Rhcp

Voodoo999

I love RHCP but i'll agree that anthony is the weakest link. not a great voice, not a great lyricist, yet somehow i don't think the peppers would be what they are (or better) if they had a different singer.

flea, john and chad are really virtuosos or masters of their instruments, and i think they keep anthony for a reason. actually that's pretty much what the peppers are about, friendship.

the new album is pretty good, but c'mon, it's almost 2 hours of music, of course you might not wanna sit through it everyday but it's always the same with double albums (even with the grandaddy of double albums, the white album), you can't always expect them to be super cohesive and it's always better to listen just a cd at a time, get to know it and then move on to the next one.

Oh, Jimmy

Voodoo999 wrote:

I love RHCP but i'll agree that anthony is the weakest link. not a great voice, not a great lyricist, yet somehow i don't think the peppers would be what they are (or better) if they had a different singer.

flea, john and chad are really virtuosos or masters of their instruments, and i think they keep anthony for a reason. actually that's pretty much what the peppers are about, friendship.

the new album is pretty good, but c'mon, it's almost 2 hours of music, of course you might not wanna sit through it everyday but it's always the same with double albums (even with the grandaddy of double albums, the white album), you can't always expect them to be super cohesive and it's always better to listen just a cd at a time, get to know it and then move on to the next one.

If you think Flea, John and Chad are virtuosic in any way, you need to listen to more music. Flea was actually a trumpet prodigy, and is an amazing bassist but there are quite a few better, imo. John is solid and carries RHCP. Chad is a good drummer but nothin that special.

Voodoo999

Oh, Jimmy wrote:

If you think Flea, John and Chad are virtuosic in any way, you need to listen to more music. Flea was actually a trumpet prodigy, and is an amazing bassist but there are quite a few better, imo. John is solid and carries RHCP. Chad is a good drummer but nothin that special.

Ok, who is still active and definitely better than flea? blood sugar sex magik and zeppelin I-IV have the best bass ever recorded by humankind. period.

john is kinda more arguable; i might give you i went a bit too far with him, still he rocks.

chad IS totally a virtuoso, he just ain't a show off and as most drummers his talent is hardly acknowledged.

Oh, Jimmy

Voodoo999 wrote:

Ok, who is still active and definitely better than flea? blood sugar sex magik and zeppelin I-IV have the best bass ever recorded by humankind. period.

john is kinda more arguable; i might give you i went a bit too far with him, still he rocks.

chad IS totally a virtuoso, he just ain't a show off and as most drummers his talent is hardly acknowledged.

Maybe its personal taste. Flea is great, but I think he is way overrated.

Les Claypool is leaps and bounds better
I think Jeff Ament is more tasteful.

If Jason Newsted got in a band he is better.

In my years of listening to the Chili Peppers, I have never thought that Chad Smith was a virtuoso drummer. Danny Carey, Neil Peart..... those are virtuosos.

Voodoo999

Oh, Jimmy wrote:

If Jason Newsted got in a band he is better.

i think it just came to a matter of taste and preferences, but man, there's no way in hell jason newsted is better than flea.

chris01

I dont think many people in the world would disagree with you that Chad isnt a virtuoso.... im pretty sure Chad himself wouldnt even say that, lol.

But Newstead is not on the same par as Flea on Bass. Flea is a whole lot better than him.

AxlUlrich

Flea is one of the best bassists definitely..Jason's great but I agree that Flea is better.
this new one Stadium Arcadium really has Flea rockin' it out with pretty funky grooves

Xiang

I can't think of the RHCP's without Anthony. He fit's their style of music perfectly in my opinion...

JaneNY

bee_boy wrote:

Kiedis lyrics of the day:

California... I'm chilling in California
Hooked up with some chick in California...
Oh California....

*Chorus*

California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, California, you're on my mind...

I love the rhcp, but this cracked me up.

Xiang wrote:

I can't think of the RHCP's without Anthony. He fit's their style of music perfectly in my opinion...

Quite agree with this!

mlman

anotherman wrote:

Sorry guys. Not all that good. Some good songs. Kiedis can't sing and for me, the definition of a great rock band is one that shines live, not in the studio with multiple voice overlays and enhancement (kind of reminds me of Britney Spears). Basically they can't hold Pearl Jam's jock.

Not trying to start anything but I believe Pearl Jam is the superior band with the superior musicians, songwriters, and of course, singer.

Everyone has their own tastes. It shows immaturity bad mouthing another band on other groups Fan Club message board. I happen to like PJ and RHCP thank you. I have seen RHCP several times and cannot wait to see them in San Diego. They ROCKED at the Weenie Roast in Irvine! I am talking serious "tight." I also can't wait to see PJ at the (both shows) LA Forum. Whether someone likes it or not the RHCP double album will be a financial success and has already received both critical and public acclaim. Get over it.

I have not seen any derogatory posts at the RHCP message board regarding Pearl Jam and would not expect too either. Let's keep it all in perspective.

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June 20, 1969
Newport Pop Festival
Devonshire Downs, CA

Stone Free -> Are You Experienced -> Stone Free
Sunshine of Your Love
Fire
Hear My Train A Comin'
Red House
Foxy Lady
Like a Rolling Stone
Voodoo Child (SR)
Purple Haze

melodyman22

I dunno what you people are talking about, there is no weak link in RHCP there all talented and i like Anthonys lryics there different yes weird yes but hes great.

AxlUlrich

sorry..am a huge fan of the band but I think Anthony isnt every creative when it comes to lyrics..for 3 albums now he has been singing aboot California or songs aboot "people trying to make a living in Hollywood".
But still he's an important member...i think his vocals have somewhat improved on Stadium Arcadium.

ForBetterOrForWorse

why all the hate for the peppers?!?!?! The only thing that the chili peppers lack are good lyrics. Other than that they are an amazing band.

The connnection between Flea and John on a lot of their songs is just amazing.

*given*to*fly*

ForBetterOrForWorse wrote:

why all the hate for the peppers?!?!?! The only thing that the chili peppers lack are good lyrics. Other than that they are an amazing band.

The connnection between Flea and John on a lot of their songs is just amazing.

they dont lack good lyrics
i like their new song "if" ...very nice song

jamjam

I love the peppers, always have.
And i really like their new stuff,
it's fun and has some great new tunes.
I'm also liking the new Tool album.

soapyrows

kiedis's voice GRATES ON ME!!! they have a lot of songs that i like, but there is no single album that i reckon is great. they have equally as many songs that i can't stand, like that awful zephyr song and universally speaking.

behind the sun is one of my faves though

mookie9999

reeferchief wrote:

So why do they play Even Flow at every concert?

Apples and Oranges! I never said that the RHCP shouldn't play Give it Away in concert! Even Flow and Give it Away belong in a set list (even though I could handle much less of either). However, when you are on a national television show that you are only able to play one or two songs to showcase yourself, especially after releasing a freaking double album, and you play a 15+ year old song, I call bullshit! To those who bring up PJ on Jools Holland playing Alive, it is my understanding that he requested they play it. I still would have rather heard anything off of the new album as their third song played!