The fourth studio album by the American rock band, originally released in August 1989. After the death of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak and the subsequent departure of drummer Jack Irons, vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea regrouped with the addition of guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith. Frusciante's influence altered the band's sound by placing more emphasis on melody than rhythm, which had dominated the band's previous material. Returning producer Michael Beinhorn favored heavy metal guitar riffs, as well as overdubbing perceived by Frusciante as excessive, and as a result, Beinhorn and Frusciante constantly fought over the album's guitar sound.
Track Listing:
1. Good Time Boys - Red Hot Chili Peppers (2.27)
2. Higher Ground - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.22)
3. Subway to Venus - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.24)
4. Magic Johnson - Red Hot Chili Peppers (2.56)
5. Nobody Weird Like Me - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.49)
6. Knock Me Down - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.44)
7. Taste the Pain - Red Hot Chili Peppers (4.31)
8. Stone Cold Bush - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.06)
9. Fire - Red Hot Chili Peppers (2.03)
10. Pretty Little Ditty - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1.36)
11. Punk Rock Classic - Red Hot Chili Peppers (1.46)
12. Sexy Mexican Maid - Red Hot Chili Peppers (3.22)
13. Johnny, Kick a Hole in the Sky - Red Hot Chili Peppers (5.11)
Year of Production: 1989
