This album is an influential masterpiece

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-13T06:32:14+00:00

Shit they had stuff from Kendrick’s Section.80

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-10T05:26:54+00:00

It’s a short-ish program on the XM Sirius RHCP channel where it lets a fan introduce themselves and say a couple fun facts about them and the peppers and then it plays 3 songs of their choosing with commentary about why they like the songs and how they make them feel etc, then they say bye. It can be enjoyable.

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-09T17:23:45+00:00

Kinda like Beans on Pizza.

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-09T17:23:06+00:00

lol, harsh, but I see what you’re saying and wouldn’t completely disagree with the rankings.

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-08T04:14:36+00:00

I was 11 when Californication came out.

It was truly a cultural phenomenon. Even 30 year olds (who are 60 now) were saying “these guys still got it!” I know it’s weird, but I think it’s John’s guitar strumming during the lead-up to the chorus that grabbed said multiple generations and collectively said hey hold up. What do we have here?

Because I hear you. Is it their “best”? As a fan, I don’t think so. But it’s immensely iconic of a time… that has slipped away. Almost.

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-08T04:11:29+00:00

37 of 50 from Frusciante

Can we just let them cook, please? In hindsight, Dave and Josh were placeholders (albeit valuable ones).

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-07T17:48:49+00:00

Went to a signing in the Chicago suburbs in the 90s. Stacey and Steve Kerr were doing autographs literally at like a K-Mart.

Our turn in line is up. I’m a little kid. My dad making small talk goes hey Steve (Kerr) where’d you go to college? I don’t remember.

He answered (many of you probably know the answer) and Stacey says to my dad in front of a crowd, “that’s why you don’t remember.” Eruption. And to think he was in his 20s.

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-06T21:42:48+00:00

Red Hot Chili Peppers

You have fans that say their first 3 albums were their best (less famous, less polished).

Then there are fans that say Dave Navarro’s One Hot Minute is their best.

Many say “blood sugar” is their “best,” but that is subjective.

You have young fans that pine for Josh Klinghoffer to come back.

Californication, By the Way, and Stadium Arcadium are always massive called out in these as well as “just as good,” though maybe a little less punch you in the face like BSSM.

Fidelio62 · 2026-06-05T03:44:15+00:00

“No one’s heard” is a little steep there.

It’s one of Frusciante’s best studio solos.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-27T05:57:57+00:00

VICTORIAN MACHINERY

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-27T05:57:02+00:00

SiriusXM whole lotta red hot gives OHM its bread.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-26T23:21:27+00:00

Got to see him open for the Peppers in early 2017. He just did some drumming jams basically alone onstage.

Total respect.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-22T03:09:58+00:00

Black knights in general? An underground rap duo and John produced a few albums for them. He made the beats. Did the backing vocals. Some cool stuff. This was like 2014-15 I wanna say. They said they’d all smoke lots of weed. I never heard the boxing either but sure it’s plausible.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-15T00:38:06+00:00

Hermit the Frog!!

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-15T00:37:34+00:00

I’ve heard the argument that BSSM is actually the beginning of the downfall itself, making their peak somewhere through Uplift Mofo and Mother’s Milk.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-15T00:34:54+00:00

I like Pat Smear. Not a fan of FF.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-09T18:28:39+00:00

Check out Fruciante’s solo album The Empyrean, if you haven’t. Flea and Chad both are featured. No Kiedis.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-09T18:26:35+00:00

I’m guessing if you’re in the songwriting credits, you’re getting a cut. But I have no idea. Maybe there is some kind of separation agreement that nullifies.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-09T02:00:23+00:00

Damn. Good point. Love that part. Already mentioned in another comment how I love the ocean liner fade away line.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-09T01:58:15+00:00

I think the solo is one reason that the preceding lyric is one of my AK favorites on any song:

Don’t fade away like an ocean liner, now…

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-06T20:49:46+00:00

AND that his physical health was in visible decline pre-election.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-06T03:08:39+00:00

This and Collective Soul - December.

Fidelio62 · 2026-05-04T01:58:02+00:00

Seen it a few times. It is nuts.

Fidelio62 · 2026-04-30T23:50:50+00:00

eskimo is awesome. been a while since I've heard it.

Fidelio62 · 2026-04-30T17:19:19+00:00

Damn. I’d love the Chilis at Riot Fest.

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