Album of the day!

So, this is my first installment of " Of The Day" where I post my favorite album, song, band, etc of the day!

Today I will be reviewing one of my most beloved albums, Blood Sugar Sex Magik by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Released in the early 90s, this album really hits the nail on the head with their music lyric-wise and beat-wise. I can listen to it over and over again if I could, and I do!

The track listing is as follows:
1. Power of Equality
2. If You Have To Ask
3. Breaking the Girl
4. Funky Monks
5. Suck My Kiss
6.I Could Have Lied
7. Mellowship Slinky in B Major
8.The Righteous and the Wicked
9.Give It Away
10.Blood Sugar Sex Magik
11.Under the Bridge
12.Naked in the Rain
13.Apache Rose Peacock
14. The Greeting Song
15. My Lovely Man
16. Sir Psycho Sexy
17. They're Red Hot (Robert Johnson cover)
18.Little Miss Lover (Hendrix cover; iTunes bonus track)
19.Castles Made of Sand (Hendrix cover;iTunes bonus Track)

I think that this album defined their career by showing off the funky side to their music without all the rapping but showing more of Anthony Kiedis' beautiful and versatile voice. In addition to that, we see that John (Frusciante) really is an amazing guitarist, after doubting his first album with the Chili Peppers (Mother's Milk)

Flea openly said that he toned down the bass a bit so you can pay a bit more attention to the song structure and lyrics itself, but he surely didnt do bad. The deep bass combined with the badass electric guitar really brings out a new, edgier side to the Chili Peppers.

As for lyrics, I thought that the lyrics rocked! Each one tells a story, such as the beautiful and meaningful lyrics of "Under the Bridge". Clearly the album references a lot of sexual things such as the title track "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" and "Sir Psycho Sexy" (which has the sexiest lyrics in my honest opinion). Their songs such as "The Righteous and the Wicked", and "Give It Away" shows that Anthony can definitely spit out a few rhymes while not making it TOO rap-ish but more like a good rock song.

Everyone was surpised when John decided to leave after this huge success of an album, for he believed that the band should stay underground. This kick started their career and helped them make many more amazing albums. The album that followed this was "One Hot Minute" with Jane's Addiction's guitarist, Dave Navarro. I personally thought that album was great as well, even though many disagree. Needless to say, BSSM definitely put RHCP on the map as a serious band with serious intentions of become big.

I highly recommend this album to anyone that enjoys both rap and rock. for it adds both elements to the songs. It also shows a good mix of sex, ballads, and pure rock and roll.

Hope you enjoyed this and hope to see you again for the second edition of "Of the Day"

Rock on!
       Jade