A blueprint for funk rock that revives the original impulse.
This compilation album brings together early recordings from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The raw sound, blending funk and rock, clearly conveys the band's origins.
This is a valuable record that captures the raw energy of Red Hot Chili Peppers. The driving rhythms and basslines stand out, and the funk groove is layered with the impulse of punk. While there are still rough spots, the band's freewheeling playing and challenging attitude give it a strong personality. The album is filled with ideas that foreshadow their future maturity, and allows you to experience the passion that is at the core of the band.
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19 TRACKS:
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1)
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Higher Ground (12" Vocal Mix)
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Hollywood (Africa) (Extended Dance Mix)
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3)
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If You Want Me To Stay (Pink Mustang Mix)
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Behind The Sun (Ben Grosse Remix)
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5)
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Castles Made Of Sand (Live)
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Special Secret Song Inside (Live)
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F.U. (Live)
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8)
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Get Up And Jump (Demo Version)
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Out In L.A. (Demo Version)
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10)
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Green Heaven (Demo Version)
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11)
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Police Helicopter (Demo Version)
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12)
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Nevermind (Demo Version)
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Sex Rap (Demo Version)
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Blues For Meister
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You Always Sing The Same
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Stranded
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Flea Fly
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18)
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What It Is
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Deck The Halls
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Producer - Red Hot Chili Peppers (8 to 19)
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Producer - Michael Beinhorn (1, 4 to 7)
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Mixed By - Dave Jerden (1, 5 to 7)
