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Red Hot Chili Peppers
One Hot Minute


3.5
great

Review

by USER (2 Reviews)
September 26th, 2005 | 79 replies


Release Date: 1995 | Tracklist


When their guitarist John Frusciante left suddenly following the success of Blood Sugar Sex Magik the Chili Peppers were stumped. After playing with numerous acclaimed guitarists (including Arik Marshall of Weapon of Choice) they asked ex-Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro to join after he had previously turned them down along with GnR. Dave reluctantly agreed to join but it proved a mistake, Dave was a notorious drug user like Vocalist Anthony who was concentrating on becoming clean. Dave Navarro admitted he didn't like funk music and that he didn't even own a record by RHCP so things were bound to set off slowly. When this record was eventually completed a whole year after it was originally due to be released. In 1998 Dave announced that he'd had enough, but it is a mystery to whether he really quit or he was forced out by Flea and Anthony. With Dave out of the picture the future of the Chilis looked extremely bleak but after the death of original guitarist Hillel Slovak they proved they could survive anything. Shortly after Dave's departure it was announced that John Frusciante was once again a member if the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

RHCP:

Anthony Kiedis: Lead Vocals
Flea aka Mike Balzary: Bass/Vocals
Dave Navarro: Guitars
Chad Smith: Drums

Track by Track:

1. Warped: It is clear from this opening song that this was not going to be anything like BSSM. The song is introduced with some rumbling bass and multitracked vocals until the track ignites with pounding drumming and layered guitars. The track is very dark and the lyrics are clearly about pain and drug use, this is like nothing else the Chilis have done before. The chorus leaves Anthony wailing and Dave’s guitars climbing over the top. Whatever the track leaves you feeling about this new sound this Chilis have adopted it is an album highlight. 4/5

2. Aeroplane: A strange track apparently based on gospel music-don't ask why I can find no connection. The verses are based heavily on Flea's slap basslines giving a vibe of deep funk music. The chorus is made of a simple melody sung by some children which really annoys me. Dave’s guitars run along with the chorus jangling slightly. Anthony doesn't provide a great performance as his vocals fail to make fluently like on previous albums it does the track no favours. 3.5/5

3. Deep Kick: We are introduced with some bass playing which is accompanied by Anthony giving a running commentary on his and Flea's childhood. At this point it is very tempting to skip onto the next track until the track explodes with heavy wah-wah from Dave and chanting from both Anthony and Flea. Once we are underway the track jerks around with classic rapping from Anthony with Flea singing the Chorus and providing some abnormal backing vocals. Dave’s guitar squeaks in and out of the track and generally destroys much of the track. At the end Flea recalls an incident from 10 years back involving them getting into trouble but he also quotes the Butthole Surfers: “it’s better to regret something you did than something you didn't do." Wise words I wonder if applies to appointing Dave as their guitarist. 3/5

4. My Friends: Probably the most well known song off the album, Dave introduces with a country style strumming sequence with Anthony singing once again about love and friendship. Quite a sad track involving past unlawful abiding girlfriends and depressed friends. Dave provides a nice guitar solo but this is far from their best. 4/5

5. Coffee Shop: This is a rather unusual track which I enjoy listening to. Dave provides loads of guitar FX beside Anthony’s abnormal vocals. The chorus is pretty impressive suggesting that we should dance like Iggy Pop, now that'd be fun! Flea give off some solid bass work with a great solo near the end which is one of the track's best moments. Although musically impressive the lyrics are not particularly good bearing in mind Anthony wrote the very creative lyrics to Sir Psycho Sexy. 4/5

6. Pea: A solo from Flea singing about him being beaten up because of his size. He clearly states his anger against Rednecks and dickheads alike. This song if nothing else may provide you with a brief laugh because of his good use of abusive language. NOT RATED.

7. One Big Mob: This sounds like it should be off The Uplift Mofo Party Plan. There is increased chanting definitely reminding us that they haven't forgotten their days of old. This track would probably be the best on the album, Anthony sings brilliantly with his vocals in full flow and their is a groovy bassline accompanied by some intensely funky drumming, but then we hit a brick wall. The track loses all sense of purpose when it all calms down with some uninspired singing and with a baby crying now and again which is so bloody irritating! We eventually come back to the original tempo and rambling vocals but even that can't stop the "Baby" interlude ruining the track. 3.5/5

8. Walkabout: Groovy but very boring, this song has no personality apart from overused liquid wah-wah FX and vocals that certainly don't suit Anthony. This song is dull and offers nothing of interest apart from a nice bassline but very little else. This is a track that this album could've done without. Yawn! 2.5/5

9. Tearjerker: A ballad based around the death of Kurt Cobain, this track moves slowly and lets Anthony reveal his honesty about himself and his troubles. Anthony met Kurt ("sitting backstage in a dress") when they toured together with Nirvana as their supporting act, this track is deeply depressing but does allows a period of connection with Anthony. Generally quite average. 3/5

10. One Hot Minute: And we come to the title track which painted with Guitar FX giving a dark and dense feeling. Not really an obvious title track to be honest it shows clearly that this band has changed from BSSM this is something they wouldn't of dreamt of writing with John. One of the most heavy tracks on the album but it gives Chad a chance to smash the *** into his drums at least, and some experimenting to be done especially with endings. Even if this track is not something to be associated with the Chili Peppers it's one I'm quite fond of. 4/5





11. Falling into Grace: Mid tempo Funk with some bizarre noises being made alongside the vocals. The track is not very impressive, even the bass is annoying and I love Flea! This track is thick with groovy vibes and some abnormal instrument combinations with what sound like some form of sitar. The track gets increasingly irritating when it sounds like Anthony and the female vocalist are making spastic groans. 3/5

12. Shallow Be Thy Game: My favourite on the album although it does sound like something by Jane's Addiction (without Perry Farrell). Dave plays some heavy funk mixed with JA licks. The lyrics are impressive and Anthony delivers them expertly and it gives the track great character. There is some furious drumming and aggressive bass playing which emphasises the powerful funkadelic atmosphere of the track. Very enjoyable. 5/5

13. Transcending: The first part of this song is a soft elegant tribute to Flea's deceased friend River Phoenix. This track is kept relatively simple but does become quite plain until the track leaps into the second half with Anthony howling and some screeching guitar work by Dave. This half is far from the starting half and potentially irrelevant. The track develops into more rumbling bass until it sets off again with Anthony shouting but his voice is melted in FX.

Overall an average album but worth buying for a few quid because it is an interesting listen and gives an inside look at what life was like in the RHCP camp with Dave Navarro in the band. It's not as bad as people make it out to be and sets the stage for the amazing Californication.


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Comments:Add a Comment 
Neoteric
September 26th 2005


3243 Comments


I like this album...





....but I wanted an overall

Knoxvillelives
September 26th 2005


342 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Damn, I was gonna write a 4.5 star review for this! Are we allowed to have three reviews?

I gotta say I dont agree with any of your ratings at all, but you justified your opinions so it's still a gud review

Well done

Med57
Moderator
September 26th 2005


1002 Comments


You're allowed to write as many reviews as you want on an album, although you should consider whether we need another one...like if there's already a well written 5 star review of one album, it might not be a good idea to do another.

This is a good review, and I more or less agree. 3 stars from me.

mranti
September 26th 2005


50 Comments


i dig this album, although i haven't heard it much. it has a different feel in that the chemistry doesn't sound as strong as surrounding efforts, but it is still a lot better than some people make it out to be. good review by the way. i'm going to have to listen to this by the time this day is done.

Knoxvillelives
September 26th 2005


342 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

So Med what would you say to a five star review from the Knox?

This is one of my top three albums of ALL time, but there are already great reviews for DSOTM and BSSM which already express my opinion, but I don't really agree with these two.

2muchket!
September 26th 2005


906 Comments


never really liked the chilis at this point in there career just doesn't appeal to me plus I think dave navarro is so much more suited to Janes Addiction and RHCP are much better with Frusicante but hey that's my opinion don't expect nayone to agree with me that said soem songs are pretty good just dnt think I'd buy an ablum

barosjn
September 26th 2005


501 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

This is my favourite RHCP album, tied with Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Californication was okay and By the Way kinda pissed me off.

Zebra
Moderator
September 26th 2005


2647 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

Nice review, I'm a RHCP fan but I don't own this so I can't really comment further.

Rudd13
September 26th 2005


952 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Its not one of their best, but still manages to deliver the all-star RHCP combo. Although Fruciante is absent, Navarro does a fantastic job as well.



I prefer others, but I occasionally give this one a listen.

Storm In A Teacup
October 1st 2005


46396 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

[quote=Milkman]2nd best benind BSSM Dave Navaro is such a great guitarist but by joining RHCP he ruined his reputation.[/quote]



That better not be an insult to RHCP! :angry:

Neoteric
October 11th 2005


3243 Comments


This is the more freaky mysterious album that I can dig. I think the other chili albums are a bit poo.

_unknownST
October 11th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

just so you kno in your track listing it says 'one hot munite'

and this album is listenaable but not good

_unknownST
October 11th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

cant u change the tracklist do u think tey are a bit overrated

Neoteric
October 11th 2005


3243 Comments


Just in case you didn't see my last post: Cathedral, what's with all the avatar changing?

Avatar changing? I've only changed it about three times in the last couple of weeks and I'm going to change it when I can be assed making one ;)

_unknownST
October 11th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

howd u make one



im fick

_unknownST
October 11th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

*crys* you always doo dat but you always offend me

_unknownST
October 11th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

saFe with a capital F (literally)



And you should be ashamed....... imagine spamming your own review

_unknownST
October 11th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

where do you get these phrases from?

_unknownST
October 11th 2005


256 Comments

Album Rating: 2.0

both

SELHIM
October 12th 2005


62 Comments


I think this is a classic rock-album, Falling Into Space is the best of this album.



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