Blood Sugar Sex Magik (2012

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Under the Bridge", which became a breakout song for the band, was considered to be a highlight of the album by several critics. [8] [58] [62] AllMusic 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", and ultimately "has become an integral part of the 1990s 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." [68] However, Entertainment Weekly criticized the seriousness that the Red Hot Chili Peppers explored as being "disapproving of the band's usual Red Hot antics", and "Under the Bridge" had "fancy-shmancy touches". [52] The song ended up peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1992. [68] Christgau, Robert (January 26, 1993). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011 . Retrieved October 30, 2016. Jaaroverzichten – Album 1992" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Archived from the original on November 10, 2020 . Retrieved February 26, 2021. Italian album certifications – Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magik" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved October 3, 2018.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' ". Rolling Stone. September 22, 2020. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020 . Retrieved September 23, 2020. Blood Sugar Sex Magik was dedicated to musician Mike Watt of the bands Minutemen and fIREHOSE, [40] in thanks for his friendship and musical inspiration to the band. [41] Promotion and release [ edit ] Blood Sugar Sex Magik" defined the more commercially viable sound of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a bizarrely appealing amalgamation of hip-hop, metal and funk, a culmination of their genre-defying non-conformity within the music industry. Indeed, the album is their most consistent and cogent, and wholly deserves its reputation as one of the greatest records of all-time, but may not be the best place to start for a casual fan due to its excessive length. I would strongly advise anyone new to their music to stream their second greatest hits compilation released in 2003 before delving into their albums, only three of which, including "Blood Sex Sugar Magik", are essential listening.

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