continue!

I have reviewed dozens and dozens of artists that I like and know and I haven't even reviewed by all time favourite band the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I am a more recent fan who has lots of their songs but has only been listening to them for a year or so or not even. I listen to alot of their older music too. They come up with dozens and dozens and dozens of hit songs and even those which are not released as singles are brilliant! I am going to their concert in April 2007 so that will ge the best!

Great original band if you ask me. They really have a lot of personality and they are one of the best bands there is. I like their new material, but it is kind of a low thing for their previous ones, I really enjoy their songs, and I really like the way that they sing and they do their vidoes. What an original band.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are definitely one of my favorite bands. They have been at it since the eighties and their still holding their spot down. I'm not going to lie that their old stuff is a lot more better but hey their new stuff is still great and to be around after so long gives them more credit as a great band. John Frusciante is an awesome guitarist I especially love it when he plays his guitar solos. I heard they are even awesome live which I have yet to witness first hand but I'm sure they are and I can't wait til I get to see them live.

The absolute best of ALL time!!! Just read these lyrics! They're great examples of Kiedis' songwriting:



"I like pleasure spiked with pain and music is my Aeroplane it's my aeroplane! Songbird sweet and sour Jane and music is my AEROPLANE! It's my Aeroplane! Pleasure spiked with pain! That muthafu**a always spiked with pain."- Aeroplane



"Under the bridge downtown! Is where I drew some blood. Under the bridge downtown! I could not get enough! Under the bridge downtown! Forgot about my love. Under the bridge downtown! I gave my life away!"- Under the Bridge



"I could never change just what I feel, my face will never show, what is not real. I could have lied, I'm such a fool, my eyes could never never never keep their cool. I showed her and I told her how, she struck me, but I'm fu**ed up now."- I Could Have Lied



"The world I love the tears I drop to be part of the wave can't stop! Ever wonder if it's, all for you. The world I love the trains I hop, to be part of the wave can't stop! Come and tell me when it's, time to."- Can't Stop



"Where I go, I, just don't know. I got to, got to, gotta take it slow. When I find my, peace of mind. I'm gonna give you some of my good time."- Soul to Squeeze



And the last one:



"Standin' in line, to see the show tonight, and there's a light on. Heavy glow! By the way I tried to say I'd be there, waiting for. Dani's the girl, is singin' songs to me beneath the marquee. Overload! By the way I tried to say I know you. From before!"- By the Way



If you can deny that those aren't great lyrics, I don't know what you're smokin'!

This band is the greatest of all time. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have many songs including: Dani California, Tell Me Baby, The Zephyr Song, Readymade, She's Only 18, She Looks To Me, Californication, Aeroplane, Can't Stop, By The Way, Other Side, Hump De Bump, Fortune Faded, Easily, Animal Bar, Stadium Arcadium, Slow Cheetah and many, many others. This band is one of the great bands in rock history. The type of rock they mainly do is alternative, but have been known to do other variations of rock and a little bit of rappin, may I add the only good rapping I have ever heard.

i love their songs there a very good band there one of my favorite bands i love them there very talented i love the red hot chili peppers i listended to their songs alot i love this band for what they are long live the red hot chili peppers i give this fantastic band a 10.0 out of 10.0

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are a band that just seem to get better and better as the years pass by. From Under the Bridge which was released in the early nineties to the more recent (As of 2006) Dani California and Tell Me Baby the Red Hot Chili Peppers have kept their same distinctive style while still being original and keeping their songs enjoyable. Although the band have been going for over 10 years and are obviously older now, there is still the same sense of energy and enthusiasm that they possessed at the beginning of their career. A great band who are enjoyable to listen to.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers were playing the LA club circuit for many years until the made there breakthrough with 1989’s Mother’s Milk. I really did not discover them until 1991's Blood Sugar Sex Magic with it’s great funk/rap/rock style and such hit songs as Give it away and one of my favourite songs Under the Bridge. The band now consist of lead singer Anthony Kiedis, base player Flea (Michael Balzary), lead guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith. Hillel Slovak and Jack Irons were in the original line up but sadly Hillel died in 1988 and Jack Irons devastated by the death of his best friend, left the band. That’s when Frusciante and Smith joined the band. Jane's Addiction's Dave Navarro also had a short stint in the band due to John Frusciante’S drug abuse John left the band only to return later. There albums Freaky Styley, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan, Mother's Milk, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, One Hot Minute, Californication and By the Way. I think they are a really great band and always love listening to their music the have changed their style over their 20 year’s in music from funk/rap/rock to the the melodic. I would recommend this band to anyone.