Red Hot Chili Peppers - By the Way (2002)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - By the Way (2002)

Anthony Kiedes, John Frusciante, Flea, Chad Smith

Produced by Rick Rubin

Continuing our journey through nostalgia and summer vibes, we've set our sights on everyones favorite Californian alternative-rock/funk band. With an already storied history and established repertoire, Red Hot Chili Peppers are approaching their 8th album with an optimistic lens after several years of lineup changes and addiction problems among the group. John Frusciante takes the reign's as lead songwriter on this album, bringing flavors of light psychedelia, doo-wop, and Beatles/Beach Boys inspiration for the first time in the bands career. For Alex, this album represents a return to an album that served as a transition into other bands/genres, while Austin experiences it for the first time with an already sharpened musical pallet. Things get a tad negative on this one, so if you're a hardcore RHCP fan, keep that in mind going in! Also - we're drinking a Pinot Noir for this episode.

Thanks again to anyone who listens to the show, whether it's your first time, or if you've been with us since the beginning. We will see you next time when we discuss My Chemical Romance's album 'The Black Parade'.