A melodic masterpiece that showcases Frusciante's soul-stirring guitar work.
Anthony Kiedis wrote the lyrics as a poem about the isolation of addiction and the comfort he found in the city of Los Angeles. Producer Rick Rubin found the poem in Kiedis’ notebook and convinced him to sing it. The result was a seismic shift in the band's trajectory. It proved that beneath the slap-bass and manic energy lay a profound sense of melody and melancholy. It remains the emotional anchor of their entire career. best of chili peppers
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have spent four decades defying the odds. They shouldn't have survived the death of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak. They shouldn't have survived the drug habits of the 90s. They shouldn't have survived the countless lineup changes. The result was a seismic shift in the band's trajectory
Not the most popular. The best .
: The powerhouse drummer who provides the rock-solid foundation. Anthony Kiedis The Red Hot Chili Peppers have spent four
: The frontman whose lyrics are part poetry, part punchline, and always honest. Top Tracks for Your Ultimate Playlist