Kiedis' vocals have a more melodic sensibility, along with more varied lyrical themes including death, California, drugs, globalization, and travel. His return changed the band's sound once again to a more alternative rock-sound, along with more pop-oriented songs (" Scar Tissue", " Otherside"). Frusciante returned to the band for their next album, Californication (1999). Its lyrics reflected Kiedis' struggles with drug addictions at the time. The group's follow-up, One Hot Minute (1995), recorded with former Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, made prominent use of heavy metal guitar riffs and hints of psychedelic rock and less funk than its predecessor. Featuring the singles " Give It Away" and " Under the Bridge", the album propelled the band to international stardom, which led Frusciante to depart during its supporting tour. Its songs also greater emphasize melody, while not losing touch of the band's funk roots. Featuring the singles " Knock Me Down" and the Stevie Wonder-cover " Higher Ground", the album was propelled by Frusciante's guitar-playing, who altered the band's sound to a more melodic focus, and a wider range of musical styles.īlood Sugar Sex Magik (1991), their first album produced by Rick Rubin, featured lyrics containing sexual references and innuendos, along with some discussing breakups and drug addictions. Following Slovak's death from a drug overdose in 1988, Irons left the band, forcing Kiedis and Flea to regroup with guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith for their next album, Mother's Milk (1989). It features the band's signature funk rock style, with reggae and heavy metal influences. The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987) was produced by Michael Beinhorn and featured all four founding members. Their pure funk album, its songs are noticeably influenced by Clinton and Slovak, whose guitar playing helped shape the group as a cohesive unit. Slovak returned to the band for the George Clinton-produced Freaky Styley (1985).
Recorded instead with guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez, the album introduced the band's funk metal style and served as an introduction to the band's rap rock-roots.
Formed in 1982 by vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak, and drummer Jack Irons, the group recorded their self-titled debut album the following year with producer Andy Gill. The American funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have released over 250 songs since 1984.
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