KnockBack, Episode 250 | Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Red Hot Chili Peppers album)
Added 2022-11-21 17:00:11 +0000 UTCRed Hot Chili Peppers were cruising along for nearly a decade by the time their most famous record, 1991's Blood Sugar Sex Magik, came to store shelves, the radio waves, and MTV. But it was a particular fusion of time, place, talent, and execution that propelled it to the stratosphere. Here in the US, it's a seven-times Platinum album teeming with earworm singles that explore the whole gamut of genres, from rap to funk to rock, all tied together by a renowned producer who happens to know quite a few musical styles very, very well. If you have to ask why Blood Sugar Sex Magik is so good, you've probably never listened to it. And while we could have lied, we know the secret. We're happy to give it away. Enjoy.
Topic starts around 0:24:45
Comments
Fellas! This is my favorite Knockback you've guys have done thus far (saving private ryan ep was also fantastic). RHCP is my all time favorite band (check my username haha), and this was a brilliant nostalgia trip. Any post-pod thoughts on "mellowship slinky in b major"? It's definitely one of their less played tracks on the album, but it's one of my favorites. Just love the constant funky groove throughout. I'm definitely going to check out your other music based episodes. Also +1 on Epiphany from Bad Religion. One of their best.
The Funky Monk
2022-12-05 02:59:12 +0000 UTCRed Hot Chili Peppers was the first rock band I knew I liked before Gorrillaz. The song, “Californication” plus the video was really groundbreaking for me as a kid. It is true, “Under the Bridge” is definitely a staple rock radio song and it never gets old. And yes, Dagan, a Gorillaz concert is really good. I got to see them for the Humanz tour a few years back.
FourEyes Malone
2022-11-29 04:46:30 +0000 UTCPlease enjoy. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-29 01:11:16 +0000 UTCYes, this is a great example.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-29 01:11:06 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite albums of all time. So glad you guys are discussing this! Frusciante’s guitar work on this album is still some of the best I’ve ever heard. That Sir Psycho coda still sends me into a state of euphoria. You must watch the Funky Monks making of doc if you haven’t already.
Nikitas Gagas
2022-11-28 22:48:37 +0000 UTCI’m late to the party here but the only other prominent bass player that I can think of (other than Flea) is Les Claypool of Primus as being an example of what Colin is talking about. You cannot think of Primus without thinking of Claypool. It’s almost too extreme of an example though because he is the singer, frontman, and primary songwriter of the band and seems to play the bass guitar like it’s the lead instrument as the guitarist is the accompanying instrument.
Alex Gould
2022-11-28 17:06:11 +0000 UTCHmmm... musically, I'd always say Danny Carey first.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:07:39 +0000 UTCMe too. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:07:30 +0000 UTCYeah, that's a unique ballad for sure.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:07:26 +0000 UTCBe careful what you ask for.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:07:20 +0000 UTCGlad to surprise you. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:07:15 +0000 UTCHa!
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:07:09 +0000 UTCThat album rules. It's very 10th grade for me.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:55 +0000 UTCThanks for listening.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:46 +0000 UTCAlways good to give it another try sometime. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:42 +0000 UTCAwesome.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:33 +0000 UTCPlease enjoy.
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:30 +0000 UTCThanks!
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:25 +0000 UTCAwesome. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:22 +0000 UTC!!!
Colin Moriarty
2022-11-24 03:06:19 +0000 UTCGuys… I would argue that TOOL is one of those bands w a prominent bassist! Am I wrong?? Lol. I was screaming at the pod lol
Sam smith
2022-11-23 17:29:19 +0000 UTCI second this
Eric
2022-11-22 23:43:27 +0000 UTCReally loving these music related episodes. I love going deep on subjects like this.
Eric
2022-11-22 23:43:11 +0000 UTCI remember being obsessed with Under the Bridge, and my utter disappointment that nothing else on the album felt the same
Ryan Zimm
2022-11-22 21:26:31 +0000 UTCLSM Live sock photo poster confirmed?
Kenneth Koepnick
2022-11-22 14:17:35 +0000 UTCI was just talking to someone the other day about how this is one of my all time favorite albums. A nice surprise to see this be the topic!
Joe McPartlin
2022-11-22 10:07:35 +0000 UTCI remember a time when my grandmother took us to a restaurant for breakfast before church. While we were eating, a man a few tables down had a heart attack. The EMTs came a short time later and were working on him right there on the floor but he did not survive. After they took him away, my grandmother said, "wow, it's pretty dead for a Sunday." We almost had to call the EMTs back as I nearly choked on my pancakes.
Harley Carlson
2022-11-22 04:36:46 +0000 UTCHoly Shit. I would never thought you would have done this album. It means everything to me. I have been a session guitar player for 20 years and I never would have picked up an instrument if it wasnt for hearing John Frusciante's guitar work here and on Californication!
Phil Walker
2022-11-21 22:58:38 +0000 UTCFavorite band of all-time. Die hard Chili fan. I really wasn't expecting this. THANK YOU
Avery Illies
2022-11-21 22:51:28 +0000 UTCNever loved this band or album but I loved the discussion as always. If you guys just did albums on Knockback , I wouldn’t complain!
Napoleon in Rags
2022-11-21 22:35:09 +0000 UTCHell yeah, one of my favorite bands. Seen them twice this year and they’re still killing it.
Peter Medema
2022-11-21 22:31:29 +0000 UTCEasily in my top 5 fav albums of all time. Looking forward to this one
Keith Mc Carthy
2022-11-21 17:42:39 +0000 UTCHappy 250 episodes!!
Dylan Paulson
2022-11-21 17:12:10 +0000 UTCI just started going down the rhcp rabbit hole again and have been meaning to vote for this. Stoked to listen!
Judah Bailey
2022-11-21 17:03:26 +0000 UTCYESSSS
GameSimp
2022-11-21 17:03:25 +0000 UTC
