Red Hot Chili Peppers

Seltzer · 09-28-2007, 02:34 AM

I like Stadium Arcadium, but I can't help but feel that it sounds a bit contrived in parts. But they'll never again reach the greatness of BSSM IMO - it's a very high target to aim for if they were to try. Good mixture of songs though - I just wish people wouldn't judge by singles.

jackhammer · 09-28-2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Seltzer

I like Stadium Arcadium, but I can't help but feel that it sounds a bit contrived in parts. But they'll never again reach the greatness of BSSM IMO - it's a very high target to aim for if they were to try. Good mixture of songs though - I just wish people wouldn't judge by singles.

I agree it does sound contrived, but with what that band has been through since their inception; i'm still pleased to get any output from them at all. Still probably the best live act I have ever seen.

shinemyknob123 · 09-28-2007, 06:18 AM

The RHCP are probably one of the best bands of the ninetys and now. They have excellent guitar playing. i mean, look at the song "Snow." Did anyone ever try to play that on the guitar? Omg it's so hard. Chillis rock ass!

MuZiKaL · 09-30-2007, 06:12 PM

Can't Stop is one of my favorite songs from them.

They are still good, and I'm surprised as most bands go downhill after a couple of years.

dafunk · 10-01-2007, 02:50 PM

Under the bridge and I could've lied are my favousrites. Blood sugar sex is a great album as is by the way. Californication had good singles, not so keen on it as a whole album same with Mothers Milk.
If you are Chilis fans check out Lahayna they play rock/funk type of music, saw them at the ULU a few months back, great live show

joyboyo53 · 10-02-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I agree it does sound contrived, but with what that band has been through since their inception; i'm still pleased to get any output from them at all. Still probably the best live act I have ever seen.

I am suprised to hear you say it is the best live act you have ever seen. Not that I dont love me some good RHCPs. I saw them live and enjoyed the show, but it just wasnt MOVING like some shows are. Maybe if it was back like 10 -15 years ago when you saw them I could see it being amazing... but at Coachella last May I was just like 'hmmph sweet show, whos playing tomorrow?', as opposed to oggling over how amazing the set was.

=ladyface= · 10-07-2007, 03:50 PM

My favourite Red Hot Chili Peppers song is probably Breaking The Girl.

I do like the band but I wish they wouldn't stick to the same formula over and over again.

ProggyMan · 10-07-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by =ladyface=

My favourite Red Hot Chili Peppers song is probably Breaking The Girl.

I do like the band but I wish they wouldn't stick to the same formula over and over again.

That's a absolutely ridiculous statement. What formula are they supposed to be sticking to?

=ladyface= · 10-07-2007, 04:35 PM

Ridiculous? How?

I find that a lot of their songs stick to the same kind of formula... it's difficult to explain but easy to hear. They tend to use the same rhythm time and time again. I think that's the main problem. And Kiedis sings to the exact tune of the backing music in almost every song instead of moving about a bit to give some variation. Can't Stop would be the best example of the thing I'm talking about here.

ProggyMan · 10-07-2007, 04:40 PM

Most singers stick to the backing music, and you'd be hard pressed to find a mainstream rock band today that switches up time signatures. They incorparate a wide variety of musical styles, including funk, rock, phsychedelia, punk, and pop.

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shinemyknob123 Groupie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	The RHCP are probably one of the best bands of the ninetys and now. They have excellent guitar playing. i mean, look at the song "Snow." Did anyone ever try to play that on the guitar? Omg it's so hard. Chillis rock ass!

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dafunk Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Under the bridge and I could've lied are my favousrites. Blood sugar sex is a great album as is by the way. Californication had good singles, not so keen on it as a whole album same with Mothers Milk. If you are Chilis fans check out Lahayna they play rock/funk type of music, saw them at the ULU a few months back, great live show

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=ladyface= Sounds Like Disco Tetris Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 346	My favourite Red Hot Chili Peppers song is probably Breaking The Girl. I do like the band but I wish they wouldn't stick to the same formula over and over again.

10-07-2007, 04:35 PM	#319 (permalink)
=ladyface= Sounds Like Disco Tetris Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 346	Ridiculous? How? I find that a lot of their songs stick to the same kind of formula... it's difficult to explain but easy to hear. They tend to use the same rhythm time and time again. I think that's the main problem. And Kiedis sings to the exact tune of the backing music in almost every song instead of moving about a bit to give some variation. Can't Stop would be the best example of the thing I'm talking about here.

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ProggyMan Reformed Jackass Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,964	Most singers stick to the backing music, and you'd be hard pressed to find a mainstream rock band today that switches up time signatures. They incorparate a wide variety of musical styles, including funk, rock, phsychedelia, punk, and pop.