(Warner Bros)Certain structural changes to the Chili Peppers should have affected the feel of their 10th studio album: guitarist John Frusciante has been replaced by fresh-faced Josh Klinghoffer, and bassist Flea has been studying musical theory. Yet business goes on essentially as usual across this collection of muscular funk-rock songs, though it falls short in the ultra-catchy-hooks department. Klinghoffer is less inventive than Frusciante, only breaking loose on The Adventures of Rain Dance ...
Guardian Music — (Warner Bros)Certain structural changes to the Chili Peppers should have affected the feel of their 10th studio album: guitarist John Frusciante has been replaced by fres... more info
Detroit Free Press — The Red Hot Chili Peppers have one of the finest rhythm sections in rock, but even the band's fabulous bass guitarist and drummer can't save the day on "I'... more info