Red Hot Chili Peppers
By the Way

The eighth studio album by the American rock band. The lyrical subject matter vocalist Anthony Kiedis addresses in 'By the Way' is a divergence from previous Chili Peppers albums, with Kiedis taking a more candid and reflective approach to his lyrics. The album was lauded by critics as a departure from the band's previous styles, and is recognized for the melodic and subdued emotions given by the Chili Peppers. Guitarist John Frusciante is credited with writing most of the album's melodies, backing vocal arrangements, bass lines and guitar progressions, therefore changing the direction of the recording dramatically: 'his warm, understated guitar work and his doo-wop style vocal harmonies are king this time around'.

Tracklisting
1. By the Way - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.37)
2. Universally Speaking - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.19)
3. This Is the Place - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.17)
4. Dosed - Red Hot Chili Peppers (5.12)
5. Don't Forget Me - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.37)
6. The Zephyr Song - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.52)
7. Can't Stop (Feat. Rae) - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.29)
8. I Could Die for You - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.13)
9. Midnight - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.55)
10. Throw Away Your Television - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.44)
11. Cabron - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.38)
12. Tear - Red Hot Chili Peppers (5.17)
13. On Mercury - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.28)
14. Minor Thing - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.37)
15. Warm Tape - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.16)
16. Venice Queen - Red Hot Chili Peppers (6.07)

Year of Production: 2002