Well it has been a very long time since one of the most iconic rock bands from Los Angeles had released anything; producing masterpieces from Blood Sugar Sex Magik to Stadium Arcadium Red Hot Chili Peppers have wowed so many hearts for a fantastic 25 years. This is the first album with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer; long time guitarist John Frusciante left the band for a second time to persue a solo career. It's fantastic that the Chilis have not lost their musical touch and this album is clear proof of this. To be quite honest I had my doubts at first; not being overly keen on the single The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie but the other songs on this album have convinced me otherwise. I also love how the album highlights the skills from each member of the band; particularly in the cases of Flea the bassist and new guitarist Josh, keeping to the funk rock sound the Chilis are well known for. What stands out on any Chilis album are the melodies of the music; a lot of those you can hum all day long and this album keeps it up.
Overall a fantastic comeback from a rock band that have secured a place in most of our hearts; they are still going strong after 25 years.
Stand out tracks: Factory Of Faith, Happiness Loves Company and Even You Brutus
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