Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers

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...of my mind’ 6. Californication The title track and still one of the best on here. This was the song that finally tempted me to splash out on this, and I like this. Again a slow and acoustic song but is powerful and loud in its own right. The moral behind the song is the fake world of Hollywood and all the hype behind it. ‘It’s understood that Hollywood sells Californication’ 7. Easily Good song that is again a quicker version. ...
...all the way through. Good lyrics as well – ‘the story of a woman on the morning of a war – remind me if you will exactly what we are fighting for’ and ‘you think it’s almost over – but it’s only on the rise’. Nice song ‘Easily, lets get carried away’ 8. Porcelain Not my favourite song on the album. This is too slow and just does not do anything. The quietest song on the album, one ... Read review

Advantages: Californication, Otherside, Scar Tissue
Disadvantages: Right on Time

From the monumental, original sophomore effort ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’ in 1991 to today’s ‘By The Way’ it has been a decade full of experimentation, energy, and brilliant musicianship for a Los Angeles quartet. Starting with competitors like ‘Rage Against the Machine’ their Rap-Rock mixed music has survived enough to compete with Today’s bands like ‘Limp Bizkit’, ‘Linkin Park’. ...
...album, all changed in 1999 with the release of ‘Californication’. The pillar of nineties was growing old but maturing in a true musical sense. Honestly I think their rap-rock mixture, lyrical structure matched anyhow to intense, exploding, brilliance of ‘Rage Against The Machine (RATM)’. (For those who don’t know Rage Against the Machine, remember track ‘Wake Up’ in Matrix movie played at the end when Neo ... Read review

Advantages: Most songs are strong and of new acquired quality
Disadvantages: Couple of songs do not fit the bill

...and growing. The release of Californication was greatly praised by most music critics all around the World, and fans were going crazy with live performances. The answer was "By The Way", the album that was produced too quickly, but still got some good reviews. The reason for their success, is that they appeal to almost everyone. All th people that I have talked to, like the Chili Peppers! If your looking for a classic to add to your shelf, suitable ... Read review

Advantages: Contains some stunnning songs, great guitar riffs, thumping bass and drums combine excellently with great vocals and lyrics.
Disadvantages: There are a couple of weak songs which mean only four stars not five

...range of musical styles. Californication sees the return of John Frusciante to the groups line up, which is no bad thing as he was involved in the bands most successful album Blood Sugar Sex Magik which contained the magnificent Under The Bridge, recently covered by none other than All Saints. I had not really considered buying the album when it came out but have been consistently impressed by the singles that have been released from it and decided ...
...Californication is definitely a return to form for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, an eclectic (had to say it) mix of rap metal, anthemesque rock and of course innovative pop. At the heart of most of the songs are the tremendous riffs and solos of Frusciante’s guitar underpinned by Flea’s powerful bass and Chad Smith’s drums. All this is complemented by Anthony Kiedis distinctive and melodious vocals and some imaginative lyrics. The ... Read review

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...title track of the album Californication is another slow acoustic track. 'Its understood that Hollywood sells Californication'. I believe that indicates that this is another track about the big marketing of Hollywood. Easily is another rockin song. The lyrics in this track deal with the temptations of life. 'Easily, lets get carted away'. I don’t even want to think about what Porcelain is about. This is the softest song I have ever heard ...
...sock-on-cock days, the band's surreal, dream-like verses on the title track and the great "Easily" reveal how peculiar and completely original the band's song writing style has become. Californication doesn't necessarily mark a redefinition of the band's sound, but it is defiantly worth listening to for any log-term peppers fans! ... Read review