Red Hot Chili Peppers

Happynoj · #1 03-03-2007, 07:16 AM

I have been listening to the Chilis back catalogue recently, and was wonder what everyone though on this issue:

Happynoj · #2 03-03-2007, 07:20 AM

Personally I voted pre-Californication, as I really don't like much of their more recent stuff. I think that Blood Sugar Sex Magik is by far their best album, and their new stuff really isn't up to scratch - where has the groove gone?

UBU · #3 03-03-2007, 07:36 AM

They were definitly better before BSSM, no question. I was a huge fan when I was younger, but as I expanded my music collection, I discovered that many of their grooves were stolen. I had no idea they "borrowed" so much. I still like much of their original stuff, but , I've lost alot of respect for them as creative people. I've been thinking of compiling a list of their thievery...it must be at least 20 songs.

eric atkinson · #4 03-03-2007, 07:42 AM

I loved the old stuff.. But the new stuff is ok. As far as them ripping people off i have never lost any respect for them because of it. I always thought it was cool that they thought of those old tunes to cover.

SurrenderMonkey · #5 03-03-2007, 07:52 AM

Pre-californication for me, BSSM and Mother's Milk are such iconic albums. but I don't mind their more recent popy side, they just took another path and that's cool. I think RHCP are more than just about funky groove and punk attitude. They are still very creative and a tight unit.

Maybe also, I'm getting old...

But for me, when RHCP is gone, BSSM and MM is what I'll remember them for the most.

BassGod · #6 03-03-2007, 08:01 AM

I like all of their phases. But if I had to choose, I'd take their pre-Californication years.

Graeme

vindy500 · #7 03-03-2007, 08:03 AM

i like the modern stuff, havent really heard much of the old stuff but i like that too

gkbass13 · #8 03-03-2007, 08:12 AM

blood sugar sex magic is my favorite...i like a bit of their new stuff as well, but it isnt as funky and in your face as they used to be.

Baryonyx · #9 03-03-2007, 08:14 AM

I don't like them, but I'd rather listen to Californication than anything else...and then go back from there.

Montius · #10 03-03-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UBU

They were definitly better before BSSM, no question. I was a huge fan when I was younger, but as I expanded my music collection, I discovered that many of their grooves were stolen. I had no idea they "borrowed" so much. I still like much of their original stuff, but , I've lost alot of respect for them as creative people. I've been thinking of compiling a list of their thievery...it must be at least 20 songs.

I had no idea either, but I'd be interested in that list.

stingray5bbx · #11 03-03-2007, 12:45 PM

I think Californiacation is their best full album. They've had a few good songs after that, but only about 3-4 on BTW, and SA.

I think the pre-Cali albums were the definition of the RHCP "sound"... but i think now they have matured musically. I'm also wondering if they're starting to run out of ideas...

They put on a good show this Wed here in Milwaukee. I feel that Flea is losing it... no big deal anymore. Chad Smith and John Frushante are taking over the show....

Oh yeah, I got to meet Chad Smith and hang out in his VIP room...

pretaanluxis · #12 03-03-2007, 12:54 PM

I prefer their newer stuff.
I love the playing in the recent concerts (e.g. http://music.aol.com/videos/live-con...-chili-peppers )

**MAJOR METAL** · #13 03-03-2007, 01:02 PM

I prefer the last 3 albums as opposed to their earlier work.

lemur821 · #14 03-03-2007, 04:23 PM

I think they're about the same as quality goes, but they're nearly a different band musically.

jacohead · #15 03-03-2007, 04:30 PM

i believe the music they make now is more targeted than ever before, many of the new songs from the latest album go to well with a laguna beach episode.

ajb · #16 03-03-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UBU

They were definitly better before BSSM, no question. I was a huge fan when I was younger, but as I expanded my music collection, I discovered that many of their grooves were stolen. I had no idea they "borrowed" so much. I still like much of their original stuff, but , I've lost alot of respect for them as creative people. I've been thinking of compiling a list of their thievery...it must be at least 20 songs.

That's a pretty bold claim. Care to back it up?

God of Rapture · #17 03-03-2007, 08:05 PM

Their new stuff just sucks.

UBU · #18 03-04-2007, 06:24 AM

Here are a few borrowed songs I remember. There were a couple off of one of Gabriel's early albums also(maybe scratch or melt?). I'm going to work on this list, I wanna see it for myself. This is something I've noticed over the last few years. As I'm reminded of them, I will write them down. They have some great original stuff also, so please dont think that I've completely given up on them, I still occasionally throw on uplift mojo, mother's milk, or BSSM.
Petty-mary jane's last dance / rhcp-dani california
Metallica-breadfan / rhcp-around the world
The Police-walking in your footsteps / rhcp-behind the sun

Planet Boulder · #19 03-04-2007, 08:56 AM

Definitely pre-Cali. BSSM is my favorite, even though Frusciante is on that CD. I liked Hillel MUCH better as a guitarist (and I liked Navarro as well).

koentje_bassist · #20 03-04-2007, 03:13 PM

I definately like the way RHCP are moving. They're still creative and finding new directions in stead of playing the same old tricks over again. I really like the sound of the newer albums as opposed to the older. I think RHCP are rocking more than ever. Maturing can be good for you!