I'm With You review!

I have been meaning to do this since I got it the day it came out. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to come around to it until now.......2 months later.

Anyways, the album is one to remember. After John Frusciante's 2nd departure (actually his 3rd. One was unofficial/official), his apprentice, Josh Klinghoffer, who has played with many acts such as Beck, Gnarls Barkley, The Butthole Surfers, and many more, took his place. His ability is rather surprising, and his amazing focus on melody makes him a wonderful guitarist.

The Track listing goes as follows:

"Monarchy of Roses"
"Factory of Faith"
"Brendan's Death Song"
"Ethiopia"
"Annie Wants a Baby"
"Look Around"
"The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie"
"Did I Let You Know"
"Goodbye Hooray"
"Happiness Loves Company"
"Police Station"
"Even You Brutus?"
"Meet Me at the Corner"
"Dance, Dance, Dance"

I have had  the pleasure of hearing the global stream through their website in late August, and it amazed me at how they came back with a boom.

Some highlights of the album: Ethiopia. I do not knonw how much I can stress this, but this track is AMAZING. Anthony brings back his lyrical genius into one small track. The intro riff is one to get stuck in your head. Goodbye Hooray is also a great track, but what  really gets me is the bass solo. It just proves that these guys still have it after almost 30 years dominating the music scene.

One downside of the album is Raindance Maggie. I do admit, it is a wonderful song that is, until you hear it over and over again. Call me crazy, but the crappy rock station by my house would play that into the wee hours of the morning. I was happy to get a break from the usual alternative metal but being used to classic rock stations, playing more of the older melodic Peppers, it got on my nerves. Otherwise, good song, if I heard less of it.

I would like to also present the SONG OF THE WEEK. Took me years to realize that  the "little girl" is actually, yours truly, Michael "Flea" Balzary. It is a song about incest, but it is still great to listen to for a good laugh, and a good dose of funk. Here it is: Mommy, Where's Daddy?

 

 

Hope you enjoyed! I will be reviewing one of my favorite 90s albums this week, so keep your eyes peeled! Rock on, Jade