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Following a string of unsatisfactory replacements (including former Jane's Addiction alum Dave Navarro), Californication--the band's seventh album--saw them reunited with both errant guitarist John Frusciante (hauled out of a long and debilitating heroin addiction) and producer Rick Rubin, whose mixture of commerical nous and sonic smarts helped make 1991's Blood Sugar Sex Magik their breakthrough set. It's a welcome reunion: Frusciante's playing, in particular--tight, yet lyrical--fits these songs like a second skin, lending them a sensual sort of ease that is perfectly in keeping with the reckless hedonism of their lyrics. The songs themselves are much the same mixture of adrenalised swagger and high-tensile funk as ever. And typically, there are two or three fillers here ("Emit Remmus", "Purple Stain") which probably should have been left on the shelf. Ultimately, though, it's their ballads ("Road Trippin'", the moody, desolate "Scar Tissue") which really demonstrate their strengths, both as songwriters and arrangers--and reveal, albeit briefly, the hearts this crew normally take such pains to conceal. --Andrew McGuire
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Californication (2000 UK 15-track CD album including the singles Scar Tissue Around The World & Otherside)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I'd never been a huge Chilis fan until I read Scar Tissue and bought a few albums. This is the best of the lot - it's not only got John Frusciante back and Rick Rubin producing, it hasn't got a bad song on it. The problem with Blood Sugar... was its length and too many samey songs and looking at this you might think 15 songs is too much. But the opener Around the World, Parallel Universe, Scar Tissue, the title track and Savior are simply a stunning culmination of the band's talents. Even the annoying Road Trippin' ends up winning you round so you're humming along in the car. It's brilliantly produced and one of the best sounding albums in my collection.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is an astonishing album. Full stop. It is absolutely amazing... even if you aren't a fan of The Red Hot Chilis, it is hard not to appreciate the brilliance of this record.
It is very hard to believe that despite the success the band have had across the world, they have yet to achieve a number one album or single here in the UK, and although that is a rather depressive thought, it is obvious that in many of the bands fans, they have no need to. Anyone who can appreciate different types of good music, will realise that this is an album that, regardless of it's highest chart position, will always be remembered.
Californication has a mixture of deep, meaningful songs, including themese such as drug addiction, which Anthony Kiedis wrote from his own experiences, and also many random and humurous tracks.
Stand out tracks clearly are Otherside, Scar Tissue, Californication, and This Velvet Glove(not a single). This is clearly my personal opinion, as many reviewers claim that Parallel Universe and Road Trippin' are of excellence,and although they are great songs(as always by the Chilis) they are not some of their best stuff. Otherside and Scar Tissue show Kiedis's excellent lyrical capability, whereas "I Like Dirt" and "Purple Stain" are more light hearted randomness, as always by the chilis.
I wasn't a huge fan of the band until I heard this album... and since I have been well and truly hooked. I would advice anyone who wants to listen to a great masterpiece to buy this album, and even though I understand how this kind of music isn't everyones cup of tea... It is hard not to enjoy :-)
Thanx for reading!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Californication is an old album, but its not showing its age one bit. The album has the perfect blend of slow ballads, funky tracks and brilliant guitar solos, every song is a gem.
5 Best (in my opinion)
1. Californication
2. Parralel Universe
3. Otherside
4. This Velvet Glove
5. Easily
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califormication
it is exactly what i expected and i am very satisfied about the product, the sound was really good and the vinyl the same as the picture!
Published 1 month ago by gafy
Great cd!!!
This is one of the best Red Hot Chili Peppers' (more pop than rock) cd! I like every song of this album!
Published 5 months ago by FabioGale
Madness mixed with Laid Back..ness
With John Frusciante returning to the band, this album contains classic Chili funky madness with songs like 'Around the World', "Get on top' and 'I like dirt', mixed with some... Read more
Published 8 months ago by rxs179
Great Music, Sound quality ''famously bad" **
Here we have The Chilli's seventh studio album.
Produced by Rick Rubin, and showing the return of John Frusciante (replacing the rather temporary but excellent Dave Navarro.. Read more
Produced by Rick Rubin, and showing the return of John Frusciante (replacing the rather temporary but excellent Dave Navarro.. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Chekov
Such a shame...
After the patchy One Hot Minute, the Chilis return to form in dazzling style. John Fruciante is back, and he shows he's the only living guitarist totally right for the band. Read more
Published 15 months ago by colin_g
Maybe the best album of Red Hot
Amazing work, beautiful songs, full of speed and energy.
This CD must be in all rock collections of everyone!
This CD must be in all rock collections of everyone!
Published 23 months ago by Psilos3
Too many top-hits in one album!
I am not a fan of RHCP.
In fact I listen to metal mostly, not pop-rock.
However i have to admit that i have never found any album containing so many top-hit songs! Read more
In fact I listen to metal mostly, not pop-rock.
However i have to admit that i have never found any album containing so many top-hit songs! Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by George Spiros
the best
definately their best album despite pushing 10 years old the album remains their best, i can only pity anyone who dosent love this album, their first real album since 1991s... Read more
Published on 27 April 2009 by Mrs. Carolyn M. Langford
Californication
`Californication' is easily one of RHCP best albums and even after all these years it still sounds fresh. Read more
Published on 26 April 2009 by Spider Monkey
No. Just... no.
Sorry, but this album is an absolute disgrace to the RHCP name. Anyone who tells you that this is their best album is obviously not a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the... Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2008 by Mr. C. B. Pickles
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