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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Studio album by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Released September 23, 1991 (EU)
September 24, 1991 (U.S.)
Recorded May 1991 – June 1991 at The Mansion in Los Angeles, California
Genre Alternative rock, Funk rock
Length 73:55
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Rick Rubin
Professional reviews
Red Hot Chili Peppers chronology
Mother's Milk
(1989)		 Blood Sugar Sex Magik
(1991)		 What Hits!?
(1992)
Singles from Blood Sugar Sex Magik
  1. "Give It Away"
    Released: 1991
  2. "Under the Bridge"
    Released: 1991
  3. "Suck My Kiss"
    Released: 1992
  4. "Breaking the Girl"
    Released: 1992
  5. "If You Have to Ask"
    Released: 1993

Blood Sugar Sex Magik is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Rick Rubin, it was the band's first record released on Warner Bros. Records. The musical style of Blood Sugar differed notably from the style of the Chili Peppers' previous album, Mother's Milk, featuring little use of heavy metal riffs. The album's subject matter incorporated sexual innuendo and references drugs and death as well as themes of lust and exuberance. Cover of the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. ... is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... The Mansion is a mansion owned by famed music producer Rick Rubin in Los Angeles, built in 1918. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , State County Settled 1781 Incorporated April 4, 1850 Government  - Type Mayor-Council  - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa  - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo  - Governing body City Council Area  - City  498. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Funk-rock is a music genre that fuses funk and rock elements. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Frederick Jay (Rick) Rubin (born March 10, 1963 in Lido Beach, New York) is an American record producer and is currently the co-head of Columbia Records. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 4. ... This article is about the magazine. ... Image File history File links 4_stars. ... Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. ... Singles from Mothers Milk Released: August 22, 1989 Released: 1989 Released: 1989 Mothers Milk is the fourth album by Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... What Hits!?, by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, released September 29, 1992 on EMI, is a greatest-hits compilation of tracks from their first four albums, plus one from Blood Sugar Sex Magik and another from the soundtrack to the movie Pretty Woman. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Give It Away is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1991 on the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Suck My Kiss is the fifth track on the Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik album released in 1991. ... Breaking the Girl is a song by the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1992, from their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... If You Have to Ask Is the second song on the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. ... is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Frederick Jay (Rick) Rubin (born March 10, 1963 in Lido Beach, New York) is an American record producer and is currently the co-head of Columbia Records. ... Warner Bros. ... Singles from Mothers Milk Released: August 22, 1989 Released: 1989 Released: 1989 Mothers Milk is the fourth album by Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... “Heavy metal” redirects here. ...


The album has sold over seven million copies in the United States alone and became the Chili Peppers' introduction into popularity and critical acclaim.[1] Blood Sugar Sex Magik produced many hits for the band, including "Give It Away", "Under the Bridge", "Suck My Kiss", and "Breaking the Girl". The album also marked the departure of guitarist John Frusciante mid-tour in 1992, until his return in 1998. Steve Huey of All Music Guide felt that Blood Sugar was "...probably the best album the Chili Peppers will ever make."[2] Give It Away is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1991 on the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Suck My Kiss is the fifth track on the Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik album released in 1991. ... Breaking the Girl is a song by the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1992, from their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... John Anthony Frusciante (IPA pronunciation: ) (born March 5, 1970) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ...

Contents

Background

In 1988, the band's guitarist Hillel Slovak died of a heroin overdose. Drummer Jack Irons subsequently quit, leaving vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea to search for a new guitarist and drummer.[1][3] As an avid fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Frusciante expressed interest in joining the band, but former P-Funk guitarist DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight had already been chosen to fill Slovak's place.[4][5] When the chemistry between McKnight and the rest of the band was determined to be nonexistent, he was fired.[6] During that time, Frusciante was about to become a part of Thelonious Monster, a punk rock band formed by Bob Forrest; however, he was asked by Flea to join the Chili Peppers and accepted instantly.[5] Drummer Chad Smith joined the band two weeks prior to pre-production of Mother's Milk, following an unsuccessful open-auditions session.[7] Mother's Milk would become the band's second album to enter in the Billboard Hot 200, peaking at #52.[8] Although the record was mildly successful, production was weighed down by producer Michael Beinhorn. He convinced Frusciante to play with an overall heavier tone, and instructed Kiedis to write lyrics that would be more radio viable, thus causing the band to feel restricted creatively.[5][9] Hillel Slovak (Hebrew: הלל סלובק) (April 13, 1962 – June 25, 1988) was an Israeli American guitarist. ... For other uses, see Heroin (disambiguation). ... Jack Irons (born July 18, 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA) is a drummer who has played for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, What Is This?, Redd Kross, Raging Slab, Joe Strummer and The Latino Rockabilly War, Pearl Jam, Colonel Les Claypools Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, and Eleven. ... Anthony Kiedis (born November 1, 1962) is the lead singer and a co-founder of the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... For other uses, see Flea (disambiguation) Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962 in Melbourne, Australia), better known by his nickname/stage name Flea, is an Australian-American bassist for the alternative rock/funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and a frequent session musician for other music acts. ... P-Funk is an abbreviated, compound name for two bands, Parliament and Funkadelic. ... DeWayne Blackbyrd McKnight is a guitar player that is a former member Parliament-Funkadelic member and at one point played with Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... Thelonious Monster is a punk rock band from Los Angeles, led by singer-songwriter Bob Forrest. ... Punk rock is an anti-establishment music movement beginning around 1976 (although precursors can be found several years earlier), exemplified and popularised by The Ramones, the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Damned. ... Bob Forrest was the lead vocalist and lyricist for Los Angeles Bands Thelonious Monster and The Bicycle Thief. ... For other persons named Chad Smith, see Chad Smith (disambiguation). ... The Billboard 200 is a listing of the 200 highest selling music albums in the United States, published weekly in Billboard magazine. ... Michael Beinhorn is an American musician and record producer. ...


As the Chili Peppers' contract with EMI came to an end, they began looking for a new record company to release their next album. The group reached a consensus to go with Sony BMG/Epic, with the proviso that they buy out their last album from EMI.[10] Even though the label promised it would take only a few days, the process stretched out into several months.[10] Although a deal had been made with Sony/Epic, Mo Ostin of Warner Bros. Records called Kiedis to congratulate him on the successful deal, and complimented the rival record label.[11] Kiedis recalled of the situation: "The coolest, most real person we had met during all these negotiations had just personally called to encourage me to make a great record for a rival company. That was the kind of guy I'd want to be working for."[12] Kiedis pursued the idea, and eventually dropped the contract with Sony in favor of a deal with Warner Bros. Ostin called an old friend at EMI, who immediately allowed for the label transfer.[5][12] The EMI Group (LSE: EMI) is a British music company comprising of the major record company EMI Music which operates several labels, based in Kensington in London, England, and EMI Music Publishing, based in New York. ... Bertelsmann is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. ... Mo Ostin is a famous record executive, who has worked for several companies, including Verve, Reprise, Warner Brothers, and DreamWorks. ... Warner Bros. ...


Recording and production

Now settled into Warner Bros. records, the Chili Peppers began looking for a suitable producer. One person in particular, Rick Rubin, stood out, as he was more broadminded in contrast to individuals they had worked with in the past.[13] Eventually, the band decided that he would be the best choice as a producer, and therefore hired him to produce what would become Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Unlike the Peppers' previous producers, Rubin was someone that they felt confident to ask for guidance and input during times of difficulty. He would often help arrange drum beats, guitar melodies and lyrics.[5][14]


The band sought to record the album in an unconventional setting, believing it would enhance their creative output. Rubin suggested the mansion that Harry Houdini once lived in, to which they agreed. A crew was hired to set up a recording studio and other equipment required for production in the house. The band decided that they would remain inside the mansion for the duration of recording, though Smith, convinced the location was haunted, refused to stay.[15][16] He would, instead, come each day by motorcycle.[16][17] Frusciante, Kiedis, and Flea each had their own separate rooms at each end of the house. When not recording with the band, Frusciante would spend his time painting, listening to music, reading, and recording various sounds.[15] Due to the seclusion, Kiedis ended up recording all his vocals in his room, as it was large enough to accommodate the recording equipment.[15] The Mansion is a mansion owned by famed music producer Rick Rubin in Los Angeles, built in 1918. ... “Houdini” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Motorcycle (disambiguation). ...


For over thirty days, the Chili Peppers worked inside the house; Kiedis felt it was an accommodating and resourceful environment which allowed him to complete the rest of the lyrics.[17] During production, the Chili Peppers agreed to let Flea's brother-in-law document the creative process on film.[16] When the album's recording was complete, the Chili Peppers released the film, entitled Funky Monks. Funky Monks is the title of a 1991 documentary (also the title of a song from the 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik) about the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and the recording of their chart-topping 1991 major label debut album Blood Sugar Sex Magik which was produced...


Writing and composition

Blood Sugar was written at a more rapid pace than the band's previous album.[18] Prior to the Chili Peppers moving into the mansion, Frusciante and Kiedis collaborated together at each other's homes, in order to arrange song structures and guitar riffs.[19] They would then present ideas to Flea and Smith, and the band would, as a whole, decide what they would use for the bass, guitar, vocal, and percussion ensembles.


Kiedis focused lyrically on sexual references and innuendos as they were constantly on his mind.[20] Songs such as "Suck My Kiss", "If You Have to Ask", "Sir Psycho Sexy", "Give It Away" and "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" all contained various sexual links, with lyrics like "A state of sexual light / Kissing her virginity / My affinity," and "Glorious euphoria / Is my must / Erotic shock / Is a function of lust." [21] The concept behind "The Greeting Song" was a request by Rubin, who asked Kiedis to write a song solely about girls and cars. Although Kiedis disliked the concept, he wrote the song as Rubin requested and ended up hating nearly every aspect of the lyrics.[18]


Kiedis also began to write about anguish, and the self mutilating thoughts he would experience as a result of his heroin and speed addiction; his life had come to its lowest point under a bridge in downtown LA.[22][23] Over a month later, Rubin stumbled upon a poem that would become the lyrics to "Under the Bridge", suggesting Kiedis show it to the rest of the band. Kiedis was, however, apprehensive at first because he believed the lyrics to be "too soft" and unlike the band's style. After singing the verse to Frusciante, they began structuring the song the next day.[24] The two worked for several hours arranging chords and melodies until they both agreed it was perfect and complete.[24] For other uses, see Heroin (disambiguation). ... Amphetamine or Amfetamine (Alpha-Methyl-PHenEThylAMINE), also known as, beta-phenyl-isopropylamine, and benzedrine, is a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...


Kiedis felt that the album would expand the Chili Peppers' musical horizons, as it was a departure from their previous material.[25] One of Blood Sugar Sex Magik's more melodic tracks, "Breaking the Girl", was written about Kiedis' constantly shifting relationships. He feared that he was following in his father's footsteps and simply becoming a womanizer, rather than establishing stable and long-term relationships.[22] "...As exciting and temporarily fulfilling as this constant influx of interesting and beautiful girls can be, at the end of the day, that shit is lonely and you're left with nothing."[25] The track also featured a bridge in the middle, comprised of percussion instruments salvaged from a garbage dump.[26]

Blood Sugar Sex Magik samples:
"Give It Away"
Sample of "Give It Away", the first single from Blood Sugar Sex Magik, which combined funky guitar riffs and sexual references littered throughout the lyrics.
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"Under the Bridge"
Sample of "Under the Bridge", the second single from Blood Sugar Sex Magik, which was a reflective and melodic ballad that would go on to become one of the defining songs of the nineties.
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Although jams had always been an integral aspect of song creation for the Chili Peppers, Blood Sugar saw songs being created with more structure. One specific jam would lead to the breakout song on the album: Frusciante, Flea and Smith were all playing together—with Kiedis at another part of the room watching—when "...Flea started playing this insane bass line, and Chad cracked up and played along...I always had fragments of song ideas or even specific isolated phrases in my mind. I took the mike and belted out 'Give it away, give it away, give it away, give it away now."[26] The philosophy behind the lyrics originated from a conversation Kiedis had with Nina Hagen, regarding selflessness and how insignificant material possessions were in his life. It, thus, gave birth to the song "Give It Away".[26] He had also been reminiscing about late Chili Peppers guitarist Hillel Slovak, composing "My Lovely Man" in his tribute.[22][27] Kiedis wrote "Sir Psycho Sexy" to be an over-zealous and overly exaggerated version of himself; a figure that could get any woman, and do anything he pleased to them.[27] "The Power of Equality" tackled topics such as racial equality and prejudice. Image File history File links Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers_-_Give_It_Away. ... Image File history File links Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers_-_Under_the_Bridge. ... Jam Sessions is a guitar simulation software title and music game for the Nintendo DS based on the Japan-only title Sing & Play DS Guitar M-06 (Hiite Utaeru DS Guitar M-06) originally developed by Plato. ... Egalitarianism (derived from the French word égal, meaning equal or level) is a political doctrine that holds that all people should be treated as equals from birth. ... For with(out) prejudice in law, see Prejudice (law). ...


Promotion and release

Blood Sugar Sex Magik was released on September 24, 1991. It was certified gold just over two months later on November 26, 1991, and certified platinum on April 1, 1992; since then it has gone five times multi-platinum in the United States.[28][29] The album peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200.[30][31] As a single, "Give It Away" peaked at #9 on the UK Top 40,[32] while "Under the Bridge" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.[30] Upon initial release, however, "Give It Away" was rejected by Warner's target radio station, telling the band to "come back to us when you have a melody in your song."[33] KROQ (of Los Angeles), however, began to play the song several times daily, and that, according to Kiedis, "was the beginning of the infusion of "Give It Away" into mass consciousness."[34] is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The UK Singles Chart is compiled by the Official UK Charts Company on behalf of the music industry. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... KROQ-FM is a commercial radio station located in Los Angeles, California, broadcasting on 106. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...


To promote the album in Europe, Kiedis and Frusciante both agreed they would make the trip.[33] However, it proved difficult for Frusciante to adapt to life outside of the mansion, after being in near-seclusion for almost thirty days. Kiedis recalled of the situation: "He had such an outpouring of creativity while we were making that album that I think he really didn't know how to live life in tandem with that creativity."[33] It was also during this period when Frusciante began to experiment with heroin, which further compromised his mental stability.[35] The European promotional trek took its toll on Frusciante, and he decided to return home when he and Kiedis reached London.[34] For other uses, see Heroin (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...


Critical reception

Blood Sugar Sex Magik was generally well received by critics, who praised the Chili Peppers for not overpowering the listener with heavy metal guitar riffs, as their previous album had. Rolling Stone's Tom Moon credited Rick Rubin for the change in style; Rubin "[gave] the Chilis' dynamic."[36] It went on to praise the sound which "displayed a growing curiosity about studio texture and nuance."[36] Steve Huey of All Music Guide said the album was "The Red Hot Chili Peppers' best album...John Frusciante's guitar is less overpoweringly noisy, leaving room for differing textures and clearer lines, while the band overall is more focused and less indulgent."[2] He considered Blood Sugar to be "varying... it expands the group's musical and emotional range."[2] Devon Powters of Pop Matters said that "in one funked-out, fucked up, diabolical swoop, Blood Sugar Sex Magik reconfigured my relationship to music, to myself, to my culture and identity, to my race and class."[37] Music critic Robert Christgau gave the album a two star honorable mention, one of his highest ratings. Blood Sugar was also considered to be an influential album, throughout the nineties, by becoming a foundation for alternative rock.[1][36][37] “Heavy metal” redirects here. ... This article is about the magazine. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... PopMatters is an online popular culture magazine that covers a broad scope of mediums, including music, television, films, books, video games, computer software, theatre, the visual arts, and the internet. ... Robert Christgau (born April 18, 1942), is an American essayist, music journalist, and the self-declared Dean of American Rock Critics.[1] In print, his name is sometimes abbreviated as Xgau. ...


"Under the Bridge", which became a breakout song for the band, was considered to be a highlight of the album by several critics.[2][36][37] All Music Guide reviewed the song individually and called it a "...poignant sentiment...it is self evident among the simple guitar which cradles the introductory verse, and the sense of fragility that is only doubled by the still down-tempo choral crescendo," it "...has become an integral part of the 1990's alterna-landscape, and remains one of the purest diamonds that sparkle amongst the rough-hewn and rich funk chasms that dominate the Peppers' own oeuvre."[38] However, Entertainment Weekly criticized the seriousness that the Chili Peppers explored as being "disapproving of the band's usual Red Hot antics," and "Under the Bridge" had "fancy-shmancy touches."[39] The song ended up peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1992.[38] "Give It Away" was also praised for being "...a free-associative mixture of positive vibes, tributes to musical heroes, and free love," as Frusciante "...adds the song's two most unpredictable change-ups: a sudden contrast to Kiedis' hyperactivity in the form of a languid solo pre-recorded and dubbed backwards over the rhythm track, and a hard-rocking riff which is not introduced until the song's outro..."[40] Songs such as "Sir Psycho Sexy", however, were criticized for being overly explicit. Devon Powters of Pop Matters said that "Eight minutes of "Sir Psycho Sexy" will turn RHCP's young listeners into quivering masses of hormonal jello. Oversexed lines sneak their way into "Apache Rose Peacock"; "Blood Sugar Sex Magik", simply, sounds like fucking. Even the purest virgin comes away from Blood Sugar Sex Magik with a degree of sexual maturity; even the slickest playa can learn a couple of new moves."[37] Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated EW) is a magazine published by Time Inc. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ...


Years later, Blood Sugar was placed atop many "Best Of" lists, especially those pertaining to the 90s. Spin Magazine charted the album at #58 on their "Top 90 Albums of the 90s", and #11 on a similar list compiled by Pause & Play.[41][42] Guitarist Magazine put the album in their "101 Essential Guitar Albums", which was unordered after #10.[43] Blood Sugar Sex Magik also ranked #310 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".[44] Spin is a music magazine that reports on all the music that rocks. Founded in 1985 by publisher Bob Guccione, Jr. ... This article is about the magazine. ...


Blood Sugar tour and Frusciante's departure

Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante performing live in 1991 during the Blood Sugar tour
Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante performing live in 1991 during the Blood Sugar tour

Before the Blood Sugar tour, Kiedis saw the music video for The Smashing Pumpkins' "Rhinoceros" on MTV. He then called the band's manager and asked him to accommodate The Smashing Pumpkins for the tour.[45] Several days after the Pumpkins confirmed they would accompany the Chili Peppers, Jack Irons called and asked the band to allow his friend's new group, Pearl Jam, to open for them on the forthcoming tour.[45] The first show following the release of Blood Sugar was at the Oscar Meyer Theater in Madison, Wisconsin.[45] Blood Sugar Sex Magik began receiving heavy radio play and massive sales in the middle of their US tour. Frusciante, who preferred the Chili Peppers to remain underground, began to go into a deep state of denial, and depression.[46] According to Kiedis, "He began to lose all of the manic, happy-go-lucky, fun aspects of his personality. Even onstage, there was a much more serious energy around him."[46] Frusciante was slowly slipping away from the band altogether, and began to form grudges against his fellow band mates.[5][46] He saw the band's newfound popularity as shameful.[46] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Anthony Kiedis (born November 1, 1962) is the lead singer and a co-founder of the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... John Anthony Frusciante (IPA pronunciation: ) (born March 5, 1970) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer. ... The Smashing Pumpkins are an American alternative rock band that formed in Chicago in 1988. ... Rhinoceros is a song by The Smashing Pumpkins (at the time, known as just Smashing Pumpkins) released on their debut album, Gish. ... This article is about the rock group. ...


Tension began to grow between Kiedis and Frusciante onstage.[5] Kiedis recalled an argument after a show in New Orleans: "We had a sold-out house and John just stood in the corner, barely playing his guitar. We came offstage and John and I got into it."[47] With the Peppers now playing shows at arenas rather than theaters, the promoters of the tour decided that Pearl Jam should be replaced with a more successful act.[47] Kiedis contacted Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, and asked him if Nirvana would replace Pearl Jam on the tour— an offer Grohl accepted.[1][48] Their first show with Nirvana was at the L.A Sports Arena. Kiedis considered their act to be "raw energy; their musicality, their song selection, they were like a chain saw cutting through the night."[48] Following several more concerts, the band traveled to Europe, where Frusciante, in need of someone to connect to, brought along his girlfriend Toni Oswald. Kiedis said that "John had broken our unwritten rule of no spouses or girlfriends on the road."[45] Briefly interrupting the European-tour, the Chili Peppers flew to New York City and performed on an episode of Saturday Night Live. The Peppers played "Under the Bridge" as the second number; a performance that Kiedis felt was sabotaged by Frusciante:[49] New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... This article is about the American rock band. ... David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969, in Warren, Ohio) is an American rock musician and songwriter. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... This article is about the American television series. ...

“ [Frusciante] was experimenting the way he would have if we'd been rehearsing the tune. Well we weren't. We were on live TV in front of millions of people and it was torture. I started singing in what I though was the key he was playing in. I felt like I was getting stabbed in the back and hung out to dry in front of all of America while this guy was off in a corner in the shadow, playing some dissonant out-of-tune experiment. ”

The band took a two-week hiatus between the European and Japanese legs of the tour, which began in May 1992. Minutes before the Chili Peppers were scheduled to perform in Tokyo, Frusciante refused to go on stage, claiming he quit the band.[5][22][50] After half an hour of coaxing, Frusciante agreed to play the show, though he asserted it would be his last. Kiedis recalled of the situation: "It was the most horrible show ever. Every single note, every single word, hurt, knowing that we were no longer a band. I kept looking over at John and seeing this dead statue of disdain...And that night, John disappeared from the topsy-turvy world of the Red Hot Chili Peppers."[50] The band hired guitarist Arik Marshall to finish out the rest of the tour, which included Lollapolooza, and several European festivals, as well.[5][51][52] Marshall, however, was fired at the end of the tour.[51] Arik Marshall originally played guitar in the band Marshall Law with his brother. ... Official logo Lollapalooza is an American traveling music festival featuring alternative rock, rap, and punk rock bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. ...


Artwork

Photographic collage of various tattoos the band members have, featured in the album's cover booklet

All photography, paintings and art direction on Blood Sugar were credited to filmmaker Gus Van Sant.[53] The cover of the album features the four band members' faces positioned around a rose. The lyrics are printed in white lettering across a black background, hand written by Kiedis.[53] The booklet also contains a collage of photos assembled to showcase the band members' various tattoos, which feature faces of Native American tribal leaders, animals and sea creatures, as well as various symbols and phrases. Photographs of each band member alone, and two photographs of the band as a whole are also included.[53] Singles released to coincide with the album share little with Blood Sugar's artwork booklet. The cover of "Give It Away" was a painting of a Chinese infant, surrounded by fish, vegetables, fruits and sushi; "Under the Bridge" was a photo of a city skyline, and a bridge centered in the middle; "Suck My Kiss" had a black and white photograph of the band, with Kiedis and Flea holding a large fish; and "Breaking the Girl" featured a painting of a human being covered in magma. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 608 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (850 × 838 pixel, file size: 107 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photograph from the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Blood Sugar Sex Magiks booklet. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 608 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (850 × 838 pixel, file size: 107 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Photograph from the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Blood Sugar Sex Magiks booklet. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rose (disambiguation). ... This article is about Japanese cuisine. ...


Accolades

The information regarding accolades attributed to Blood Sugar Sex Magik is adapted from AcclaimedMusic.net.[54]

Publication Country Accolade Year Rank
Pause & Play United States The 90s Top 100 Essential Albums[41] 1999 11
Rolling Stone United States The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time[44] 2003 310
Spin United States Top 90 Albums of the 90s[42] 1999 58
Q United Kingdom 90 Albums of the 90s[55] 1999 58
Guitarist Magazine United Kingdom 101 Essential Guitar Albums[43] 2000 11
Guitar World United States The 100 Greatest Guitar Albums Of All Time" 2006 18

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Track listing

All songs were written by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, except where noted.

  1. "The Power of Equality" – 4:03
  2. "If You Have to Ask" – 3:37
  3. "Breaking the Girl" – 4:55
  4. "Funky Monks" – 5:23
  5. "Suck My Kiss" – 3:37
  6. "I Could Have Lied" – 4:04
  7. "Mellowship Slinky in B Major" – 4:00
  8. "The Righteous & the Wicked" – 4:08
  9. "Give It Away" – 4:43
  10. "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" – 4:31
  11. "Under the Bridge" – 4:24
  12. "Naked in the Rain" – 4:26
  13. "Apache Rose Peacock" – 4:42
  14. "The Greeting Song" – 3:14
  15. "My Lovely Man" – 4:39
  16. "Sir Psycho Sexy" – 8:17
  17. "They're Red Hot" (Robert Johnson) – 1:11

If You Have to Ask Is the second song on the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... Breaking the Girl is a song by the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1992, from their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... Suck My Kiss is the fifth track on the Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik album released in 1991. ... Give It Away is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1991 on the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Theyre Red Hot is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, from their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... For other persons named Robert Johnson, see Robert Johnson (disambiguation). ...

B-sides

  1. "Search and Destroy" (Iggy Pop, James Williamson) – 3:34
  2. "Soul to Squeeze" – 4:50
  3. "Sikamikanico" – 3:23
  4. "Flea's Cock" – 5:10
  5. "Castles Made of Sand" (Jimi Hendrix) – 3:18
  6. "Little Miss Lover" (Hendrix) – 2:38

Search and Destroy is a song originally recorded by The Stooges in 1973 and re-recorded in 2005. ... James Newell Osterberg, Jr. ... James Robert Williamson (born 29 October 1949 in Castroville, Texas) is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer best known for his contribution to the protopunk rock band Iggy & The Stooges. ... Soul to Squeeze is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers that was released as a single in 1993, as part of the Coneheads soundtrack (though it was previously released outside of the U.S. since 1991 as a B-side on various singles). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Jimi Hendrix (November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. ...

Personnel

Anthony Kiedis (born November 1, 1962) is the lead singer and a co-founder of the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. ... John Anthony Frusciante (IPA pronunciation: ) (born March 5, 1970) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer. ... For other uses, see Flea (disambiguation) Michael Peter Balzary (born October 16, 1962 in Melbourne, Australia), better known by his nickname/stage name Flea, is an Australian-American bassist for the alternative rock/funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and a frequent session musician for other music acts. ... For other persons named Chad Smith, see Chad Smith (disambiguation). ... Frederick Jay (Rick) Rubin (born March 10, 1963 in Lido Beach, New York) is an American record producer and is currently the co-head of Columbia Records. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Brendan OBrien is a record producer, engineer and mixer who has worked with many artists, including Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Our Lady Peace, Aerosmith, The Wallflowers, Matthew Sweet, Limp Bizkit, Velvet Revolver, Lifehouse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, KoЯn, Follow For Now, Trey Anastasio...

Chart positions

Album

Chart Peak position
Billboard 200[31] 3
UK Top 40[32] 5
Swedish Top 60[56] 26
Austria[57] 17
France[58] 71
Finland[59] 16
Norway[60] 5
Switzerland[61] 10

The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The UK Singles Chart is compiled by the Official UK Charts Company on behalf of the music industry. ...

Singles

Year Single[30] Chart Peak position
1991 "Give It Away" Modern Rock Tracks 1
1992 "Give It Away" The Billboard Hot 100 73
1992 "Under the Bridge" The Billboard Hot 100 2
1992 "Under the Bridge" Mainstream Rock Tracks 2
1992 "Under the Bridge" Modern Rock Tracks 6
1992 "Breaking the Girl" Mainstream Rock Tracks 15
1992 "Breaking the Girl" Modern Rock Tracks 19
1992 "Suck My Kiss" Modern Rock Tracks 15

Give It Away is a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1991 on the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Breaking the Girl is a song by the alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers released in 1992, from their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. ... Suck My Kiss is the fifth track on the Red Hot Chili Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik album released in 1991. ...

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Red Hot Chili Peppers Biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-07-22.
  2. ^ a b c d Steve Huey. Blood Sugar Sex Magik Review. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
  3. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 220–229
  4. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 230
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i VH1's Behind the Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers - 2002
  6. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 229
  7. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 233
  8. ^ Mother's Milk. Billboard Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-06-07.
  9. ^ Kiedis, 2004. pp. 240–4
  10. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 260
  11. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 261
  12. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. pp. 261–262
  13. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 257
  14. ^ Kiedis, 2004. pp. 270–280
  15. ^ a b c Kiedis, 2004. pp. 274–275
  16. ^ a b c Kiedis, 2004. p. 275
  17. ^ a b Red Hot Chili Peppers; Funky Monks
  18. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 264
  19. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 263–267
  20. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 266
  21. ^ Kiedis, 2004. pp. 260–275
  22. ^ a b c d David Fricke. The Naked Truth. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
  23. ^ Kiedis, 2004. pp. 265–266
  24. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 267
  25. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 271
  26. ^ a b c Kiedis, 2004. p. 272
  27. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 273
  28. ^ Gold and Platinum: Diamond Awards. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) (undated).
  29. ^ Gold and Platinum: Searchable Database. RIAA (undated). Retrieved on 2007-06-24.
  30. ^ a b c Red Hot Chili Peppers' singles charts. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  31. ^ a b Blood Sugar charting. Billboard. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  32. ^ a b UK Top 40 Singles Chart. Everyhit.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  33. ^ a b c Kiedis, 2004. p. 280
  34. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 281
  35. ^ Kiedis, 2004. p. 290
  36. ^ a b c d Tom Moon. Blood Sugar Sex Magik Review. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2007-07-22.
  37. ^ a b c d Devon Powters. Blood Sugar Sex Magik review. Pop Matters. Retrieved on 2007-07-22.
  38. ^ a b "Under the Bridge" song review. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  39. ^ Blood Sugar Sex Magik Album Review. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-08-13.
  40. ^ "Give It Away" song review. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  41. ^ a b The 90s Top 100 Essential Albums. Pause & Play. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
  42. ^ a b Top 90 Albums of the 90's Top 90 Albums of the 90s. Spin. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  43. ^ a b 101 Essential Guitar Albums. Guitarist Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  44. ^ a b 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
  45. ^ a b c d Kiedis, 2004. p. 282
  46. ^ a b c d Kiedis, 2004. p. 284
  47. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 286
  48. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 288
  49. ^ Kiedis, 2004. pp. 300–301
  50. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. p. 295
  51. ^ a b Kiedis, 2004. pp. 298–304
  52. ^ Artist Bio. MTV. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  53. ^ a b c Blood Sugar Sex Magik booklet and liner notes
  54. ^ Blood Sugar Sex Magik accolades. Acclaimed Music. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
  55. ^ 90 Greatest Albums of the 90s. Q Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
  56. ^ Swedish album chart archives. hitparad.se. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  57. ^ Austrian Chart Archives. austriancharts.at. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  58. ^ French Chart Archives. lescharts.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  59. ^ Finnish Chart Archives. finnishcharts.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.
  60. ^ Norwegian Chart Archives. vg.no. Retrieved on 2007-07-23.
  61. ^ Swiss Chart Archives. hitparade.ch. Retrieved on 2007-07-20.

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References

 v • d • e Red Hot Chili Peppers
Anthony Kiedis | John Frusciante | Flea | Chad Smith
Hillel Slovak | Dave Navarro | Cliff Martinez | Jack Sherman | Arik Marshall | Jesse Tobias | D. H. Peligro | Jack Irons
Discography
Studio albums: The Red Hot Chili Peppers (1984) | Freaky Styley (1985) | The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987) | Mother's Milk (1989) | Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991) | One Hot Minute (1995) | Californication (1999) | By the Way (2002) | Stadium Arcadium (2006)
EPs, live albums and compilations: The Abbey Road E.P. (1988) | What Hits!? (1992) | Live Rare Remix Box (1994) |The Plasma Shaft (1994) | Out in L.A. (1994) | Under the Covers: Essential Red Hot Chili Peppers (1998) | The Best of the Red Hot Chili Peppers (1998) | Greatest Hits (2003) | Live in Hyde Park (2004) | iTunes Originals (2006)
Other pages: Videography | Songs | Band members
Related articles
Chain Reaction | What Is This? | Jane's Addiction | Pearl Jam | Fear | The Mars Volta | Rick Rubin
Categories: Red Hot Chili Peppers | Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs


 

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