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Punit Thakkar's avatar

I love RHCP. Thank you for talking about them today 🥲

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I thought you might like this one! :)

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Punit Thakkar's avatar

Haha you know me well, good friend!

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Lucaaaaaa25's avatar

Thanks for this Kevin :)

I remember reading Scar Tissue, it's amazing to read certain stories and where artistry comes from... these guys have seen a thing or two in their lives and they are still here to tell the tale!

Here's one of my faves RHCP's songs https://g.co/kgs/uMSvhU .

Ps: I recently listened to an episode of Joe Rogan's podcast in which Anthony was a guest, I recommend it, I love how candid, pure and down to earth he seems to be.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

A few people have recommended Scar Tissue in the last couple of days. Looks like I need to take your cue, and add it to my reading list! Will also check out the Rogan episode.

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Punit Thakkar's avatar

Scar Tissue is where it's at.

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Punit Thakkar's avatar

Listening to Scar Tissue live in concert brought me to tears of unlimited joy. It is truly a song that keeps giving.

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Abandoned Albums Podcast's avatar

Well Kevin you gave me much to think about this morning. And here is what I have concluded - I don't actually hate the RHCP. Flea, Frusciante, and Smith are some of the best rock musicians, hell, musicians in general, but AK? For my money, one of the worst frontmen in rock history. As a writer, he makes DLR sound like Hemingway... and that is no easy feat. I dunno, I feel this band gets TOO much attention. This is not to say they're not worthy of some attention... but maybe only worthy of as much discussion as Better Than Ezra... but that's just me... and Nick Cave - https://twitter.com/avalanche_edin/status/1322301117578022912

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

"As a writer, he makes DLR sound like Hemingway... "

This is easily gonna be the best sentence I read all day. And I love how you never hold back!

I dunno if I agree with Cave, but Kiedis is definitely a polarizing figure amongst music fans. I /do/ agree with you that the musicianship is above reproach. You only have to see them live once to believe it.

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Punit Thakkar's avatar

Yeah man. Seeing him live is a dose of electricity on steroids. 🕺🕺🕺

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Pete Riddle's avatar

Thanks for sharing this. I recognized it immediately, even though my introduction to RHCP was Mother's Milk. So after reading the footnote about What Hits!?, I looked it up, and (of course) recognized the cover.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Hits!%3F

That brought back memories of when they would only wear tube socks on stage, and not on their feet.

I really could put those brain cells to better use 😜

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Lol. Same here.

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Challenge 69's avatar

Not sure if anybody will get this reference on the other side of the pond, but RHCPs are what we might call a Marmite band. You either love them or hate them.

Afraid I'm on the negative side of that fence (and staying there!)

Tim

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Growing up, most people liked the band, but the firm dividing line was between those that loved the first 3 records, and those that came on board with Mother's Milk. Maybe more of a Marmite discography?

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Steve Goldberg's avatar

That was me. I was in college when Freaky Styley came out and loved that album to death. I also was in a serious funk-phase so having George Clinton produce was icing on the cake. That said, it was after Mother's Milk when I dropped them as a band. I also just loved Hillel's guitar playing so much and Frusciante left me cold. Then they started writing ballads and Kiedis tried to actually sing and suddenly they were the biggest band in the world and I had completely moved on from them. That said, Acid For the Children and Scar Tissue are definitely worth reading.

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Susan's avatar

Great read as always !! I wonder if the lyrics in this song now are reflected in the new song "Black Summer"

The archer's on the run

And no one stands alone behind the Sun.

To me maybe it's the growth of the band reacting to the losses and gains over the years.

That one line no one stands alone behind the sun truly brought me right back to this song.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Oh, great point! I hadn't even thought of that (or to connect the dots between the two songs).

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