Blood Sugar Sex Magik [VINYL]

Whether you're a new Chili's fan or an old one, this album is absolutely quintessential to your collection, even if you're not a fan of the band, this album is still a pioneer of Rock Funk. From the likes of the debut album, to Mother's Milk, BSSM provides a more mature and better constructed listen, the songs are meaningful and they truly sound like a different band, I don't know if it was the effect of where they recorded or because Rick Rubin produced this album, but it is essential, I will go through each song and speak about them.1. Power of Equality - Flea's bass tone in this song is phenomenal, it's one funky number.2. If You Have To Ask - John and Flea come together really well on this song, usually it's played slightly differently live, but the album version is the foundation, it's a great track.3. Breaking The Girl - The only song on the album which I have no clue about, I don't know the meaning... some people say it's about a virgin having sex for the first time, others saying it's about a drug addict, who knows, who cares? it's a great song with beautiful guitar work.4. Funky Monks - As the title of the song suggests, it is funky, Frusciante plays a hard finger-picking pattern through the song, combine that with the great vocals and Flea's use of a 5-string for added "boom", it's a personal favorite.5. Suck My Kiss - Probably the most "hard rock" song on the album, it is a distorted, aggressive song, I like it, but not when I'm trying to chill.6. I Could Have Lied - A haunting song, you can tell it has a lot of meaning to Anthony, I suspect it's about a failed relationship. John is off the charts in this one, the solo he pulls off is fantastic, a must listen.7. Mellowship Slinky in B Major - Now, if you're talking to me about funk, this song is probably the one that comes to mind... Flea and John are phenomenal (when are they not?) great bass-line and guitar work to blend with it, a great song.8. The Righteous and The Wicked - Flea again utilizing the 5-string for this one, a truly great blend of lyrics and music, up-tempo and hard-hitting.9. Give it Away - Well, who doesn't know this song? arguably the Chili Peppers most famous song (along side Californication, Under The Bridge etc) just a really all round great song, no more to say.10. Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Ah, the title track, this one took me a little while to get into at first, I don't know why. Nonetheless, it's an amazing song with a fantastic solo, fitting for a title track.11. Under The Bridge - I have nothing to say, you already know it. ;)12. Naked In The Rain - Damn, this song is epic... Flea de-tunes his bass and produces some amazing slap bass in this one, it's a great song.13. Apache Rose Peacock - Another funky one, similar to Mellowship Slinky in B Major to me for some reason, a great number.14. The Greeting Song - Probably the heaviest hitting song on the album alongside "Suck My Kiss" just a distorted power-chord heaven.15. My Lovely Man - A song written for the late, great Hillel Slovak, great musically and great lyrically.16. Sir Psycho Sexy - The sexiest song in existence, the poetic way Kiedis puts across this story is genius to say the least. If you weren't in the mood before hearing this song, you certainly will be after it. Pure sex.17. They're Red Hot - A new twist on an old song, the joker of the album, it's a great ending and a funky awesome mesh of awesomeness.Trust me, for the price of this album, you'd be stupid not to considering buying it. Don't base this off of things like I'm With You, you'll be disappointed, between this album and By The Way was the best the Chili Peppers ever were.

This is a great album no doubt about. The only bad thing is that it's a cheap reissue of a classic album. No gatefold and there is no inserts either. I know there are other versions much nicer and even with coloured vinyl. The only thing is that you find this out only when get it delivered. Also there is not information if it's the most recent remastered version as the inserts are not included you can't check the credits, etc. It's a good price to a double about but is disappointing to get a 140g version with not inserts or gatefold cover. And my copy has some marks on the vinyl which crackles a bit. I might return it and I will look for another edition. I think this album deserves a mammoth box set with lots of unrealised and live tracks, etc.

This is the first Chili Peppers album I bought back in about 1993 and it's always been my favourite.I am a huge Chilis fan - I am also a bass player and have owned much of the same gear that Flea has used over the years.First thoughts are that I am a bit disappointed with the production of this vinyl. It lacks the punch and dynamics that I was expecting from such a great album. It briefly comes alive on side 3 for Naked in the Rain and also the guitar intro to Funky Monks but it's not as good as it should have been.If you want dynamics then get yourself a copy of Mother's Milk. Now that album sounds absolutely incredible and how this one should have sounded.

i now know Anthony’s opinion on cops, lady cops more specifically

My fave chilis album. Sounds great on double vinyl. Reliving my youth.

Have had this album in my life since it's release in 1991. My original CD has been with me through my college days, and along with Mother's Milk, remains my favourite era of the Chili's. You don't need me to tell you there's not a duff track on show here.This double vinyl edition doesn't disappoint either and sounds fantastic on my system, the quieter tracks really shine. It was great to sit down and take the time to listen to a great album from start to finish. Great value (at £13 approx.) and well worth updating(!?) to this format. Classic.

One the Best albums of the 1990’s transferred beautifully to heavy weight dual Vinyl Discs. Art work looks fantastic. Highly recommend as an essential edition to your Vinyl collection.

This album changed my outlook on music after I heard it the first time long long long time ago and still remains one of my 5 greatest records of all times. It has it all and displays a great crossover between rock and non-rock genres and still sounds fresh 'till this day.The progression is almost unbelievable, considering this was comming after their last record Mother's Milk. The band matured and their chemistry became more audible on this recording.I would recommend this to every music lover in general, it's one of the albums you need to hear before you die. :)