The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ New Single “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” From Their Upcoming Album, ‘I’m With You’
Socks. Many things come to mind when someone mentions the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They’ve been together for nearly 30 years, so it’s not hard to conjure up a few memories.
Some will think of their last studio album, Stadium Arcadium, which has a few songs that have already taken their place along side other RHCP classics (“Dani California” and “Snow (Hey Oh)” come to mind). Others will instinctually go back to Blood Sugar Sex Magic, the album that made them megastars and fondly remember “Breaking the Girl,” “Give it Away” and “Suck My Kiss.” Then, there are those that will hark back to the early days of the 80′s, recalling records like Mother’s Milk, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan, or their eponymous debut released way back in 1984.
But for a few die hard Chili Pepper fans, the image of strategically placed socks will always come to mind. Don’t know that story? Take a look HERE: considered yourself warned, this is probably NSFW. What’s great about the socks story is that it’s the Chili Peppers in a nutshell (no pun intended): bold, never afraid to expose themselves emotionally or otherwise, and kiss ass musicians.
[Gallery] Stryker Spends Time Red Hot…
It’s always been that way for the Chili Peppers since founding members Anthony Kiedis and Flea (along with former Guitarist the late Hillel Slovak and Jack Irons) first got together as teenagers while attending Fairfax High School, located right here in Los Angeles. Whether it be their cover of Stevie Wonder‘s “Higher Ground”, Kiedis’ bare all confessional “Under the Bridge”, or their newest single, “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie”, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with their blend of funk and rock, have set a standard of excellence equaled only by the greatest rock acts of all time.
RHCP with Kevin from The Kevin & Bean Show
The Stadium Arcadium tour was the last the world would see of the Chili Peppers for a while. By this point they had had five multi-platinum records and six Grammy Awards. They had been recording and touring nonstop since 1999′s Californication and, understandably, needed a break. Keidis was busy taking care of his newborn son while Flea kept busy working on a solo project. During this time the Peppers were even nominated for acceptance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They didn’t make the 2010 class, but we’re fairly certain they’ll be enshrined sooner rather than later.
Earlier this year, fans finally got the news they had eagerly waited years for. On August 29, the Peppers will release a new studio album, I’m With You, their first in five years. They’ll also be going on tour in Asia, Europe, and South America. No word on North American tour dates yet, but we can’t image them keeping their hometown of LA in the dark.
But we’ve got a surprise for you: a KROQ exclusive world premiere of “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie.” Take a listen while having a look at the track listing for the new record. Keep checking back to KROQ.com for more exclusive RHCP content and news.
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Listen to The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie here.
lostsoul86
July 15, 2011 3:52 pm
they need John Frusciante back the guitar section of this song is really not that great
Andrei Toth
July 16, 2011 2:17 am
Thank you professor. We’re now eternally grateful for your insight.
estevandcruz
July 16, 2011 3:05 am
you must be joking!!!!!
John Rees
July 16, 2011 7:35 am
And what would John have done better? …Nothing. Josh is an amazing guitarist, and his piece for this track gives it an edge, as well as funk. Brilliant song, can’t wait to buy ‘I’m With You’. Sure, John was great at what he did, but all you people who are somehow scarred from his leave need to get out more: Josh is the answer! Also, listen to Josh’s backing vocals on the chorus, and all the layers of his guitar piece before being the critic.
Paulie See
July 16, 2011 11:13 am
Also, the solo, its not technically amazing, but the effects and how they blend are somehow (and it kills me to say it) more seamless than frusciante’s. Although that”s what i liked about john, roughness. But yea, josh was the only guy to fill the boots and walk them up the mountain
Mr face
July 16, 2011 4:09 pm
Lol, complete lack of any new ideas in terms of layering, you’re living in a dream world mate!
Marina
July 16, 2011 4:33 pm
John Rees, It’s not that John would have been “better”, that is not the issue, at least not the way I see it. It’s that John isn’t there, its just hard for the fans to accept I admit it, I especially miss the background vocals of John for Anthony. and I think the RHCP themselves are not surprised by fans “mourning” for John since he was defiantly and integral part of the group. will it be the same? or better? or great in a different way? time will tell. but still for me RHCP Is a great experience and will be always.
Angel
July 17, 2011 2:13 pm
Right, he’s good. People just don’t know how to handle change.
RachRhcp
July 17, 2011 10:32 pm
Change we can believe in….
borrow Obamas slogan for this album.
jay
July 17, 2011 11:13 pm
John’s one of the best guitarist ever. he could have done this better. a lot better. you cant compare the two you fuck. but josh did well on this, i just didn’t exactly love the chorus and some lyrics.
ps his vocals aren’t that great.
Chris
July 18, 2011 12:03 pm
Speaking as a Chili Pepper fan with 20 years invested, I’ve seen them go through ups and downs and a number of guitar players (anyone remember Arik Marshall aka Arik the Freak?) and after listening to this song I can say: Yes, I miss Johnny, I miss him like hell!
Now I’ve met Josh on a few occasions, and I’ve gotten to witness him live when he and John were playing solo gigs together in downtown L.A. There’s no denying he’s a great musician, that’s not what the people who are “whining about John” are saying, but in this particular song (which is the only one we have been given to judge) I don’t think he’s a great fit. It’s as if the guitar was an afterthought, it’s rather inconsequential to the song itself. I don’t think the “layering” works all that well with the traditionally organic vibe of the Chili Peppers, and I’m not a fan that the lead guitar in the chorus is looped (meaning he nailed it once and then they looped that section, as opposed to playing it organically every time as Johnny would have done) and it sounds more synthesized because of it, for lack of a better word.
As a song it’s not horrible I guess, I little goofy, but not horrible, and yes I will listen to more of the album before writing Josh off, but I can say without a shred of doubt that Johnny would have done this better, even had he been sparsely playing it would have had more of a human feel to it. Remember, this band was once known as the “Organic Anti-Beat Box Band” . . . but they’re no longer sounding so organic.
MP
July 17, 2011 8:29 am
Stop slamming Josh already and whining about John. You heard one F****** song. John didn’t play high solos in every song, jesus don’t be such a douche about music.
some kid
July 18, 2011 8:42 am
thank you! cant anyone just love the band the way it is? what kind of chili peppers fans are you guys? dont get caught up on the little stuff and enjoy the music
RHCP fan
July 17, 2011 6:22 pm
josh is good but i agree i think john would have done this song better but hey its only one song!
Tahlia
July 17, 2011 8:08 pm
You are insulting not only the fans of the chili peppers, but the band when you make ridiculous comments like that. They would’nt have chosen Josh if they didn’t think he was suitable for that position. He is an amazing guitarist and this track sounds awesome!
JinKorea
July 18, 2011 8:25 am
I agree with Thalia.The guitar in this song is amazing~
Josh and John both are great guitarists otherwise they
wouldn’t choose. .Anyway I m really glad that RHCP is back with another great song^^
Lisa
July 18, 2011 8:58 am
I agree with Tahlia !! You haters I hope are not at the shows I go to !
Suushizzle
July 19, 2011 3:25 am
wel… i hate to say this, but i must agree with you!
mike c
July 15, 2011 3:53 pm
AWESOME!! 4 years of waiting and we got it!! Great song… can’t wait for the album
Jessica
July 15, 2011 7:27 pm
It’s been five years! But I completely agree with you!
cousya
July 15, 2011 9:02 pm
great song!, albums gona b epic! and btw jess its been 4 since hump de bump, which was the last single released
MP
July 17, 2011 8:31 am
Actually, its 5. 2006 was last album release and it wasn’t hump de bump, it was dani california btw!
paul
July 18, 2011 2:32 pm
actually the last single they released was hump de bump from stadium arcadium ,dani cali was the 1st single from that record ,douche !!
htagency
July 15, 2011 4:11 pm
I’m not really impressed.
Joe Mamma
July 16, 2011 12:17 am
YOU SUCK
hiero prease, you like egg roll?
July 16, 2011 2:36 pm
agreed
James Hargreaves
July 18, 2011 4:09 am
Right on lol
Chad
July 18, 2011 4:11 am
Grow up kids. An opinion is an opinion. Don’t get all offended you pansys.
todd
July 15, 2011 4:14 pm
I dig the Chili Peppers, but the last few albums have really been below par, so im hoping this one is good. I wasn’t too much a fan of the new song and i agree………THEY NEED JOHN BACK, the guiatrs were weak on this song.
Jeff
July 15, 2011 8:49 pm
You didn’t like SA?? Damn. That was definitely an amazing album. And I think Klingoffer did a good job. It was very subtle, and there are many songs with JF doing the same thing.
*Friendly Tone*
Casey
July 16, 2011 1:20 pm
I completely agree. Stadium Arcadium is some of, if not, there best and most well-layered music. Not ever song is going to be guitar driven. The song is awesome.
GUY
July 18, 2011 12:04 am
Why would you want John back if you don’t like the last few albums? He wrote and played “below par” guitar on those albums.
Ebass
July 18, 2011 11:21 am
the guitars were weak in ALL the chili peppers’ albums, ’cause, you know, they play FUNK-rock. So, what would John have done in a song like this? anything better than josh. Josh has a very particular style, similar to hillel slovak’s, so listen to the entire album before starting shouting stupid comments on frusciante’s works with the peppers.
Rombin
July 15, 2011 4:18 pm
I dont really know what i think about this.. its a whole new style of rhcp. I guess we have to listen to it some times and then give our opinion
Jay
July 15, 2011 6:15 pm
Yeah…I wasn’t really feeling SA but I gave it some time and now I love that album. It’s really their best work.
Jakub Fijał
July 16, 2011 8:21 am
dude? you’re funny.The last good album was Californication ,the best : BSSM and OHM and CD’s with Slovak. THat’s all
Lukas
July 16, 2011 9:14 am
clearly you haven’t given by the way a proper listen if you say californiaction was their last good album, by the way is by far the best they’ve ever written
John
July 16, 2011 9:35 am
How could you like One hot minute over By the Way? By The Way has some of their best songs. Can’t Stop, Zephyr Song, By the Way, Don’t Forget Me, and so on. The point is, They’ve been making great music since Frusciante came back in 1999. And now he’s gone, there’s bound to be some differences.
Kyle
July 16, 2011 10:45 am
How could someone like OHM over By the Way? Easily. I do. I love every RHCP album but OHM is my favorite. It’s their deepest, most artistic, and most introspective album. You say Can’t Stop, Zephyr Song, By the Way, and Don’t Forget Me….I say Warped, My Friends, Aeroplane, Transcending, and Falling into Grace.
BMT
July 17, 2011 6:06 am
one hot minute was the shittest album ever .
broughtonizb
July 17, 2011 3:17 pm
One Hot Minute was awesome! It doesn’t matter who’s playing guitar if the songs are great. OHM is one deep piece of work and every single song on that album was great. I’m a fan of all their material.
Devin
July 15, 2011 4:25 pm
This was great! Its a bit of a change for them, but who says change is always bad! it was great!! But John will definately be missed
DDub
July 15, 2011 4:48 pm
Nicely written song.. Just missing amazing backup vocals and John’s style of rippin’.
Steve
July 16, 2011 11:23 am
He just needs time, and i’m sure Josh will kick ass in other songs from the album, try listening to his vocals on Omission, song he played with Frusciante for his solo album SCWP, if he puts half that passion on RHCP, i’ll be delighted.
http://kroq.radio.com/2011/07/15/kroq-exclusive-world-premiere-of-the-red-hot-chili-peppers-new-single-the-adventures-of-rain-dance-maggie-from-their-upcoming-album-im-with-you/2/
Steve
July 16, 2011 11:24 am
He just needs time, and i’m sure Josh will kick ass in other songs from the album, try listening to his vocals on Omission, song he played with Frusciante for his solo album SCWP, if he puts half that passion on RHCP, i’ll be delighted.
Scorpiomoonspoon
July 18, 2011 5:20 pm
.Rite on point may-tee. This sounds like the chilis… John’s solo stuff, will sound like the sound, we enjoy from him. I love both!
pepintheshort32
July 15, 2011 4:29 pm
Interesting. I think were going to need to hear the whole album before we make any judging, but I can dig this… maybe… I think…
Casey
July 16, 2011 1:21 pm
agreed, but this is a good start
BoooBoooBooo
July 17, 2011 5:46 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTU_y-XtLGE josh klinghoffer
kevin
July 15, 2011 4:37 pm
i think it’s great. i know people are hating on the guitar, but it sets a mood. very rolling stones sounding, awesome song. i think they’re headed in a new direction, but a great one. plus, just one out of 14 for the people who weren’t fans.
mfdoom
July 15, 2011 4:37 pm
This song is f**king dope. F**k babies who cry for frusciante.
He’s good but so what?
RachRhcp
July 15, 2011 5:15 pm
This song is good, it’s different. Why would we want to wait all this time for a song that sounds the same? I’m sure people were hating when Mothers Milk came out and there was no Slovak. Also, is that cow bell I hear? Haha, sweet!
RachRhcp
July 15, 2011 5:16 pm
This song is good, it’s different. Why would we want to wait all this time for a song that sounds the same? I’m sure people were hating when Mothers Milk came out and there was no Slovak. Also, is that cow bell I hear? Haha, sweet! NEEDS MORE COW BELL
Red Hot FELI Peppers
July 16, 2011 9:29 am
totally agree with you:)
kuscrc
July 16, 2011 2:57 pm
Totally agree. Cool song, new era. Frusciante is the man! , but we all keep moving.
Juice
July 17, 2011 1:16 pm
it sounds like a half assed version of time the by the way b-side.. they should have just re-recorded time and released that instead. its a by far stronger song
cp
July 15, 2011 6:06 pm
like the percussions…..actually the song is really growing on me….sweet!
Johnny
July 15, 2011 4:48 pm
well i love this band next month imma get their logo on my wrist and just like anyone else im still figuring out this new sound the riffs were heavy and dirty different from John’s amazing crying guitar…still thinking.
99999999999999999999999
July 15, 2011 4:58 pm
to the people who are still crying over john’s departure, he’s gone. anthony, flea, and chad got what they thought was the best guitarist to replace him. he may come back someday. he may not. but just be happy the chili peppers are putting out music at all. if they weren’t you’d be crying about that so just shut up and enjoy it.
Logan
July 15, 2011 5:06 pm
Oh my god. I love this… I love everything by these guys, and in my very unofficial opinion, this is freaking spectacular, not just because it’s new stuff, but… This makes me happy. Thank you Chad, Anthony, Flea, and Josh.
Josh, you are a very welcomed member to the band.
Lucas
July 15, 2011 5:11 pm
Yeah, they miss John, but although I´m sure Frusciante is a GREAT guitar player, the chilis are clearly missing his BACKING VOCALS the most.
soupsoup
July 15, 2011 5:26 pm
crap, they jumped the shark after “By the Way”. Time to ride off into the sunset boyz
Wolf
July 15, 2011 5:34 pm
Josh is the F**king baby John!! Same second voices, same guitar tracks, always 2 or 3 like in SA…I think we’ll miss John but Josh is a great musician too.
Very nice single guys!! I hope see you in Madrid!!
Alex Hamlin
July 15, 2011 5:35 pm
On the third listen now, and it’s growing on me. A poppy melody that makes you smile and decent but not over-the-top musicianship. I can see this being way better than One Hot Minute. I’m sad about John (who isn’t?) but he’s only ever done what has felt right for him – and he’s happier for it. No need for the John hating – he’s done very well considering who he’s had to follow! This will be my favourite album this summer!
Sherri
July 15, 2011 5:39 pm
I dig it ….;)
LIZZIE
July 15, 2011 5:44 pm
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY NOWWWWWWWW
Larcro
July 15, 2011 5:53 pm
I SMILED LIKE AN IDIOT WHILE LISTENING TO THIS.
It feels… so right.
neytan
July 15, 2011 5:58 pm
So great, so lovely, great sound…perfect one
Viding
July 15, 2011 6:08 pm
I think it’s DOPE! sure Jhonny F is awesome but I like this!
Mike
July 15, 2011 6:19 pm
The concept that this song somehow lacks John is bullsh*t… The guitar is fine on this song. However, as a first single- compared to the last three albums- this is the worst. Still nice tho.
georgeoconnor6
July 15, 2011 6:21 pm
Im loving this tune its got a real rhcp funky arse rift that i have became accustomed to,we all miss john true but Anthony,Flea and Chad are very much around! lets give the guy a break ay,cant wait for the new album! rhcp till i die.
trent
July 15, 2011 6:32 pm
i agree with lost soul, good to hear new chili stuff but somethings missing with the guitar section
trent
July 15, 2011 6:36 pm
listening to a second time, it actually grows on you
Osman
July 15, 2011 7:01 pm
meh, ‘time’ and Quixoticelexer’ is better :/
Tyler
July 15, 2011 7:02 pm
Yeah, I think that the guitar in this song definitely isn’t necessarily as strong as when Frusciante was the guitarist, but this song was very bass and vocally driven. The guitar set the mood, and did a damn good job of it. I’m digging the song and I’m really looking forward to the rest of the album. I think they’re going in a whole new direction, and I’m liking it.
scott
July 15, 2011 7:07 pm
Listen four times to the song.I love the bass line very catchy.I like the bends of the guitar not to flashy but good and I can see in concert to expand the guitar riffs and really let loose.It has potential.If I rememember what the chilies said about the upcoming album it was more mood then riffs.I like the song the more I heard it.I think josh will do just find.He will find his own groove in this very talented group.Looking foward to hearing the rest of the album.
Scuba
July 15, 2011 7:07 pm
Love it. Screw Frusciante he was cancer to the band. This song is a perfect laid back song. It hits what the Peppers are about.
HM
July 16, 2011 9:19 am
Cancer? Well done. Of course Frusciante was cancer to the band, considering they made some of their best material ever with him. How very cancerous of him.
Dr. Behr
July 16, 2011 12:40 pm
John Frusciante a cancer to the band the he put on the map…?
That’s certainly a laughable concept, man. In the massive amount of guitarists the Chilis have cycled through; Frusciante is one of the very few that mattered, along with Slovak and now Klinghoffer. To say Frusciante is cancer, you’d also be saying Slovak and Klinghoffer are/were. Slovak was Frusciante’s main influence upon joining RHCP, and his style was incredibly, and to an extent still is, similar to Slovak’s. Klinghoffer, having been playing with John on solo projects for over a decade, is also strongly influenced by Slovak and Frusciante. If it isn’t obvious, Klinghoffer’s current style, at least from what we’ve heard from this song, is very similar to the style John developed while recording Stadium Arcadium. So, honestly, to say Frusciante was a cancer to RHCP, while also claiming he “love” their new song, doesn’t make any sense, and it makes you look like a fool.
kevin
July 15, 2011 7:24 pm
I’m diggin’ it. RHCP is still going strong.
Jason W
July 15, 2011 7:27 pm
For me, it’s good. Not the greatest song they’ve ever made, but it has a nice sound. Can’t wait to wait to hear the rest of the album.
sweetkellyboy
July 15, 2011 7:32 pm
hmmmm…don’t know what to say about this song. Most of the time the early released single from RHCP grab you instantly and you are like I want to listen again, and again…not so unfortunately with this song. YES, John is missed and my prediction is this will be RHCP worst album. Just my pre-album thoughts after this sample.
Nick
July 15, 2011 7:35 pm
The more I hear it the more I love it
paullydee
July 15, 2011 7:35 pm
More cowbell!!!
itchy rat
July 15, 2011 7:37 pm
john left twice now. good riddance 2 him. looked @ what happened 2 him the last time he left…he lost all his teeth and almost died from dancin’ w/ mr. brownstone. whatev. this song is growing on me more & more each time i listen 2 it. change is good you backwards thinkin’ biaatches. get over it. RHCP 4eva in me heartski.
Blackie Dammet
July 16, 2011 12:00 am
wow you sound like an awesome person
wim willy
July 16, 2011 8:20 am
haha you’re funny
myshka
July 15, 2011 7:39 pm
Definitely missing the frusciante aspect :/
But its definitely really nice to hear anthony’s voice :] stoked for the new album!
kyickneashne
July 15, 2011 7:47 pm
Great Song! Josh isnt frusciante but i like the new style!
johnnyappleseed
July 15, 2011 7:48 pm
the guitar reminds me of frusciante to be honest. It’s be funny if it was actually him and rhcp was just messing with us.
jm
July 16, 2011 12:05 am
hahahahahahahahahaahahahahahhhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha.. awesome dude !
Bradley
July 15, 2011 7:49 pm
thats a load of shit, josh’s guitar was perfect for this song
OrdinaryTaylor
July 15, 2011 7:55 pm
John was faboulous, no lie but Josh I’m sure is taking on the rold just fine(: This is a wonderful single, and I honestly cannot wait for I’m With You. 5 years paid off nicely! Extremely impressed.
Jason1978
July 15, 2011 8:03 pm
To Todd and anyone else saying they need John back and didn’t like the last few albums…those two records were 100% John. John almost made Flea quit because he was so controlling during the By The Way sessions, which originally was a punk album but John got his way and was heavily into doo-wop, Beach Boys and 80′s new wave and that’s the diriection they went in.. Stadium Arcadium has John’s influence all over it too. So you can’t say you disliked the last two albums AND want John back because his influence was heavier than the other three on those albums.
Christian Giordano
July 16, 2011 7:10 am
actually john wanted the punk stuff and the doo wop, he wanted to do both. Rick Rubin didnt want the punk stuff, and made them not continue with it.
fcr
July 16, 2011 10:47 am
how do you know that, i’ve read that the “by the way” sessions were a nightmare and almost made flea quit but what you said, were did you hear it??
LaRock
July 15, 2011 8:07 pm
dont be so damn arrogant. thats josh’s music, he isnt trying to mimic john’s style of playing, but bring his old sound, and his sound is damn good.
Rich
July 15, 2011 8:08 pm
Hey now,. STFU about john,. John wants to do his own thing right now and i bet money john will be back, but for right now its a new era, so be happy and enjoy this new era, everyone wonders why rock is dying, its because everyone afraid of change like this.,
jm
July 16, 2011 12:15 am
Exactly.
stroke
July 15, 2011 8:15 pm
Ehmm…kinda…grower
Jon
July 15, 2011 8:21 pm
Why are you idiots being so close minded, this song is UNREAL and all of you are being close mined to the change, if you don’t like this song because John’s not on it then you don’t like the first few albums that Hillel played on or what Dave Navarro did on One Hot Minute, as far as i’m concerned if you don’t like this then you are not a true Red Hot Chili Pepper fan.
rex
July 16, 2011 9:53 pm
why bc u have to follow a band loyally and not admit when something is garbage
Thomas
July 17, 2011 6:47 pm
No because to criticize someone for their art that they feel passionately about is ridiculous. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean its garbage.
Jester
July 15, 2011 8:29 pm
its good, but it didnt made me go “WOW!!!!!!” like i wished the first new chili song after 4 years would…
i hope the other 13 will be better
OldShagger
July 15, 2011 9:26 pm
I think the guitar mix needs to be louder, and I do miss John’s sweet harmonies……………….
rhcp80
July 15, 2011 8:47 pm
dunno will have to listen to the album but if thats like the best or close to it on the album then im bit like it not love it. ive been a fan ov the chili’s for 17 years but unlike some fan im not gana sit here and just love everything coz its the rhcp they gotta produce the goods and agree the guitar is weak
Sophia
July 15, 2011 8:47 pm
did i just hear the word c**kbloking?? whoa. anyway, i like the new single has a bit of a pop vibe to me. but it’s good. i can’t wait to hear the rest of the album.
nosweat0911
July 15, 2011 8:49 pm
I have to say “I LOVE THIS SONG!” Right, it’s differ from those old songs. BUT THIS IS GOOD. Because RHCP is different now.
Josh did a good job!
Ben
July 15, 2011 8:50 pm
I’ve listened to the song about 20 times now!
It’s a completely different guitarist, so it’s not going to be Frusciante, but they even said that they were vibing for an older sounding record like Exile On Main St. The guitar doesn’t have to be shredding the whole time, and it fits this song by keeping it chill and getting the emotion right. This is a new Chili Pepper evolution and I digg it! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the album!
Pravin
July 16, 2011 11:18 am
not exile on mainstreet DUDE,black n blue
rhcp80
July 15, 2011 9:04 pm
listened to it about 8 times now and over it there is no WOW. The vocals tend to even be anoying at times best thing is the bass
Celeste
July 15, 2011 9:06 pm
tell the drummer to go back to chickenfoot while he still has a chance…. im not digging it.
James
July 15, 2011 9:10 pm
I dig this more than I initially digged By The Way, and f**k, I love the rest of Klinghoffers work in other projects, this will be grand. I second somebody elses comment regarding rock being stale because people dislike change.
Luke
July 15, 2011 9:22 pm
What an abdication. So disappointing.
Stone Frango
July 15, 2011 9:37 pm
I loved it! I miss John, but he’s off doing his own thing! He is missed dearly!
Melly
July 15, 2011 9:38 pm
Too poppy. I still have faith in the new album though!
cote
July 16, 2011 7:41 am
good
hatjoe89
July 15, 2011 9:47 pm
Very groovy and a good teaser of Josh’s guitar work!
Matías
July 15, 2011 9:48 pm
People think about Frusciante only like the RHCP guitarist. He is more than that. I think that Josh was great on this song, but where are the second voices? That’s the problem, but… i really like josh’s job on guitar!
Petteri
July 15, 2011 11:06 pm
it is a grower for sure…great song. I like that its different from previous stuff. Fresh. And it shouldnt be the same as it was with John. Don’t you people get it?
FJ
July 16, 2011 1:34 am
The Chorus is poppy , that’s a fact … but I Like IT !!!!!!!!
I’m proud of Josh 
hahahahahaha , Do You see the similarity of Kiedis vocals with the ones he did on Californication ???
abu3
July 18, 2011 6:37 am
I know Frusciante solo albums and totally love them. and speaking about this song – awesome for me, love the outro, maybe chorus is too poppy, but overall I think John would like it as well.If I didn’t know about John’s departure I wouldn’t see a difference is guitar line. I also miss backing vocals, but I if you listen closely they are out there, so it’s not Josh’s fault, it more about editing and mixing – I would put them a little bit louder
samantha
July 15, 2011 9:53 pm
rhcp have gone through so many guitarists, get over john leaving. he was good, but in my opinion hillel contributed more to the band. and this song is so so good, its nice to hear a change. cant wait for the rest of the album
orodakanoisez
July 15, 2011 9:59 pm
Good song! I dig it…luv the beats and the bass…the funk is definitely there. Can’t wait to hear the entire album!…Josh is a great guitar player and musician and has recorded with John so I’m sure he’ll be fine. We all miss John but I understand and get why he left. Lets move on and enjoy the chili peppers!
rhcp80
July 15, 2011 10:21 pm
this song so needs backing melody vocals, and why its not there is beyond me josh has the talent look at his work on shadows colide with people… and don’t understand why they would even wana sound like the rolling stones most pepper fans are not stone fans
Rorro
July 15, 2011 10:24 pm
The Chorus is AWFUL!!!! the rest of the song is pretty good
722571
July 15, 2011 10:30 pm
oh oh ist fantastic
Zach
July 15, 2011 10:58 pm
Such a great song, classic, catchy and beautiful. Go Red Hot Chili Peppers!!!!
Will buy the new album for sure
HiwaitWhat
July 15, 2011 11:07 pm
Guys… give him a chance, don’t just cling to John. These guys thrive on changing their style.
Alex
July 15, 2011 11:09 pm
I think this is pretty great, and certainly worthy of the Chilis.
johnnydrama
July 15, 2011 11:36 pm
This is like one of the most indifferent b sides, i guess John knew better and quit. And Josh, i really love his other work but here he just sounds like Frusciante, no new influence or new sound or anything. Too bad
Lukezilla
July 15, 2011 11:38 pm
How can you not miss a musician like John?
Still he kind of dominated the band… for example SA was just saturated with his (albeit awesome) guitar solos.
I’m pleased with Josh’s work on this song.
jm
July 15, 2011 11:51 pm
it’s raining ! it’s raining !!!
Katie
July 15, 2011 11:56 pm
John Frusciante is gone, get over it, he’s not coming back just because everyone says he should. He made a great contribution to the band, but the even greater thing about RHCP is that they are a dynamic band. Josh is just the next step for the Chili’s, and the album is building from everything they’ve done in the past. Appreciate the single and the consequent album for what it is rather than dissing it for what it’s not.
Charles
July 16, 2011 12:05 am
Sounds a bit like a clumsy assembling…
Why did Kroq screwed up the official release date ? To make the buzz ? It does not seem very ethical to me…
double b
July 16, 2011 12:52 am
solidly written song, genious performance by Anthony, guitar is just too whimsical and distracting
schwarzerKater
July 16, 2011 12:54 am
Come on guys, stop hating on Josh. From the moment John left the band you always said the sound will never be as good at that time, now that the first song without John is published you listen to the guitar sound with a complete negative anticipation. You guys had to engage with the sound than you will find out that this song is freakin great!
Fleasoul
July 16, 2011 12:55 am
So great that i could cry!
Paul
July 16, 2011 12:57 am
I absolutely love this and can see 100,000 people in a field somewhere screaming the chrus out whilst bouncing along….(well, I will be anyway!)
Is it me, but aren’t the lyrics to do with o**l s*x?????????? High five if so!!!!
alan s
July 16, 2011 1:02 am
Been a chili’s fan forever. Am the biggest Frusciante worshipper – he’s the reason I learned to play guitar. And I like this song. Don’t give the new guy a hard time. His style will be different. You can hear the subtlety he brings with his new style. Gonna give it all a chance and hope its better than SA.
Clay
July 16, 2011 1:31 am
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much love for the era of Josh.
jojkorhcppoland
July 16, 2011 1:58 am
Love that song . It’s great
Dani California
July 16, 2011 2:15 am
I iked it!!! and i’m glad that they came back with something NEW!;)
andyfives
July 16, 2011 2:31 am
Its the first single so of course its not ground breaking. Not many chili pepper first singles have really impressed me except scar tissue. This is ok, the guitar sounds to me a bit like a later day harrison..
Duke Superstar
July 16, 2011 3:01 am
“along with former Guitarist Hillel Slovak and the late Jack Irons”
facepalm
Dan
July 16, 2011 9:09 am
Jack Irons is not dead. Hillel Slovack is dead.
lucindy
July 16, 2011 3:04 am
anthony by his own admission doesn,t have the strongest voice in the world and has taken many vocal lessons, im loving the sound of AK,s voice on this track but as many have said before me it is seriously missing Mr Frusciantes backing vocals, but im a hardcore chilis fan, astrix tatt on my wrist so anything from them after so long is a blessing
rebekah
July 16, 2011 3:21 am
Freaken LOVE it! was deff worth the wait! cant wait to listen to the rest of the album! <3
Dee Dee
July 16, 2011 3:36 am
This made me a little sad! SA didn’t do it for me either.
The entire sound is missing Hillel’s / John’s uniqueness and Josh doesn’t quite cut it.
I guess I may be an old fart but unlike the guys I’m not ready for my carpet slippers just yet!
Zlajque
July 16, 2011 4:35 am
chords in chorus G ,Em,G,Em,C,Bm,Am,D
3 0 3 0 x x 5 x
5 2 5 2 3 2 7 5
5 2 5 2 5 4 7 7
4 0 4 0 5 4 5 7
3 0 3 0 5 3 5 7
3 0 3 0 (x) 2 5 (x)
ymn
July 16, 2011 4:37 am
I actually really dig this track. It makes me long for the new album to come out even more. I think that flea’s bass is awesome on this song. And people need to stop complaining and wanting John back, it was after all his decision and not Anthony, Chad or flea’s choice. Besides, Josh may not play like John or sing back-up like John, but hey, that’s because Josh isn’t John! And Josh is a very good musician, appreciate him more. I’m honestly very excited with Josh in the band.
Ambra
July 16, 2011 4:38 am
Frusciante we miss you… Il cd mi piacerà a prescindere ma devo dire che il singolo sembra una sciocchezza che è passato avanti solo perché campano di rendita…
Ocek
July 16, 2011 4:43 am
Josh actually did a really good jobe here
love the song
Sherri
July 16, 2011 4:59 am
My only critique is that you can barely hear Josh’s back up vocals, other than that, I LOVE it …
ssharp29
July 16, 2011 5:08 am
The bottom line is John Frusciante is not coming back and its a huge loss, however Josh Klingjhoffer fills in beautifully and shows his talent well on this song! The entire RHCP band continues to blow my mind and will always be in my opinion the greatest thing to happen to music!
Kevin
July 16, 2011 5:14 am
Sounds great! Glad to hear that they can move on and still get their freak on! Can’t wait for the new disc!
oli
July 16, 2011 5:32 am
John’s gone, gotta get over it and progress! I’ve seen klinghoffer play with Frusciante and the chili’s…he’s awesome, give the guy a chance. This is a good day for music and a great day for chili’s fans….I love it, funky and they haven’t lost any of the unique chilis sound!! Cant wait for the album…
njele
July 16, 2011 5:36 am
I don’t like the song. John never should have left the band, but Anthony on the other hand….. I sincerely think that in order to make this band sound good again is to find another singer, or to restrain Anthony from doing anything else but the singing. His style is way used up and uninteresting for years now.
dennis
July 16, 2011 5:48 am
this is a demo of new chili peppers song… !!
GuyRHCP!
July 16, 2011 5:49 am
everyone who says they need john back is being stupid! take 5minute to research why he left and how they all felt it was time to let him go and express himself in his own way. This song is amazing!! i cant wait for the new album which everyone knows is going to be the music highlight of the summer! if you want john back listen to an old album!! this is the new rhcp and this is how they fucking rock!!!
GuyRHCP!
July 16, 2011 5:51 am
everyone who says they need john back is being stupid! take 5minute to research why he left and how they all felt it was time to let him go and express himself in his own way. This song is amazing!! i cant wait for the new album which everyone knows is going to be the music highlight of the summer! if you want john back listen to an old album!! this is the new rhcp and this is how they rock!!!
Angie
July 16, 2011 6:10 am
YEAH ! REd hot chili peppers forever ! great song <3
slowCheetahEx
July 16, 2011 6:14 am
it’s really good, it’s worth to wait for 4 years
and with John Frusciante guitar it would be better ))
Dice K
July 16, 2011 6:20 am
We need to listen the whole album ’cause this song sounds just like a introduction. Flea’s saving his energy for this song.
john klinghoffer
July 16, 2011 6:22 am
sounds like a b side from the californication album…
Uplifto Mojo
July 16, 2011 6:24 am
The Chili Peppers have been my main musical influence now for the last 17 years. Regardless of who the guitar player is the Peppers have continuously redefined themselves with every album they’ve put out. To put it simply they have never been afraid to take risks to create something new and as a musician that is something I truly appreciate. This song is unique on many different levels and if you listen closely you can hear the entire history of the band in this track…there are subtle hints of the early rawness of the Freaky Styley Hillel era guitars mixed in with the textural layers of Frusciante’s guitar work from Stadium Arcadium. I’m stoked to see how the rest of this album unfolds and I am excited to see what Josh brings to the table! LONG LIVE RHCP!
kopk
July 16, 2011 6:24 am
Come on guys ! JK has the same sound than John Frusciante, but he doesn’t use his guitar like john frusciante, because frusciante put his guitar sound louder and more present , and JK is on the same level than the others instruments. RHCP style changes here and this new guitar style is a good thing !
Yord
July 16, 2011 6:25 am
The song is just ok. With 4 to 5 years thats all they got? I think the guitars are fine. Its the lack of Johns backup vocals that is really missing in this song.
johnboy
July 17, 2011 1:44 am
john is a musical genius and its a shame he’s not there, josh is a good guitarist but nobody comes close to frusciante
Thomas
July 17, 2011 6:34 pm
No its not all they HAVE. There is an entire album waiting to be released.
carvelcake
July 16, 2011 6:28 am
guys, you have to listen to the song over HEADPHONES if you wanna hear every single element of it !
i think JK does a good job, he’s sure a fabolous musician with his own style and it fits good in the band. he sounds like a red hot chili pepper !
compared to the single “by the way” or other new album first singles, this one is not that catchy. i’m sure there are much better songs on the album. cant wait for them and lookin forward to see them live in frankfurt !
Will
July 16, 2011 6:41 am
I like it. It is what Stadium Arcadium should have been, don’t get me wrong I liked it but for me it lacked the passion that was so visable during By the Way and Cali. As for Josh well we will see what he is like when the rest of the album comes out, but it would be nice for him to develope his own sound instead of imitating John’s.
albm
July 16, 2011 7:15 am
I think It sounds fresh although I miss de guitar sound of Frusciante.
Christian Giordano
July 16, 2011 7:16 am
The chili peppers have been my favorite band for a long time. iam really excited for the new album but this song just doesnt hit me. in the chorus the guitar is cool, and the guitar in the outro is cool, but the rest is just kind of plain, the bass line reminds me of a like disney haunted house music, and theres to many guitar tracks, its over produced. i thought they were having another rebirth like californication, because that album is perfect, but idk i guess we’ll have to wait and hear the other songs. Stadium Arcadium has some really beautful stuff on it, but it also has some over produced too poppy stuff, and that was johns fault too.
Spinner
July 16, 2011 7:17 am
Like the percussion a lot. I’m a longtime RHCP guy and I’m surprised nobody has mentioned the vocals on this. Was expecting something far more inspired from Anthony. Sounds like he’s casually singing along while driving in the car. Josh doesn’t hurt the song, but it’s a fact that Frusciante plays with more of an edge. Hoping the rest of the album delivers more punch. -SpinMan
djacobs1979@gmail.com
July 16, 2011 7:19 am
It’s different, that’s for sure… stop whining about JohnF… I am sick of it! He left cuz he wanted to and probably wouldn’t want any of you to complain either. Love the sound… It’s unique and that’s RHCP. Love ‘em!
mitch
July 16, 2011 7:20 am
dont get me wrong i love frusciante and all of his works. but this is amazing. i bet if the chili peppers put this out with john everyone would be loving it. calling him a legend, blah blah blah. see what the chili peppers have done is changed there style abit, tried out diffrent things, and because of that, people think they just havnt struck gold. sorry it doesnt sound like the past 3 or so albums. but its f**king amazing yeah.
Ewan
July 16, 2011 7:21 am
…Taxi for Klinghoffer
Jared
July 16, 2011 7:34 am
I think this is a great single. Very funky and cool. Josh does a great job providing a new vibe for the band. John did provide a lot for the band but Josh does just fine. This album could be better than BTW and Stadium and i cant wait to get my hands on it. Anthony Chad and Flea are the chili peppers at this point and they’re still doing great. There was a chilis before John, and after john left the first time and did just fine (OHM dosen’t suck!) and their great even now that John left again. Enjoy the music and be happy.
Drew
July 16, 2011 7:44 am
How can you losers judge it on one listen…? I’ve listened to it four times before I’ve formed an opinion. It’s a really great song, a grower. And as for you who said about Frusciante… get a grip! That’s a really obvious and predictable criticism. It could just as well be him – the guitar is excellent. Haters will always hate, and I will always HATE them. I like positive people – negativity sucks. Welcome back RHCP.
cp
July 16, 2011 7:46 am
In the Red Hot Chili Peppers we trust.
All this crying about John being gone….get over it man….shut up let Josh rock the mic….that said…I kinda miss John!
john
July 16, 2011 7:57 am
love it cant wait for more
aztec
July 16, 2011 8:01 am
really disappointing for me. I’m a massive RHCP fan but this song just seems lazy to me. Bass line has been done b4, drumming is lacking, guitar is weak as piss and anthony seems to have slipped back into his droning singing again. I hope the album is alot better. 3 out of 10 in my book. (it that really hurts me to say)
OldShagger
July 16, 2011 11:38 pm
agreed, i was hoping for something much edgier, it sounds flat and old.
not righting off Josh but I hope the rest of the album is much punchier
Jakub Fijał
July 16, 2011 8:18 am
I think that this song is just like ‘TIME’ from By The Way Single, but ‘Time’ is a lot better
now they’re singing ‘HEEEEY Oh’ ‘HEEEY NOOW’
I miss RHCP which were singing about sex ,drugs and stuff like that
WEAK WEAK WEAK
Thomas
July 17, 2011 6:29 pm
Why would you want them to be singing about something that is in their past? That would be fake music. They moved on from sex, drugs and rock and roll. They are making music reflective of how they feel now. And I’m happy for them. Heroin is not fun. I would hate to hear them singing about that again. One Hot Minute, supposedly their worst album, (which I see nothing wrong with) revolved around drug addiction.
redluna
July 18, 2011 10:16 am
soooooooooo agree w. Thomas…. people change, evolve …. and as a TRUE FAN i will stand behind everything they create … because that is what they do ‘create’ beautiful music, sounds, lyrics, etc … most people posting here don’t have an ounce of their talent…. yet still talk smack! whatevers to you all! RHCP 4eva … and lol OHM is my faaaaaaave album of all time…. what does that say about me!!!? Either way, RHCP fan for life!
redluna
July 18, 2011 10:42 am
lovvvvvvvvve lovvvvvvvvvvve lovvvvvvvvvvvvve the chili peppers…. fan for life… even my daughters rock to the music & they are 1 1/2 and 4 years old…. they’ve been fans since before they were born as i would play the peppers for them when i was preggers!
jon
July 16, 2011 8:21 am
aaah waiting to long aaaaaaaaaaaah so good
Brett
July 16, 2011 8:31 am
I can’t believe people are so fixated on John. He was a great muscian but remember he chose to leave. Like the peppers it’s time to move forward. And that is exactly what this single is….progression. It truly is great!!!
carlos96
July 16, 2011 8:38 am
come back Fruciante i wanna see you in the colombian concert
schniefelus
July 16, 2011 8:41 am
kinda shallow
Alex
July 16, 2011 8:44 am
John F was at his best in Californication, after that he took over the whole band, by making rhcp his own concept. Josh really fits with the gang, I think they’re giving each other more room to express themselves after John is not in control and overall it sounds great. High hopes for the album
barry
July 16, 2011 8:50 am
I dont know its not special. we will see when they release the album if its good. this song sounds like a radiohit to me. mainstream
marianowevo
July 16, 2011 8:56 am
The song is awesome but still needs the back voice of Frusciante that was essential, independently of that its a very nice song
Dan
July 16, 2011 8:58 am
I could of wrote this song in 5 mins and if I did I wouldnt put it out……….Verse…Chorus…Verse….Chorus….end. Well done Rick Rubin for creating another shit RHCP production………Long live John Frusciante. You escaped just before things got really bad!!!
loop
July 16, 2011 8:30 pm
Learn some English man- ‘I could’ve WRITTEN’.
Come on!!
Luke
July 16, 2011 8:36 pm
Do you put down good bands to make yourself feel better or are you just tone deaf.
Glad to hear from the peppers again.
Thomas
July 17, 2011 6:24 pm
If you could write this music so easily, why don’t we hear your work on the radio?
WaRpainT
July 16, 2011 8:58 am
JohN and JoSh are like best friends..and john being somewhat of a mentor to josh…c’mon now josh prolly passed a majority of this stuff thru johns head before it ever made the record…If you read the recent interviews they talk about joshs style –laid back, subtle, not like johns sound which is in your face..I dig JohN and aLL but if the PeppeRs are going to carry on this is thEE only dude that can pull it off–period…Josh has been in the pepper family for a long long time….
mihaklev
July 16, 2011 9:00 am
хуйня
Diogo
July 16, 2011 9:04 am
Fans and people who loves the Chilis, put your f**** headphones and listen the song as a piece of art, Josh is an awesome guitar player, Frusciante is out of this planet, Josh is different and an amazing trippy guitarrist !
Red Hot FELI Peppers
July 16, 2011 9:53 am
amen:)
Jonahcha
July 16, 2011 9:21 am
I echo John’s R’s opinion. I’ll additionally say that Josh’s approach to the guitar sounds REMARKABLY SIMILAR to John’s. And this should not be a surprise… it’s certainly no coincidence that Josh K also played on nearly all of John F’s solo albums in the last 8 years or so. This album sound perhaps more ‘contemporary’, because John K is younger and comes with a new bag of tricks and fresh outlook… but his tricks and outlook won’t be that different from John’s from a musical standpoint. I.E.: the new album will probably not be a drastic departure from post-Californication RHCP style.
Jonahcha
July 16, 2011 9:23 am
Is any one else struck the the remarkable similarity of Josh Klinghoffer’s approach to guitar to that of John Frusciante?
No Hello
July 16, 2011 6:38 pm
It’s a carbon copy of BTW.
Red Hot FELI Peppers
July 16, 2011 9:28 am
I grew up listening to RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS since i was 6 and now Im 22,I must say this song is FREAKIN AWSOME!!!!!! me,like everyone,miss Frusciante,but Josh did a GREAT job and stepped it up.They didnt dissapoint me,I will ALWAYS ADORE RHCP,I have their logo in my wrist,and they will always will be a HUGE part of my life:D
FTpepper
July 16, 2011 11:09 am
John made the chili peppers a a great band.
Now flea can do this type of childish songs that john wouldn´t allow. Now i understand why he left.
Thomas
July 17, 2011 6:21 pm
The Chili Peppers were a great band without John and will continue to be one without him. He helped the band make great music but he wasn’t the whole band.
das
July 16, 2011 9:50 am
of course john is a great guitarist.. but josh brings a new vibe to the band that they havent had in 12 years. and you people are deaf if youre gonna take shots at josh’s guitar playing, if you’d actually open up your ears and listen, he plays a really funky riff through the verses that sounds sick so piss off!!!!
Chilifilly
July 16, 2011 10:09 am
Like it, Anthony makes it work for me.
Evolving is good. No?
A great summer for all of us!
rob
July 16, 2011 10:13 am
Not bad, just a nice song by the guys nothing to dislike about it, it’s just different. Anyway…Any song with the use of a cowbell is automatically awesome! =D
Goegre
July 17, 2011 10:31 am
No it’s not.
antonio
July 16, 2011 11:01 am
….here comes pop music………just hope the whole album is just another story……….
Gustav
July 18, 2011 2:48 am
How is this more pop than say.. Charlie or Wet sand on SA?
fcr
July 16, 2011 11:05 am
the adventures of raindance maggie = warped
and thats no good
Pravin
July 16, 2011 11:17 am
Agree!!
jim
July 16, 2011 11:25 am
..EXACTLY Dan: ^ “….Verse…Chorus…Verse….Chorus….end. ”
So disappointing.
First impressions: SOPORIFIC AS HELL
Lacks Frusciante’s ‘edge’ to say the least. Friend commented “how is this different at all? mediocre to grating vocals, boring, repetitive..”
Completely agree
The song’s more or less awful; uninspired, soulless, generic, dull, can I go on? Vocals/lyrics are awful- Kiedis (who has always been the weakest link) truly drags them down here…. Klinghoffer has potential, (guitar work didn’t fit well with this song?) & unless the rest of the album is COMPLETELY different I wash my hands of the RHCP.
Thomas
July 17, 2011 6:17 pm
Clearly you have no idea what you are talking about. Kiedis is a founding member of the band, and they have managed to pretty successful so I think its safe to say he is not a weak link. Sometimes simple lyrics hit the spot. One of the greatest lyricists of all time, John Lennon, wrote songs without meaning but does that make him a bad lyricist? No. he was just having fun just as Kiedis seems to be doing with this song.
jim
July 19, 2011 1:24 pm
The best thing about Kiedis’ voice is that it isn’t THAT bad..
“Cock blocking isn’t allowed
Tugboat Shiela is into memorabilia”
As a lyricist?
Clearly I missed something. Care to explain? Lennon had more talent in his pinky than Keidis ever had.. If that wasn’t enough Scar Tissue (Keidis’ book) was HORRIBLE. Some of the most self-absorbed pretentious new-age hippie crap I’ve ever read. No kidding. I wasn’t expecting classic lit here, but give me a f**king break. Page after page of drugs, rehabs, sex relationships, drugs, auras, drugs, bad drug vibes, soul-brother bonding, drugs, more expensive rehabs, more drugs, sex relationships, bad auras, drugs…
Patch
July 16, 2011 12:01 pm
Good song. There are a lot of little cool guitar parts layered in the background if you listen closely. Can’t wait for the rest of the album along with the b-sides that should start making there way to the surface not long after.
Sander
July 16, 2011 12:03 pm
OOOOH F**K.. I really like this song. It can’t get out of my head. Funky. Flea s awesome. Anthony s really good in her. Josh you’re welcome
and Chad is a f**king beast
thevolkman
July 16, 2011 12:22 pm
RHCP have had more than 5 guitarists and still continue to crank out excellent tunes. Like a person a band will change and grow. For my money the plan based on a band, a band based on a plan still continues the hollywood jam.
Jakub Fijał
July 16, 2011 12:22 pm
How could you like One hot minute over By the Way? By The Way has some of their best songs. Can’t Stop, Zephyr Song, By the Way, Don’t Forget Me, and so on. The point is, They’ve been making great music since Frusciante came back in 1999. And now he’s gone, there’s bound to be some differences.
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dude,im listening chili peppers since ive been 6 years old ,im 18.Im playing guitar ,have all the chili peppers singles and cd’s also frusciante’s solo cd’s.When you’re saying the things like that im thinking that you’re one of the chili peppers fans which are beloved in their pop music,by the way , sa , those are a POP albums.Zephyr song ? ?? thats verrrryyy funny
Rajiv
July 16, 2011 12:28 pm
Frusciante is my favorite musician ever but I’m trying not to compare this with albums he was on because Josh is obviously a different guitarist and talented in his own right. I think this song is definitely going to grow on me and it’s a cool direction. RHCP was bound to take a different direction whether or not John left probably and this is pretty solid. I am stoked for the entire album to come out!
wim willy
July 16, 2011 12:38 pm
When Scar Tissue came out, which was their first single from a new album after BSSM, i was kinda dissapointed. I’d heard it on the radio and found it a bit boring after being used to BSSM. But when the album came out i really got into it and scar tissue became one of my favourite chili songs… This song is deep and dirty and in the same time very catchy. Can’t wait to discover the new album, song by song, and let it grow on me. Let JK find his way into your ear, and he’s gonna stay there. Before long you’ve been forgotten all about JF.
dee
July 17, 2011 6:29 am
You can not compare ‘Scar Tissue’ to this, both in terms of the music or the lyrics — ‘Scar Tissue’ was a subtle but beautifully layered composition with meaningful lyrics — and TAORDM is a generic radio-friendly song with nonsense lyrics. And I am a HUGE RHCP fan. And forgetting JF? No disrespect to AK, Flea or Chad, but the RHCP as we know it today wouldn’t BE RHCP without JF. I for one don’t want to think of the RHCP as just a pop-music machine, but a magical creature built on chemistry and friendship. That’s what it was with JF.
Thomas
July 17, 2011 6:10 pm
RHCP WERE RHCP WITHOUT JOHN! He didn’t join until Mothers Milk and they were creating funk and roll for your soul long before him. Whats wrong with a radio friendly song? Isn’t the point of music to make art to share with the world?
cracker jack
July 16, 2011 12:39 pm
i really enjoyed the song. i felt that it had a great groove!
it disappoints me that people are more concerned about comparing josh to john than they are about enjoying the feel of the song. we haven’t even heard the album yet and people are commenting that it just isn’t the same with out john. i think that is a horrible attitude to have. josh has an incredible resume and is a great guitar player. if flea, anthony, and chad trust josh enough to be in the band, then we should all give him our love, support, and encouragement. get out of your egotistical mind and open up your heart!
Nick
July 16, 2011 12:45 pm
I agree with Jakub Fijał. In my opinion Californication was their last great album in their early terms of style which I like much more better than BTW. SA is great, but about this new song… I don’t know. Need to listen other stuff and then judge whole album because this song is only one piece of work and for judging we need to hear whole thing.
Aimee
July 16, 2011 12:49 pm
amazing..waited so long for this!
greenie fru
July 16, 2011 12:55 pm
Now flea can play this type of stuff.
John made the chili peppers a great and he wouldn´t allow mediocrity on songs. Now we now why he left …
At least navarro wasn´t trying to copy john.
Rich
July 16, 2011 1:03 pm
I think this is great, i know theres not loads of guitar on it, but its a bass driven song.I think josh’s playing on the chorus’s are really good.Lets wait for the album before people get a bit bitchy eh?
alex
July 16, 2011 1:13 pm
good. peopel, stop johning fruscianting. he’s god, I know. but he choose something else. his solo music is also good. you can’t tell him what to do with his own life.
George
July 16, 2011 1:23 pm
Great song, but i was really hoping for something sounding like Uplift Mofo Party Plan, that’s my favorite album and in my opinion the best. Fantastic drumming from Jack, amazing guitar solos from Hillel, great bass from flea, and Anthony’s vocals fitted the music perfectly.
JAKE
July 16, 2011 1:27 pm
THIS SONG GROWS ON ME SO MUCH EVERY LISTEN!
Mark Torres
July 16, 2011 1:48 pm
This is not what I expected from the new album…the song could be nice ok……but I ask myself where the guitar is….and anyway this song seems not to be as “sought” as Kiedis and company wanted Us to believe about the new album’ songs…however I wait to listen to the other songs…then I’ll give my final response
banderaseq
July 16, 2011 2:11 pm
The more you listen, the better it gets. Josh’s parts are nice, can’t wait for the whole album!
Tchoco-man
July 16, 2011 2:21 pm
Great great great !!! october 18th at Bercy !! =)
Del
July 16, 2011 3:00 pm
RHCP is my favorite band. I honestly don’t miss john. The guitar work has a perfect blend of not just John’s but other RHCP guitar players work, mixed with Josh’s own style. The guitar on the second chorus reminds me of Clapton or as someone else said late harrison. The only bad thing about this song is the guitar could be a little louder.
Jack
July 16, 2011 3:30 pm
Wonder if Jack Irons knows he’s dead? “The late Jack Irons”
bradg11
July 16, 2011 3:36 pm
AMAZING!!!! got the chili peppers feeling back in me:)
Lynelle Rene'e
July 16, 2011 3:44 pm
Sweet!!! Love the flow instrumentally, Anthony’s voice is great as always, it’s up beat and funky, the lirics leave lots of food for thought as always, I like it- alot!!! It’s relevant to the different generations of Chili Pepper fans…
chris
July 16, 2011 3:44 pm
If you really listen, hes so similiar to john, hes great,hes young, hes gonna be an awesome addition to the band, we have 13 other songs to hear so stop hating on em
Mr face
July 16, 2011 4:08 pm
Lmao @ all the John haters saying Josh is the answer to the Chili Peppers’ prayers. A pissweak attempt at John style rhythm guitars, no proper solo and absent backing vocals don’t amount to the man that made RHCP world superstars in the first place. Five years and “HEEEEEEY NOOWWWW” is the best chorus AK could write?!?!
RichardG
July 16, 2011 4:11 pm
I first listened to this song with some cheap computer speakers. I then listened to it with my big floorstanding speakers. It sounds a whole lot better, and the drums don’t sound fake on large, good, speakers.
Mr face
July 16, 2011 4:13 pm
“HEEEEEY NOWWWW”, really says it all about this song. They’ve essentially written a record with a nobody guitarist so they can cash in on the tour. Excellent capitalism, piss poor artistry…
KiksPepper's
July 17, 2011 5:23 am
haters gonna hate
Quenten
July 16, 2011 4:22 pm
I absolutely love the fact that they’re going back to perfect their funk. They’ve done almost all types of music that they’re capable of and perfected them all. Even with John’s loss they still make me proud to be a fan.
DaMange
July 16, 2011 5:05 pm
This is just a boring Radio Song ! And where have you guys heard some funky music?? Listen to Blood Sugar Sex Magic . I will miss the great live shows with this incredibly good jams. And one hot minute was the worst album by far. I m missing cool guitars and awesome backingvocals. John is really missing.
They could have so many real good guitar players , instead of josh.
MP
July 17, 2011 8:38 am
Josh is a great, you obviously are narrow minded and oblivious to Joshs’ abilities. This is funky, how is it not?! Its a mix of funk with modern newage music. Musicians are not gonna make the same music all the time. Bands wanna make new music because new is what they strive for, on being unique and orginal, and this song brings it. BSSM was a great album, Californication was there best album.
Trevor
July 16, 2011 5:16 pm
sounds like Kodachrome….
Luke
July 16, 2011 5:54 pm
I love it.
To still be able to pull out great music after all this time should show everyone how great they are.
Josh is great.
jennewby71
July 16, 2011 6:08 pm
I like this. BUT…I’m missing the background vocals. Don’t get me wrong, i’ll never say a bad thing about RHCP, they are my favorite. i’m just hoping when I hear the whole album I’m not disappointed SA is my favorite album of all time and has been in my car since i got it 4+ years ago and has NEVER come out. I listen to it every day. So excited for this one to come out!
mark
July 16, 2011 6:28 pm
ultra lame song
expected so much more
Warner
July 17, 2011 7:27 pm
I don’t know how you can immediately deem that a song is “ultra lame” upon the first listen. I hate it when people say things like that because it implies that that their musical tastes have no depth and can’t adapt to a change in a band’s artistic direction. However, this isn’t even that dramatically different for RHCP so i honestly don’t see why you’re complaining especially when you’ve only listened to the song once. Take some time to digest the greatness that is RHCP before you become a shallow, judgmental, tool.
hamafrusciante
July 16, 2011 6:29 pm
its great.
I had wait this time.
No Hello
July 16, 2011 6:34 pm
I thought Incubus was on hiatus…boring and generic.
Michael Partone
July 16, 2011 6:37 pm
I like to listen to their albums from start to finish. I’ve always been amazed at how the RHCP’s out-do themselves on every album they make. This is my favorite band ever! I’m counting the days until “I’m with you” comes out.
TAoRDM is great RHCP song. Like all of their songs before, I like it more everytime I listen to it. I’m so happy.
I hope they keep making music until they are all 100 years old.
No Hello
July 16, 2011 6:37 pm
Production is better than Californication but that’s not saying much. Why must they master everything so terribly loud and agitating…
MP
July 17, 2011 8:35 am
What?! Californication IMO was there best album. Californication, Scar Tissue, Otherside, Purple Stain, Parallel Universe. Worst production album was probably Stadium Arcadium.
No Hello
July 18, 2011 2:30 pm
Have you never read about the clipping and the loudness war discussion on why Californication sounds like ear splitting bullsh*t? I like the songs on it, but I was referring to the mixing. The finished production. The way it clips and sounds like mono garbage in my ears.
jm
July 16, 2011 6:38 pm
I’m a very loyal hardcore fan, I like this song but I don’t love it.
Frankie Kate
July 16, 2011 7:16 pm
Good song, not great…missing the high harmonious backing vocals, they wouldve sounded great singing ♫hey now♪♫, JK guitar playing is a bit dissappoiting…all in all 7/10
keefers
July 16, 2011 7:52 pm
im very gratifided, these dudes could fart and i would pay to hear it .that;s how f**king cool my boys are.peace
Vince
July 16, 2011 7:59 pm
GREAT F*KIN SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOREVER A FAN OF RHCP!!
MinnesotaSODentistry
July 16, 2011 8:01 pm
Anything from the Chili Peppers is going to be great, the depth and experience they carry is unparalleled. When I heard the debut song on each of their three previous albums I was blown away, as if a whole new artistic genre had been pioneered. I dont come away from this song with the same feeling.
Frusciante is from outer space (just listen to his solo projects). Josh is a great musician, but not in the same league – yet. I think it is worth noting that Frusciante idolized Slovak and carefully studied everything he did. I hope Klinghoffer takes the same approach to Frusciante.
Cant Wait To Hear More!
MacArony
July 16, 2011 8:05 pm
I’m feeling this. Still sad JFru left but this is good. =)
Larry Sanders
July 16, 2011 8:14 pm
HEY NOW….HANK KINGSLEY
Criminal Rock
July 16, 2011 11:03 pm
Rain Dance Maggie is filler at best IMO.. It’s not bad, it’s catchy, it’s RHCP, but it’s not like this style hasn’t ever been done before. just my opinion I aint hating… Also, to those against Josh’s guitar work, it’s arguably the best part of the song! Still can’t wait to hear the rest of the album..
Spinner
July 17, 2011 5:39 am
Yeah i agree that Josh is not the issue. This song may wind up fitting perfectly with the flow of the new album (e.g. imagine if “Porcelain” was the first release from Californication) but it’s a disappointment as far as the first RHCP song in 5 years. Sounds like a Blondie B-side. HEYYYYY NOWW, c’mon Anthony, let’s get after it brauh!!!!
Slanders
July 17, 2011 7:26 am
I love everything rhcp produced up to BSSM which is my favourite rhcp album.Hillel was a genius, one hot minute had some good songs and mothers milk and BSSP are masterpieces. It kills me to say it but after these albums the rhcp’s turned away from that funk hard rock sound which is what i loved about their music. Quite simply I do not like this single.
wogazi
July 17, 2011 8:06 am
i have been a fan since 89 & im 35. I have all of Johns solo albums that Josh appears on. Josh is actually really damn good & the highlight of this otherwise bland song. the guitar is sweet & sounds very george harrision/early Keith Richards
the outro is very frusciante, its just the use of effects to give it a unique touch
george
July 16, 2011 11:52 pm
Flea and Chad still rockin’ it like the pros that they are
Osman
July 17, 2011 12:19 am
John is everything, he was the glue that kept the band together, the guitar melodies and lyrics basically came just from him…….josh’s part in that song was SOOOO lame….no offence. I hope theres better material
Osman
July 17, 2011 12:21 am
JOHN IS NEEDED!!!!!
Paula Lee
July 17, 2011 12:24 am
I totally love this!! Such a Blood Sugar Funk vibe! Im not gonna lie… I was worried because im a HUGE Frusciante fan but Klinghoffer has skills !! Much Love from the biggest Chili’s fan in Liverpool !!
Balendin
July 17, 2011 12:34 am
hope the album gets better…. much better.
Jeff
July 17, 2011 12:59 am
Man, I Love this song!
If you read the comments you will notice that the same thre things are being said over and over again.
1. “Get over john leaving. He’s doing his own thing.”
2. “Josh was the perfect replacement for john. blah blah blah”
3. “We need john back.. blah blah blah.”
If you don’t like it.. Go away. You know nothing apparently.
mike
July 17, 2011 1:07 am
that just happened to be extremely cool groove…. when are other tracks gonna be available?? Can’t wait for this tour.
JamieCanPlay
July 17, 2011 1:31 am
Anthony Kiedis’ voice is brilliant in this!!! and i love this song, Klinghoffer has done well!
wim willy
July 17, 2011 1:56 am
the bye bye in the end of the song is a bit lame. Let’s just hope the new album won’t be full of hey oh’s and heeey’s and hey now’s
Litza Funk
July 17, 2011 2:07 am
“time” meets “quicsoticelixier”..
But this is not so good as these songs.. Refren is so poppy, lazy, I don’t like it. Sheryl Crow surfing.. I hope that album is better than this first song..
Zbyněk from Czech
July 17, 2011 2:19 am
That´s a nice song and it´s composed in a same style like songs on the Stadium Arcadium, but the guitar….I don´t know…John Frusciante is John Frusciante and his spirit is irreplaceable.
eddyclinton
July 17, 2011 2:28 am
for me this sounds a bit unfinished in the guitar and backing vocal department. but on the other hand its not a bad start for josh. i hope he gets what he deserves, some fucking recognition!!! because coming in after what john frusciante done in the chili peppers takes balls!!!
Bassra
July 17, 2011 2:46 am
Hey!
This is great! Been a fan since ´88, and I have to say Josh is probably the best in the new guitar player-line..
He has a cool and personal sound, not sounding just like “anyone out there” wich is what the Peppers are all about for me.
The song is cool!
It has a sexy ´70 disco-beat, a tiny touch of 80´s feel, a bit of 90´s “less-is more” guitar-style… What more can one expect from the greatest band in the world?
Cheers, they made another great single…Looking forward to the rest of the record!
GeorgVanHalen
July 17, 2011 2:58 am
I really like the fact that it’s based on funk. Nice to hear som REAL BAS work in a rock song again. I am looking forward to the new album !
Lisa
July 17, 2011 3:15 am
Hey Haters !! If ya DON’T like it then DON’T listen! RHCP Rock!
Didjay
July 17, 2011 3:30 am
Never thought I’d be so happy to hear Anthony’s voice again
Joe
July 17, 2011 3:47 am
This song’s grown on more the more I’ve listened to it, and it’s weird how it sounds quite dark and yet funky to me (personally.) The guitars on the chorus was pretty good but I’m surprised there wasn’t another part to the song in terms of music, it’s either the same riff or the chorus. ( Not always a bad thing though) as well as the solo. I’m looking forward to the album, and of course I love Frusciante, but now Klinghoffer is here it will give the band a new feel, hopefully a good one!
phunkymonkey
July 17, 2011 3:52 am
I like the beat and feel of the verse but the chorus just doesnt cut it, and the guitar could’ve been overall louder !!
Rich
July 17, 2011 4:19 am
brilliant
sriz321
July 17, 2011 4:34 am
is this the final version of the song?? cuz i thought it was coming out on july 18th. im thinking this might be a demo version or something.
janet
July 17, 2011 4:56 am
Will give the album a chance. The bass line sounds like the White Stripe’s seven nation army. The guitar is reminiscent of George Harrison at times. I agree it sounds ike Californicaion era. Liioking forward to hearing the rest of the album John Frusciante certainly missed but will be open to Josh.
Yaheli
July 17, 2011 5:11 am
I think the guitar part in the song is great especially before the chorus but it isn’t high enough in the mix :/
KiksPepper's
July 17, 2011 5:18 am
Man, I Love The Bass Line and the Guitar screaming at the chorus, The Rest Is a Little weak, But Great Song anyway, didn’t expect nothing different, they will always make good songs
tess
July 17, 2011 5:37 am
i think its Anthony letting down the song this time- its like hes not on the same page as everyone else playing this song- im worried that if the rest of the albums like this song then only chili fans will buy it- or worse it’ll turn into housework music- where its not captivating enough to stay tuned into!
tony
July 17, 2011 5:39 am
i know rhcp bsides that are 10 times better than this song. the album is probly way better. a hate keidiss new voice. I like the verses riffs but the chorus is ahhh. sorry. im a die hard fan and im so pissed. the song doesn’t suck, its just what was expected was not even close to fulfilled.
Katarina
July 18, 2011 2:28 pm
Dude, it’s subjective
Kiedis’ voice is the same as always – fukin awesome!
BMT
July 17, 2011 5:50 am
bit poppy but it’s a pleasent song
Yoshi
July 17, 2011 6:09 am
toni ´s vioce is pretty good
RHCP4ever
July 17, 2011 8:19 am
Almost 30 years & they’re still on top. Evolution is a must. Otherwise you’re the Rolling Stones. Living off a 40 year old rep. RHCP gives their all with honesty & passion. And I thank them mightyly for what they do. Keep it up boys. You rock.
a_s
July 17, 2011 8:22 am
this is totally c***, they’re finished as a musically interesting band, music by numbers, awful shite
MP
July 17, 2011 8:33 am
This song is amazing and the meaning is terrific. It’s alllllll about a threesome, love it. Adda boy Keidis, Flea, Chad and JOSH!!!!
LOL
July 17, 2011 8:37 am
FOUR YEARS for that
?? lol. This band is done. It actually was done already four years ago.
Rodit
July 17, 2011 9:24 am
ARIBBBA:..WELCOME BACK!! RHCP..Very nice Song!!
Rodit
July 17, 2011 9:24 am
feeeel so good
lita
July 17, 2011 9:54 am
great
=)
frankie
July 17, 2011 10:21 am
john is a prodigy of hillel. josh is a prodigy of john.. i know it’s hard for all the john fans to accept the fact that he is gone but you gotta appreciate what we got. this song is awesome. i think josh is gona do a great job with the band. you just gotta accept it and move on just like they did.
Goegre
July 17, 2011 10:26 am
This song is not very good.
B.Harris
July 17, 2011 10:45 am
“(along with former Guitarist Hillel Slovak and the late Jack Irons)”
Ummm… Isn’t it considered a fairly serious journalistic error to report someone as deceased when they are in fact still among the living? Hillel Slovak is the late guitarist and Jack Irons, while no longer in the band, is very much alive. That should probably be fixed…
danny casale
July 17, 2011 11:02 am
Everyone knows that John Frusciante was the man. There is no arguing that. I am just happy to hear some new chili peppers. Lets give Josh a chance….it already sounds better than the “one hot minute” peppers.
ManuP
July 17, 2011 11:11 am
Radio song nothing more, i hope the rest of the album was for the fan´s.
RiemannFibonacci
July 17, 2011 11:25 am
I didn’t love this song the first time, but on my third time listening I loved it. It’s kind of like the song “Quixotic Elixer” in that way–it grows on you.
AustinK
July 17, 2011 12:05 pm
To everyone saying that Josh is just trying to copy John, John was Hillel’s biggest fan. I like the guitar, but I think Josh is going through the same thing as John during Mother’s Milk. During Mother’s Milk John was trying to be a Chili Pepper, now that Josh is new I think that’s the same thing that happened. But still I loved the Mother’s Milk guitar, and by the sound of this song I like this guitar too.
Jason
July 17, 2011 12:18 pm
This a shadow of the band. Old RHCP would have wiped their ass with this pop crap!
Ana K
July 17, 2011 12:38 pm
I think the song is great! if you are really a RHCP fan you will like it, and really if got anything better to say then dont say anything!, I think Josh is doing a great job and I really like song!
RHCP are GREAT!
Juice
July 17, 2011 12:51 pm
wow. where is john.. really boring b-side for a single.. sad to say.. i was hoping for something a bit better. bad choice for first single.. how could rick rubin allow this..
Warner
July 17, 2011 7:14 pm
Well I think Rick Rubin allowed it because the Red Hots have now sold millions of records, and he trusts their opinions. This is a funky jam with a catchy chorus and i can guarantee it will be a hit on the radio. Also, you have no penis and your opinion is worthless.
Thomas
July 17, 2011 1:00 pm
I don’t understand all the criticism of Josh. He has been the back up guitarist for the band for years so obviously he has some sort of talent. Also, the Chili Peppers have made good music with and without John. Every album has had something really unique and to criticize their work based on who the guitar player was is just close minded and stupid. John’s influence will be missed but there is still a lot of exciting Chili Peppers to come.
Jeff
July 17, 2011 1:18 pm
I Love AK, Flea, and Chad.
…But if you listen to it. You can tell that the guitar work is the best part of this song.
Joker
July 17, 2011 1:41 pm
I don’t know why are you complaining about….sure I also didn’t believed that the Chili Peppers could pull it out with out Frusciante…but hearing this song, it’s really good! Ok, so what, if it doesn’t have amazing guitar effects…but it’s still the same kind of music….Red Hot Chili Peppers music
matt faubion
July 17, 2011 1:41 pm
I dont think it was entirely josh’s fault, it didn’t help that the guitar overdubs were mixed poorly.
funk matster
July 17, 2011 1:49 pm
i think that anyone that doesnt like this is on drugs, this is an absolutely brilliant song, its got that such good feeling chili peppers vibe to it, with that funkiness kinda stone like vibe and its sick. definitely worth the wait, i went from 6 to midnight when i heard this, cant wait for im with you to come out, its gonna be masterful
Panama foundation
July 17, 2011 2:39 pm
Originally under the moniker of Tony Flow the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem their first performance was at the Rhythm Lounge to a crowd of approximately thirty people opening for Gary and Neighbors Voices. .Founding guitarist performing in Pennsylvania in 1983….Several months after their first performance the band announced that they were the Red Hot Chili Peppers and were noticed by and signed with the record label.
Sedili
July 17, 2011 3:18 pm
AWESOME ! Greetings from Polish
RHCPfan4life
July 17, 2011 3:43 pm
I love John and support the decisions he makes. With that being said, the Chili Peppers can do no wrong in my eyes and ears. The new song sounds GREAT and I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album.
PLEASE COME TO AUSTIN, TX!!!!
(even though I’ve driven hundreds of miles just to see RHCP and would do it again at any opportunity)
Shoobedoo
July 17, 2011 3:47 pm
SWAG!
Man This Song Is Super Mellow And Awesome ^-^
moonman
July 17, 2011 3:48 pm
No band has constantly captured west coast cool like RHCP – perfect evolution.
vanser
July 17, 2011 3:57 pm
RHCP is back… but yap, they need john, or something, because this music remember a littler bit Stadium Arcardium.
Mike Primavera
July 17, 2011 3:59 pm
not gunna lie, this is a really good song, but they need to reunite the classic chili peppers wit Frusciante
Joe Goldblade
July 17, 2011 4:40 pm
grows on you. great single. the guitar lick on the chorus is pure brilliance…
Alan
July 17, 2011 5:05 pm
With or without John, The Peppers will always rule!
Amanda Lynn
July 17, 2011 5:44 pm
RHCP never disappoint! Love the new song, the album will be great. Anybody downing on the song need to listen to what is actually famous these days, and realize that RHCP actually make GOOD MUSIC. I will definitely buy this album as soon as possible!
Chris
July 17, 2011 6:45 pm
I dont know what’s really the point of comparing this song to their previous work. That and the fact that some people really have to get unstuck from John Frusciante. Great guitarist, yes, but it’s not the end of the world he’s no longer in the band.
Josh Klinghoffer did a hell of a job on this tune.
I like all of RHCP’s catalog (even though One Hot Minute is my favorite album). This is a solid tune.
Killbourne
July 17, 2011 6:51 pm
an alright song..very anti-climatic
whatever
July 17, 2011 6:57 pm
meh. not great. not bad. i guess i kinda wish they were more like they were in the 90′s. Pleased they have other die hard fans that love them as much as i used to.
johnruseskas
July 17, 2011 7:03 pm
great song …sounds like a bit of George Harrison on the guitar…peppers rock
charlie
July 17, 2011 7:30 pm
Good song that really warms the heart and makes you smile. Im with you is going to be diffrent like all chill records and with plenty of magic and creativity.
PEter
July 17, 2011 7:38 pm
three and a half stars like warlocks or turn it again
paobloom
July 17, 2011 7:45 pm
Love it! I think it’s really modern, but pepper at the same time <3 the bass was da sh*t!!!<3<3<3
Manfre81
July 17, 2011 7:46 pm
Imprensionante!!! The best of the world!!!
david
July 17, 2011 8:20 pm
As awesome as John was, based on this song it seems that josh is a very fitting replacement. I absolutely love this track! RHCP never cease to amaze me and this is another smashing song. After hearing this, I am now desperate for August 30th! Bring on the new album!
NiCkDuNgEy
July 17, 2011 8:28 pm
I liked this song a lot I still miss John in the band but it looks like Josh has a great start with this song and is doing better than Dave did in the band so look at it that way if all of the songs sound as good or even better I think RHCP well have a great first album with Josh
Nick
July 17, 2011 8:32 pm
Hey now, we’re gotta make it rain somehow…
Love that ambient guitar that plays near the end of the song. Get em’ RHCP, you’re killer
Masja
July 17, 2011 8:58 pm
John did an enormous job in rhcp and is an incredible solo artist as well. But people who are so extremely afraid of change have missed something. Josh is not John, and thank god for that. From what I’ve heard from him earlier and from this song I think he’ll do a great job and that I’m with you will be something new but still rchp, as it should be.
Excuse my crappy english.
Love
Pat McGroin
July 17, 2011 8:58 pm
Honestly I think the guitar is great in this. Anthony’s vocals/lyrics are lacking though. Hopefully the other songs are better.
herm
July 17, 2011 10:14 pm
Get off John’s nuts already people..
Marko
July 17, 2011 10:14 pm
nice song for start. I think this popy song is just a diversion of what is comin next, all the other songs. power an romance. if you know how they make songs is josh great choise.
Bex
July 17, 2011 10:38 pm
Been listening to this song the past couple of days.
I’m stoked they’re putting out a new album, and I can’t imagine anyone better to take over after our beloved John.
I like the verses more than the chorus, but I love the sound.
It’s innovative but still has that old school Peppers feel to it.
Although, I really miss John’s awesome harmonies,,, Hopefully there will be more of that on other songs, ’cause I know Josh is a good singer.
Oh, and hopefully we’ll get some solos full of raw feeling too!
Anyhow, the guys are back, and I’ll love them just as I have for the past 12 years <3
슨상님
July 17, 2011 10:58 pm
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슨상님
July 17, 2011 10:59 pm
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billiam
July 17, 2011 11:08 pm
its meh.. i love the chili peppers. flea saved this song
Ruben
July 17, 2011 11:48 pm
I don’t want to whine about John, but I don’t think this song is as good as all the other RHCP songs with John. This one is a little bit boring. But maybe the other songs on the album are way better, so we just have to wait for that. I do like the Rolling Stones influance though;)
Ty
July 17, 2011 11:50 pm
I honestly loved the new track,
Unfortunately All I see discerning comments based on the Josh Klinghoffer’s sound, Remember when Hillel Died?, It almost killed the band, but they kept on, and then they found Frusciante, I admit he was great, but his time has passed, there is a new kid, just like the last time.
One of the most unique sounds you’ll ever hear is back?
Why are you so disappointed by that fact?
Things change I’m not saying you’re not a true fan of RHCP if you don’t like Klinghoffer all that needs to be said is be happy that These wonderful people have made another memorable album, enjoy their work,
Enjoy their love
Enjoy their blood sweat and tears
I know I do
Semir
July 18, 2011 12:20 am
This is awesome…. Totally peppers but totally new… hmmm anthony’s voice is good…… and after stadium arcadium, finally back again with more bass and drums …… harmony is much better than on stadium arcadium…. this is….. gr8!!!!!
Litza Funk
July 18, 2011 12:22 am
when will be videoclip of this song available? Maybe this changes my perception this radio’s hit song.
tmpFL47
July 18, 2011 1:47 am
Same song over and over and over and over…
rstovall
July 18, 2011 3:12 am
another mild mannered sell out. youth made them fun, age conservative!
Sharun
July 18, 2011 3:35 am
Yeaaahhhhh!
FreakyStyley
July 18, 2011 3:46 am
Something new from the Chili Peppers! Josh has a way of playing guitar which is similar to John. RHCP survives all this by releasing something new every year. And this is a new one!
I do not like people who take a sample of their new song to assess how Josh plays. If you love the Red Hot Chili Peppers, you guys shut the hell up and buy their albums!
becky baker
July 18, 2011 4:06 am
i really enjoyed it. i like the funk, not quite as raw as some of their old stuff though. i loved the bass and cowbell. the first chorus vocals were a little bit saggy but got a bit more powerful towards the end. i was massively sad about no john but josh does an ace fill in, and im so glad he is doing harmonies, thankyou! it’s definitely gunna grow on me, cant wait for the rest of the album! x
Mikelbabs
July 18, 2011 4:49 am
I only listened it once, I hope when I listen it again, It sounds me better, Flea plays like flea, Anthony has beatiful voice, Chad is always Amazing, Josh it great. But I need to feel that energy of another records , not only good songs.
hendrik
July 18, 2011 4:50 am
this is just amazing, josh is the perfect fit. a new sound but still the chili’s.
cojones
July 18, 2011 5:04 am
I’m disappointed … and I hope this song is not representative for the whole album … the chorus is really boring and not what you expect, when you listen to the verse
litko
July 18, 2011 5:08 am
It sucks , chorus sounds too plain and stupid.
hytopres
July 18, 2011 5:40 am
its the grammy winner of this year
vaughn brown
July 18, 2011 5:48 am
I love it, it’s brilliant!! love the percussion and the in and out waving Hendrix style guitar riffs and it flows so well, and Anthony’s voice is great, Pretty good offering!! If this is the I’m with You vibe then I think the whole thing is going to flow nice and tasty like
Alex
July 18, 2011 6:17 am
I think that Josh it’s attempting to be like John and it makes that seems a bad copy of him, he needs time to take his own style on ths band, i think we miss John but we need to accept Josh
Regi
July 18, 2011 6:18 am
Blood Sugar Sex Magik was and still is there best album
Clay
July 18, 2011 6:21 am
Nice work…. sounds like this is going to be a cool record.
Many Thanks from Florida!!!
Irene
July 18, 2011 7:04 am
Didn’t think things could be as good without my guitar god Frusciante but Josh fits just perfectly, and so so good to see the boys back!
The Wierdo That Haunts Your Dreams
July 18, 2011 7:13 am
I’m just glad they didn’t try to copy J-Fru’s style. That would be disappointing if every song sounded the same. So, to all the people complaining about John being gone, be more open-minded for once, dickheads!!
bob
July 18, 2011 7:18 am
bel singolo non da strapparsi i capelli ma veramente niente male del resto non si può pensare che i red hot ormai quarantenni passati rimangano per sempre gli stessi pazzi scatenati di 15 20 anni fa non vedo l’ora di ascoltare l’album GRANDISSIMI COME SEMPRE NON MI DELUDONO MAII
Stevie Swagg
July 18, 2011 7:22 am
It’s a great song. It’s just a bit different to what we’re used to but you gotta let it grow on you… I can definitely hear the rolling stones influence. There’s also some Beatles influence there too. The second guitar in the chorus in reminiscent of George Harrison on “while my guitar gently weeps”. Josh has done a great job and I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album when it’s released. I was a bit disappointed at first thinking that the guitar parts in the song were almost non-existent but to be honest, the low quality versions that were circulating the last few days were definitely to blame.
Also, I can only imagine the jam that Flea and Josh would get into following on from the outro when playing this song live.
Kevin
July 18, 2011 9:30 am
i was thinking the same thing about the intro. honestly, i think it’s one of the best outros the chili peppers have come up with. the chemistry between josh, flea, and chad is incredible.
jhous
July 18, 2011 7:32 am
They will never top Blood Sugar Sex Magic, so I dunno what we’re all waiting for.
RHCPFAN
July 18, 2011 9:04 am
I think it is a really cute song. I am a long time RHCP fan and to hear new music from the new band is such a pleasure. You cant compare the old group to the new. Its new place & new beginnings. I love the song! cant wait to hear the whole CD!!
Jamie
July 18, 2011 9:07 am
Red Hot Chili Peppers, I’ve had a fever these past 5 years you’ve been absent.
The cure…? More cowbell.
Thank you, RHCP & KROQ!
Shaun Jones
July 18, 2011 9:18 am
I’m gonna miss John, particularly his backing vocals on songs like this, but Josh did fine on guitar for this track. Anyway, love the song when the chorus kicks in.
chrondog
July 18, 2011 9:41 am
It’s pointless to slam the guitarist after one song. Especially one like rain dance maggie. I’ve been a die-hard fan for nearly a decade, but despite strong loyalty to the band, there’s no use pretending that this song even compares to what they’ve written in the past. It’s a good song for an average band and a terrible song for a band as notoriously good as the chili peppers. This wasn’t fault of the guitar line, in fact it seemed to be almost completely background this song, which is why it’s near pointless to pass judgement on this new guy. John could not have single-handedly saved this song.
Zibi
July 18, 2011 11:13 am
this one is a good one – the more You listen the better it gets – some Rolling Stones 70/80 sound inside. It’s something else without John, why not. John became an Institution and that way we can enjoy John and RHCP, double gain.
Ivan
July 18, 2011 11:24 am
The outro is soooo sick!
CM
July 18, 2011 11:31 am
How could anyone say that OHM was better than By the Way? By the Way has their most beautiful and musical songs out of any of their other albums. OHM had a few cool songs, but that was it. The songs on By the Way are the most deeply lyrical songs I’ve heard from them cause they made that album after they all were completely clean off all drugs, which gave birth to some of Anthony’s most personal and in depth lyrics that actually meant something. OHM is good, but is possibly the worst album they have made. But besides that, the new song is awesome!
stylinfreaky
July 18, 2011 11:58 am
this sound they have now reminds me so much of their freaky styley and uplift mofo party albums, which were both incredible and it sounds like josh can really emulate Hillel Slovak’s awesome creeping guitar sounds, while still throwing his own funky lycs into this to keep it original. i truly applaud you RHCP you never cease to amaze me
Charlie
July 18, 2011 12:02 pm
So happy the chili peppers are back I LOVE john he is my inspiration. Josh isnt replacing John beacuse john is irreplaceable, John will always be making music so he is never gone. His friendship with the band is so strong the chances are he will come back he’s done it before. But it’s Joshs turn to shine and after all John picked him because josh has jammed and played with the peppers before. I need to hear the album but it’s fun and has that funky effortless sounds I really like it can’t wait to hear more….x
Ali
July 18, 2011 12:02 pm
a nice return to funk
jumpinjon
July 18, 2011 12:04 pm
It needs more cow bell!
Marian
July 18, 2011 12:17 pm
John is John and Josh is Josh perfect players and everybody has your spirit giutar.RHCP thank you , your music is every day in my heart.All your members are super.
RCHP001
July 18, 2011 12:33 pm
good song can’t wait to listen to the upcoming ones!!! stop talking shit about josh.. he is s great guitarrist/…:)
Jimi
July 18, 2011 12:38 pm
John and Josh are super players, too all members RHCP. Time will show what is new album.I think , very good.Every album of RHCP
is interesting,you must him hearing with all heart.Thank you RHCP.
Trudy
July 18, 2011 12:49 pm
The thing that makes the Chilis stand out is the ability to change, alter and adapt , they are more than a bunch of 40 somthings playing the ‘good old days’. their music reflects the maturity and the realism of a world that doesn’t stop for anything, Yeah i love John… but the i love the music more because they have been and are great musicans, but above and beyond that they are real peolple and that fact makes the music interesting, everchanging and even more appealing
Andrew
July 18, 2011 1:13 pm
i dont like this particular song but hey every song on stadium arcadium wasnt a hit either. lets hope the rest of this album is better
diane rose
July 18, 2011 1:30 pm
I enjoyed it, looking forward to hearing the entire album.
DonnieDarko
July 18, 2011 1:36 pm
rhcp R.I.P. 1984-1995
capek
July 18, 2011 1:41 pm
I’m a huge RHCP fan, but i have to say that, this song is sh*t. Sad…
fxsnowy
July 18, 2011 2:05 pm
This song is Fantastic!! but I really hope this is not the actual sound quality, beacause its just horrible. Im crossing my fingers that the sound quality is as good as stadium arcadium, and not as terrible as the californication album.
brittany
July 18, 2011 2:31 pm
your all f**king retarded. this song is amazing, the band is amazing, and you all are clearly not true chili peppers fans.
Jeff
July 18, 2011 4:48 pm
you’re*
john
July 18, 2011 2:32 pm
One thing is for sure, no two albums have been alike. If this is a taste of things to come then we should be extremely satisfied with the versatility they continue to show as musicians… With or without frusciante
redluna
July 18, 2011 2:35 pm
kroq needs to have a thumbs down icon so i can thumbs down like half of the people here! wtf. ENJOY the beauty and magic that is the peppers … if not, move on … !
optimusprime004
July 18, 2011 4:14 pm
john not being there to sing backup vocals is the missing factor in this one song.
Jeff
July 18, 2011 4:48 pm
It’s about what I expected. Josh is much closer in style to John than Dave Navarro was, so the album won’t be another One Hot Minute.
I’m not exactly sure this is a “blockbuster first single” like Scar Tissue, By The Way, or Dani California, but it’s a well done track. I’m digging the percussion.
nate
July 18, 2011 5:39 pm
it actually aint THAT bad, sounds like a mix of californication(the album) with the solos of Nirandra Lades and Usually Just a T Shirt, yes the album sounds different but if you want to talk about downhill, look at some screwed up tracks from One Hot Minute ( which actually is a pretty good album). And even from that this album has high influence of 70′s rolling stones albums, as from the usual modern alternative funk influence, cut them a break, so what it’s different, but so way By The Way (and you all seem to love that album soo soo much, as do i). Cut them some slack.
rhcp forever..miss you john </3
Fox
July 18, 2011 5:54 pm
First time :lame
Fifth time : genius, as usual..
Long live RHCP, whatever the line up. Always fresh, and disturbing somehow.
moose
July 18, 2011 6:09 pm
they’re not going to give josh the reins john had right off the bat people. and there’s 13 more songs waiting to be heard.
Someone
July 18, 2011 8:50 pm
I might as well have had epileptic seizures from some of their other golden glory, this song however is really just a head bumping toe tapper. kinda disappointed to be honest, not feeling that their whole funktastic soul was in this.
caleb
July 18, 2011 10:50 pm
everyones gotta remember…this is one out of 14 very different songs on the album and then they made about 70 songs for this album. Flea said in a recent interview that these songs arent necessarily the “best” ones out of all the songs they made, these songs are just meant to fill the spaces that need to be filled on this album. And as for josh, hes a brilliant musician and everyone should appreciate every note that he plays cuz hes puttin all his love into them
KnifeHand
July 19, 2011 7:20 am
RHCP is RottingFresh!!!
CWM
July 19, 2011 1:36 am
This song is really awesome. It kinda reminds me of a song that would be on By the Way, but with a different kind of twist. And By the Way has been my favorite album from them so far. I can’t wait for the album release. It’s gonna be really awesome.
Toby
July 19, 2011 3:03 am
everyone needs to quit the hate,
the band are floating in another direction, and that is good!
coming from a musician, john wouldn’t of been able to fill in too many gaps in this song because there isn’t much you can do with a melody like this without overpowering it!
i love john dearly, but i am a massive fan of josh!
alot of people are saying that it is “layered badly”
pretty much every song on by the way and stadium arcadium have 2+ layers.
this layering is nothing different, i really like the tiny parts under the guitar in the verse, it gives the song major character.
no two musicians are the same, because it comes down to backgrounds etc etc
but i personally think, josh fits this song better than john would, because he wrote it.
just accept him, we will all come to love him.
Chris
July 19, 2011 12:03 pm
OK! Let me revisit my earlier comment. I have now listened to this song approximately 10 – 12 times and it has grown on me. I recommend going to iTunes and downloading that version to hear the song as it was intended. Josh definitely has something going on and I’m starting to warm to his style, there’s just an adjustment period. This song is very reminiscent to something that may have been on “By the Way”, that’s probably part of the reason for the unfair criticism’s to John, they are clearly two different types of player, but that’s not to say there’s not a place for Josh in the Pepper’s legacy. One thing’s for sure, he fits in a hell of a lot better than Dave Navarro.
I’m secretly hoping that the reason this single was released first is because it is the littlest departure from their work in recent years and that the other 13 or 14 songs prove to re-establish them as the musical beast we know they can be.
In other words, I remain hopeful for a great album!
redluna
July 19, 2011 12:42 pm
whatever to all the negative comments… ima go listen to the song again… on loop… lol xoxo 2 the peppers…. RHCP fan4life…
etienne G.
July 19, 2011 7:24 pm
f**k offf! this song kick some ass! josh is the sosy of john! nobody would do beter i think!
Dan
July 19, 2011 9:52 pm
WKQX in Chicago played this song for more than 6 hours straight yesterday.. Pretty cool song but I am now a bit sick of it..
Dan
July 19, 2011 10:32 pm
I can’t help but wonder how the song would sound with John on guitar, but the song as a whole is pretty awesome.
irma
July 21, 2011 12:11 am
I love their new song and am glad the Chili Peppers are back with new music! Can’t wait for the album!
Fabienne Rebecca Zerhat
July 25, 2011 5:21 am
Looove the guitar,sounds “Harrison-ish” to me,I’m in : )
jhalla
August 17, 2011 12:04 pm
weak
Angie R
September 20, 2011 3:27 pm
Hey Peppers this is ANGIE from DALLAS i just want you to know i totally love the song and i always knew “she” would make it to the finals ….. love ya for realz you got the goods just like ”
“Maggie”
FRANCESCA
October 23, 2011 3:50 am
il loro nuovo singholo e propio una cosa stratosferica piacerebbe molto andare a vedere un loro concerto ma non ho mai tempo comunque “MITICI”