I'm with You

Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts
Its not easy facing up when your whole world is black - Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black

Now. Its been a few months since RHCP released their most recent album, I think its about time you heard my verdict. I love it. I guess that's predictable due to my devotion to them anyway, but I had to admit I was having doubts about how they would cope without John Frusciante, but they've done it, Josh Klinghoffer being the perfect replacement, who is not the same but different, in a good way. I'm pretty sure I've already talked about that so let's move on.

The whole feel of the album is like they've gone back to their roots, the funk riffs blaring, but with an almost disco like atmosphere to it. WAIT. Before you dismiss "disco" as some sort of gag-inducing cheesiness, I simply mean the riffs on Monarchy of Roses and Factory of Faith are fit to lose yourself in. Not to mention Adventures of Raindance Maggie, an amazing single that reflects the feeling of the album perfectly. Also, something I want to address is some reviews calling the album "samey". I could not honestly think of a word farther from the truth in this situation. Take Brendan's Death Song, and compare it to Look Around, or any other song on the album. The Chilis have got the balance just right on this one, ranging from soulful to lively to plain catchy. 

One of my favourite songs on I'm with You would have to be Ethiopia, because I guess it just grows on you. Very quickly. The killer bass line and random uttered vowels at the beginning will literally stay in your head for days, and the lyrics are perfect to sing along to. Rain Dance Maggie has become an instant favourite for many, because Flea going to town on that bass and the exciting new flavours of Josh's guitar are enough to make any conformist weak at the knees.

So. You. If you have been thinking to yourself that you "totally dig Red Hot Chili Peppers" and they "rock your socks" then I have to ask you if I'm with You is in your CD collection yet. And if not, then why the hell not? Anyone doubting this new album is seriously missing out, and I can tell you from personal experience tracks like Monarchy of Roses, Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie, Factory of Faith and Look Around were simply amazing live. Seeing RHCP was the best night of my life so far. So I am urging you, buy that album. Now. Drop what you're doing, and download it or buy the CD because you won't regret it.

Songs from me to thee (Keith Lemon is my role model.)


Monarchy of Roses - Red Hot Chili Peppers

One of my favourite tracks on the album. I love how the messy guitar screeching at the beginning just melts into such a great chorus. And the brand new music video for it is awesome. DEFINITELY check out the rest of this album though.




That's about it folks. Just to show I haven't died, just lazy.