RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS · Californication | RED/OCEAN BLUE 2LP

Red & ocean blue double-vinyl.

Background information about 'Californication'

"Californication" marked a pivotal comeback for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, delivering their most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to date. After the turbulent "One Hot Minute" era, the return of guitarist John Frusciante brought a renewed creative spark that permeates every track. The album seamlessly blends the band's signature funk-rock foundation with introspective songwriting and melodic sophistication that was previously untapped in their catalog. Standout tracks like "Scar Tissue", "Otherside", and the title track "Californication" showcase a matured Anthony Kiedis exploring themes of addiction, redemption, and the dark underbelly of Hollywood culture with unprecedented vulnerability.

The sonic landscape crafted by producer Rick Rubin allows each member to shine while maintaining the cohesive flow that makes this album a masterclass in alternative rock. Flea's bass lines dance between melodic restraint and explosive energy, while Chad Smith's drumming provides the perfect rhythmic backbone. From the infectious groove of "Around The World" to the haunting beauty of "Road Trippin'", this album captures the Chili Peppers at their creative peak, balancing commercial accessibility with artistic integrity that influenced countless bands in the years that followed.

For fans of: Jane's Addiction, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and Foo Fighters

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Around The World
A2. Parallel Universe
A3. Scar Tissue
A4. Otherside
B1. Get On Top
B2. Californication
B3. Easily

LP 2:
C1. Porcelain
C2. Emit Remmus
C3. I Like Dirt
C4. This Velvet Glove
D1. Savior
D2. Purple Stain
D3. Right On Time
D4. Road Trippin'

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: warnermusic.com