![]() ![]() But the production maintained by Flea’s bass line allows the jazz instruments to completely take over the song in the final part, making the audience want to get up and dance like they did with 1991’s “Give It Away.” Hardest Bars: Tangelo The lyrics that Kiedis delivers in the chorus are sort of goofy like the title of the song, again fitting the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ previous aesthetic. Throughout the rest of the song, the trumpet is joined by a saxophone and trombone, turning the funk song that was solidified by Flea’s bass line into improvisational jazz.įrusciante also backs Kiedis’ harmonies in the chorus, showcasing his vocal abilities, which he’s rarely used in the past. Rubin’s contributions are also omnipresent on this song when the trumpet kicks in after the chorus. While songs like “Tangelo” that showcase the talents of Frusciante and Kiedis are some of the strongest of the tracks, all members of the band use some vintage San Antonio Spurs ball movement on “Aquatic Mouth Dance,” sharing the wealth on the jazzy, funky track.įlea is like Tony Parker bringing the ball up into the offense, introducing the track and the funky tone with his bassline, waiting for the rest of the band to jump in after 10 seconds. Frusciante’s touch on “Tangelo” brings the song itself to a higher level, using a simple acoustic progression to pull the audience back down to reality from the RHCP universe that they were floating through. “Not the One” is properly placed after the jazzy and energetic “Aquatic Mouth Dance,” and “Tangelo” is the bow on top at the end of the project. Kiedis shows his lyricism and ability to create a sort of rap flow at the beginning of “Poster Child,” Flea adds a catchy bassline to “It’s Only Natural,” Frusciante displays another loaded solo on “The Great Apes,” and drummer Chad Smith drives the classic rock track “These Are the Ways.”Īnd similar to emotional tracks like “Otherside” and “Porcelain” on their “Californication” album, the Red Hot Chili Peppers delivered a couple melodic, melancholic tracks in “Not the One” and “Tangelo.” Though these songs won’t land on the band’s greatest hits playlist once they retire, they make the audience slow down after a variety of grunge- and funk-inspired songs. Each member of the band gets their chance to shine with these quick shifts. The minute differences between each track - while still maintaining the same overall sound - is one of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ biggest strengths. The rest of the album mimics popular Red Hot Chili Peppers projects like “Stadium Arcadium,” “Californication” and “By the Way.” With the return of Frusciante, the band is trying to get back to the sound they had with him, instead of trying to chase a different tone like they did on their most recent albums without him. He calls back to solos that he perfected on songs like “I Could Have Lied” and “Scar Tissue.” But he made his return on “Unlimited Love,” the band’s first project with Frusciante in 15 years - and first in nine years with legendary producer Rick Rubin.įrusciante’s comeback is immediately present on the album’s first track and opening single “Black Summer.” In the band’s performance of the song on “ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Kiedis clears the stage for Frusciante, letting him show that the band isn’t complete without its main performer and the most vital instrument. The first time I experienced the Red Hot Chili Peppers, lead guitarist John Frusciante wasn’t faking playing the guitar onstage - he hadn’t been with the band since leaving for a second time in 2009. ![]() And their latest project, “Unlimited Love,” captures that nostalgia with a complete project reminiscent of RHCP’s unique persona. In an interview with Kiedis, Zane Lowe said that the band has an ability to transport listeners back to when they first fell in love with the RHCP sound. The sound, the aesthetic - which fully caught my preteen attention - that the Red Hot Chili Peppers exude can only be achieved by a select few artists. But seeing the band jump up and down alongside Mars for three minutes, with Anthony Kiedis singing “Give It Away,” I was hooked. Bassist Flea later revealed that the band’s instruments weren’t even connected, as the NFL wanted them to play the recorded track instead. ![]() In between performances of “Locked Out of Heaven” and “Just the Way You Are,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers joined Mars on stage. In 2014, Bruno Mars, the artist who made me want to catch a grenade for one of my middle school crushes and then later made me wish I bought them flowers, was set to perform. ![]() The Seattle Seahawks dismantled the Denver Broncos just two quarters into Super Bowl XLVIII, but the halftime show was the highlight for my 11-year-old self. There’s still one Orange to root for - The Daily Orange! Donate today and help us win College Media Madness. ![]()
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