Awfull shite peddlers RHCP have decided to take at least a year off from making music. Hopefully they will make it a bit longer to give Anthony time to come up with more words that rhyme with 'California'

http://nme.com/news/red-hot-chili-peppers/36802

Red Hot Chili Peppers have disbanded for at least a year.

Singer Anthony Kiedis has revealed that the band members will step away from music to concentrate on their individual lives.

The singer told Rolling Stone that the band have decided to pause for 12 months after becoming exhausted with their hectic schedule.

The star went on to explain that he will spend more time with his family, while bassist Flea and guitarist John Frusciante are set to work on individual musical projects.

"We're disbanded for the moment," he said. "We took a very long time to make the 'Stadium Arcadium' record (released in 2006). It was a grueling, long haul and it followed two other very long hauls, 'Californication' (1999) and 'By the Way' (2002).

"So we didn't really stop until the tour ended last year. We were all emotionally and mentally zapped at the end of that run. The discussion was, 'Let's not do anything Red Hot Chili Peppers-related for a minimum of one year, and just live and breathe and eat and learn new things.'"

He added: "I'm just home, hanging out with this really cool little kid, learning how to surf. But I'm starting to get just a little bit of a tingle that it would be nice to start thinking about songs and pieces of music. But just pieces."

Don't play with my feelings, the title implied that they were gone for good. :(

Sorry man. I hope this drives some over obsessed fan over the edge...ensuring that they never play together again in this lifetime.

eh, they were never a band meant to be taken seriously. they shouldve stayed the hell away from a double-album, but im not really jumping for joy if they're calling it quits. there are much worse bands in the mainstream.

kiedis is probably the worst lyricist in rock, it wasnt as flagrant until stadium arcadium.

looking forward to frusciante's new stuff

yeah i heard john frusciante has been mastering a new album, looking forward to that

An old friend of mine says it best:
"red hot chilli peppers is music for people that dont really like music"

Don't play with my feelings, the title implied that they were gone for good. :(


this

californiquitification

An old friend of mine says it best:
"red hot chilli peppers is music for people that dont really like music"

yeah I love this phrase, it can also be applied to dozens of other bands too.

they were tolerable at one time. a long time ago. a really long time ago. now they just get lumped with linkin park, pearl jam and dave matthews band for me.

yeah I love this phrase, it can also be applied to dozens of other bands too.

i read a review of a remy zero album that said this :(

RHCP are fucking AWFUL I HATE THEM I HOPE THEY NEVER COME BACK AHHHHH

buncha haters over here

regardless of the music
they seem like legit people who deserve a vacation.

next album theme:
-surfing

Don't play with my feelings, the title implied that they were gone for good. :(

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Why is this even news.

Wha--? LEARNING to surf? I thought that fake pos could already surf. I saw Point Break...

i read a review of a remy zero album that said this :(

http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fbfrxqwjldde
so bizarre i couldn't forget it, what a fuckin tool
it's a good album. i remember hearing 'prophecy' on the radio and thinking it was way cool, then never heard it again lol

califawnyuh

I'm not disappointed by this.


But that Flea could play bass.

i just wish anthony would shut the fuck up. they should just kick him out and let john sing lead.

I think it's snobbish to dislike RHCP as much as some people do, they didn't make much shitty music before stadium arcadium. But yeah it would be best if they stopped making music forever at this point.

RHCP have always been worthless. Rock funk badunkadunk. Who fucking cares.

the music itself is good, imo, it's the vocals/"lyrics" i have a problem with.

i can't *really* judge since i haven't heard by the way or stadium
it's possible that i would like them, tho i didn't really care for californication

the music itself is good, imo, it's the vocals/"lyrics" i have a problem with.

when it comes down to it, the melody is all that matters in pop music.

I don't really get all the hate for this band, other than the fact that Kiedis seems to be a dick. It's not that bad. I get not liking it because it has gotten boring and trite at this point, but they didn't steal anyone else's sound, they weren't put together by a record company, it's not grating or totally unpleasant to hear. And through their career they have put out some solid material. I have to agree with Mablak, that is seems like snobbery that people dislike them so much.

they need to make a filthy disgusting raw dick-slamming funk-ass funk album, this might make them relevant.

I'm talking like, the dirtiest cuts on blood sugar x5

They just need to give Keidis the pink slip and pick up Mike Patton. It'll never happen.

sir psycho sexy that is me

it's not grating or totally unpleasant to hear.
But it is for some people.

I don't really get all the hate for this band, other than the fact that Kiedis seems to be a dick. It's not that bad. I get not liking it because it has gotten boring and trite at this point, but they didn't steal anyone else's sound, they weren't put together by a record company, it's not grating or totally unpleasant to hear. And through their career they have put out some solid material. I have to agree with Mablak, that is seems like snobbery that people dislike them so much.

shutup shutup shutup

its as if you're scrambling for justification

I don't really get all the hate for this band, other than the fact that Kiedis seems to be a dick. It's not that bad. I get not liking it because it has gotten boring and trite at this point, but they didn't steal anyone else's sound, they weren't put together by a record company, it's not grating or totally unpleasant to hear. And through their career they have put out some solid material. I have to agree with Mablak, that is seems like snobbery that people dislike them so much.

god you sound like my mom

"you don't like jack johnson? why not? he writes his own stuff, you know!"

SHUT UP. they suck. the end. it's kind of cute when my mom says that shit 'cause she's old and stuff. but not when you say it. shut up.

i think everyone knows i am not a music snob. and i hate rhcp. because they suck and they're annoying.

GIVE IT AWAY GIVE IT AWAY GIVE IT AWAY NOWWW

Genius.

:|

calivacation

i had always heard how great of a band they were supposed to be live. they came through austin with the foo fighters several years ago so i went.



worst. concert. ever.

it was just like watching a rehearsal. the only one to say anything to the crowd was chad smith. the rest of the band just went through the motions. it was horrible.

foo fighters, on the other hand, were great.

shutup shutup shutup

its as if you're scrambling for justification

Doubtful, I'm not a fan. My point was just that there are so many bands in the world that are infinitely worse, it doesn't make sense that this one receives so much hate.

I wonder why there isn't the same level of hatred for the foo fighters, they're considerably worse than RHCP, and everything they make now is cringe-inducingly boring and expected. I mean there's some hate but it doesn't even compare. Or how about Interpol, always churning out lyrics a grade schooler would have no trouble coming up with. It seems like there's a cornucopia of terrible artists to choose from, but netphoria likes bashing RHCP above most, it's a fascinating group mentality.

I wonder why there isn't the same level of hatred for the foo fighters, they're considerably worse than RHCP, and everything they make now is cringe-inducingly boring and expected. I mean there's some hate but it doesn't even compare. Or how about Interpol, always churning out lyrics a grade schooler would have no trouble coming up with. It seems like there's a cornucopia of terrible artists to choose from, but netphoria likes bashing RHCP above most, it's a fascinating group mentality.

Haha, I actually like both those bands a lot more than RHCP, but they both suffer from the exact same thing RHCP does... they have no idea how to change or evolve and it gets really old really fast. I've not seen the Chili Peppers live, but I can attest to the fact that the Foos and Interpol put on really good live shows.

because people have kind of uniformly decided that foo fighters are a great live act regardless of how boring their current output is

If a band like linkin park had 'good live shows' while still having the same music, would they suddenly not be a total shitfest? It's a little hard to talk about the quality of a show when you have no interest in the music.

I wonder why there isn't the same level of hatred for the foo fighters, they're considerably worse than RHCP, and everything they make now is cringe-inducingly boring and expected.
at least foo fighters have their first three albums behind them.

RHCP always has been and currently is horrible.

Foo's concerts are the same greatest-hits setlist every time with Dave Grohl milking Everlong and Monkey Wrench for everything they're worth. Plus terrible screaming thrown into every song for dynamic effect.

they dont take themselves as seriously as rhcp. in fact i dont think they take themselves seriously at all. they have fun with what they do.

they need to make a filthy disgusting raw dick-slamming funk-ass funk album, this might make them relevant.

I'm talking like, the dirtiest cuts on blood sugar x5

i was just saying the same thing to some friends of mine. some serious funk, would be awesome.

everything from californication on has been watered-down radio friendly bullshit. and having a double album of shit like this was just plain intolerable. bring back the days of Mother's Milk, BSSM, etc. and I think they could really be onto something again. We need some Magic Johnson up in here! the fact that the oldest stuff they'll play now-a-days is "give it away" and "under the bridge" is pretty sad...but i guess thats probably fueled by the audience who considers californication "the old shit". :rolleyes:

maybe taking a break is just what they need, to help them get back to their roots. though i've been severely disappointed by this band over the years, Flea and Frusciente (especially live) are still amazingly talented and a joy to watch.

They just need to give Keidis the pink slip and pick up Mike Patton. It'll never happen.

heh, not a bad idea.

I wonder why there isn't the same level of hatred for the foo fighters, they're considerably worse than RHCP, and everything they make now is cringe-inducingly boring and expected. I mean there's some hate but it doesn't even compare. Or how about Interpol, always churning out lyrics a grade schooler would have no trouble coming up with. It seems like there's a cornucopia of terrible artists to choose from, but netphoria likes bashing RHCP above most, it's a fascinating group mentality.

at least foo fighters have their first three albums behind them.

RHCP always has been and currently is horrible.

i think Mablak is onto something. Not sure why BSSM and Mother's Milk are so under-appreciated here. back then RCHP were a refreshing change to the other stuff going on in "alternative music".

what foo and rhcp have in common since then, is that they are both latched on to the leftovers of the 90's hayday, and they both made their success by continuing to releases watered-down unoriginal versions of 90's rock that are familiar and catchy enough to survive in the shitty mainstream radio world....but nothing more.

rhcp changed their sound so that everything was more associated with Under The Bridge than anything else on blood sugar sex magic (especialy on By The Way). And Foos, well, they're just Everclear with more credibility because of the Nirvana-connection (though they do put on good live shows, i'll give 'em that). I respect Grohl but have never been into any of Foo's albums. They just never brought anything new to the table, imo. And like i said earlier, at least RHCP still have John and Flea...which makes up for a lot.

i think Mablak is onto something. Not sure why BSSM and Mother's Milk are so under-appreciated here. back then RCHP were a refreshing change to the other stuff going on in "alternative music".

what foo and rhcp have in common since then, is that they are both latched on to the leftovers of the 90's hayday, and they both made their success by continuing to releases watered-down unoriginal versions of 90's rock that are familiar and catchy enough to survive in the shitty mainstream radio world....but nothing more.

rhcp changed their sound so that everything was more associated with Under The Bridge than anything else on blood sugar sex magic (especialy on By The Way). And Foos, well, they're just Everclear with more credibility because of the Nirvana-connection (though they do put on good live shows, i'll give 'em that). I respect Grohl but have never been into any of Foo's albums. They just never brought anything new to the table, imo. And like i said earlier, at least RHCP still have John and Flea...which makes up for a lot.

you have no fucking clue what you are talking about when you compare the foo's to everclear. that's just laughable. HA HA HA!

everclear lol hmmm

NOOOOO!!..... YEEEAAAH!!

you have no fucking clue what you are talking about when you compare the foo's to everclear. that's just laughable. HA HA HA!

take a step back dude, they're not that different.

whats with the antirhcp posts?

i don't know, radiohead33.

this thread is just unbelievably bad

Okay, I'll say it. Blood Sugar Sex Magic was one of the flashpoints of my childhood when I said no to crappy music... after 7th grade. I had that, Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, and Nevermind on cassette and spent many days and nights alone in my bedroom with only the music to talk to. For that, I love RHCP although I don't like anthony keidis or stadium arcadium.

We need some Magic Johnson up in here!

:rofl:

That made my day.

Foo Fighters get somewhat of a pass from me because of Everlong

<3

Foo Fighters get somewhat of a pass from me because of Everlong

<3

The first two albums are really good. Everything after that has been mixed with an increasingly disproportionate amount of boring, hackneyed bullshit, but the first two albums are pretty excellent.

Oh man. I'm just not understanding this RHCP and Foo Fighters hate.

I really liked their last album and hope they come back in a year and release at least another.

they were tolerable at one time. a long time ago. a really long time ago. now they just get lumped with linkin park, pearl jam and dave matthews band for me.

ditto, but they're far worse than anything you've listed...

The first two albums are really good. Everything after that has been mixed with an increasingly disproportionate amount of boring, hackneyed bullshit, but the first two albums are pretty excellent.

The Colour And The Shape is a superb album. i don't know why i've ner listened to the first. I've never had an urge to listen to anything on the albums after their second because everything i've heard from them sounds like shit.

ditto, but they're far worse than anything you've listed...

nothing is much worse than linkin park.

is pearl jam really that bad nowadays? i've contemplated finally checking them out. i always really liked their song "Do The Revolution".

You either love Pearl Jam or you hate them. I don't understand Pearl Jam haters at all, I think they are awesome.


And like you said, nothing is much worse than Linkin Park.

The Colour And The Shape is a superb album. i don't know why i've ner listened to the first. I've never had an urge to listen to anything on the albums after their second because everything i've heard from them sounds like shit.



nothing is much worse than linkin park.

is pearl jam really that bad nowadays? i've contemplated finally checking them out. i always really liked their song "Do The Revolution".
FF's first album is one of the best of the 90s (the bsides are great too). after that they never sounded quite right to me again but there's some good stuff on colour and TINLTL. beyond that, don't care, boring.

bssm is an awesome record though i'm through with it.

didn't think there was anyone who 'hasn't checked out' pearl jam...lol
the first 3 albums and their related bsides are essential. no code and yield are pretty good, sometimes great, after that, eh, only if you really want to.

and i must confess liking a few linkin park songs, but overall, no. one step closer and faint are good driving when you're pissed off songs.

i like how im defending RHCP and redbreegull is too yet his posts still make me angry

kiedis is an awful, awful, awful lyricist. sans like under the bridge, hes always been, so theres no need to quote him.

flea and frusciante are still two very good musicians that play well off each other, even during stadium arcadium. stadium arcadium was just an album's worth of songs plus another half cd of rejects. but flea and frusciante still have it, ill miss hearing them jam together.

yet another example of how redbreegull's opinion is of paramount importance. how dare somebody disagree with him?

Pearl Jam - S/t wasn't bad at all it owned some of their other releases so they still are a relevant band.

You either love Pearl Jam or you hate them. I don't understand Pearl Jam haters at all, I think they are awesome.


And like you said, nothing is much worse than Linkin Park.

:erm: not necessarily. i've always been a middle-of-the road PJ guy. i love Versus, their mtv unplugged, some of Ten/Vitology, and seeing them in 95 was one of the best concerts i have ever experienced.

but since then they've just kind of been "blah" to me (ever since eddie's neil young phase). so yea, i neither love them or hate them.



p.s. Good Charlotte is FAR WORSE than Linkin Park.

kiedis is an awful, awful, awful lyricist. sans like under the bridge, hes always been, so theres no need to quote him.

flea and frusciante are still two very good musicians that play well off each other, even during stadium arcadium. stadium arcadium was just an album's worth of songs plus another half cd of rejects. but flea and frusciante still have it, ill miss hearing them jam together.

i know you hate being lumped in with me Shapan, but once again we're exactly on the same page here.

john coming back to the band reinvigorated their live show. last time I saw RHCP was lolla 2 years ago, and flea & john's performance together on stage was srsly fucking magic.

i used to really love the foo fighters. in fact i really like there is nothing left to lose. aurora and ain't it the life are great. but man, that acoustic side of that double album was fucking boring. and i watched some of the skin and bones dvd the other day, and that shit was boring too. it's just the same thing every time with them. you can't really differentiate between the songs anymore.

i used to really love the foo fighters. in fact i really like there is nothing left to lose. aurora and ain't it the life are great. but man, that acoustic side of that double album was fucking boring. and i watched some of the skin and bones dvd the other day, and that shit was boring too. it's just the same thing every time with them. you can't really differentiate between the songs anymore.

The acoustic side of In Your Honor was the best thing they have done since There is Nothing Left to Lose.

These "funksters" are a testament to the triumph of style over substance in modern music. Once you get past the tattoos, piercings, and tube socks on their cocks, the Chili Peppers were just another over-hyped L.A. band.

QFT.

The acoustic side of In Your Honor was the best thing they have done since There is Nothing Left to Lose.

wow, what a pointless sentence

some ppl take lyrics too seriously. they hear some things that sound 'stupid' and write off bands. think about it though, there's probably some 'questionable' lyrics from any band you profess to like. i personally never noticed rhcp's supposedly atrocious lyrics. but i write a lot of 'questionable' lyrics, so there's my bias.

Kahlo, you've driven me over the edge by giving me false hope. There will never be another Johnny Kick a Hole in the Sky. If only we had all known this circa 1994.

Sorry man. I hope this drives some over obsessed fan over the edge...ensuring that they never play together again in this lifetime.

Edit: Douglas/Dogfighter: You need to investigate really old RHCP. It's worth it. Fire... Me & My Friends, Johnny Kick a Hole, great cuts.

Also: Anyone got a good tab for Stone Cold Bush? I forgot I used to know how to play that. Also also: I Adore Adore to thread. You should give it a shot as well. Also also also (maybe next time I'll edit: edit: to mix it up) DarcyIsMyBass to thread. If we can't work out SCB, we'll at least smoke this huge spliff Gregory Hines has been carrying around for me all this time. Me and my bass playin brethren (and brethrenettes) are going to be high in the sky, eatin' pumpkin pie, would i lie, would i lie, let's go to minnesota you and i. Shit... I've got a new RHCP song right now. *e-mails Anthony*

Anyone remember when Anthony guest starred as the gas station attendant on Married... with Children? I do. Davin?

One more thing: petition to have Dogfighter change his nick to Mogfighter. Final Fantasy is l33t. Do it Douglas. DO IT.

is pearl jam really that bad nowadays? i've contemplated finally checking them out. i always really liked their song "Do The Revolution".

are you 7 years old

Yes, he is.

Anyone have that tab for Stone Cold Bush? Suuuure would like to know where I could find an accurate one.

arent they that band that sang that song that goes "sometimes i feel like i don't have a partner"

One Hot Minute is a great album. I always found them to be slightly annoying before that one but Dave Navarro's playing made me realize how good they were capable of being. Californication is about 2/3 good. It's a step in the right direction for them. Everything else is pretty mediocre or just awful.

Save a couple songs here and there, Stadium Arcadium is AWFUL.

Californication and By The Way aren't bad.

they were tolerable at one time. a long time ago. a really long time ago. now they just get lumped with linkin park, pearl jam and dave matthews band for me. .

John Frusciante is a beast on the guitar. Flea is a beast on the bass. Anthony sucks.

But, RHCP probably wouldnt have gotten very far without him. Anthony gave them that uniqueness that propelled them into the mainstream with BSSM. John is a better singer than Anthony but he doesnt have the charisma to be a frontman.

Also, Anthony looks exactly like Iggy Pop, so he's not all bad

I still maintain that, while he's <i>probably</i> too strange to be as marketable as anthony has been, mike patton has both the vocal and lyrical chops to make rhcp a band with full on integrity.

Save a couple songs here and there, Stadium Arcadium is AWFUL.

Californication and By The Way aren't bad.

agreed. That Warlocks song was pretty nice. Reminded me a bit of bssm.