This album was made in 1984. By 1984, I think some of us thought we had heard all the newer sounding rock music that would be made. When I think of what folks where listening to in 1984, the Van Halen album 1984 comes to mind. That was a tremendous album, but by 1984 there was an incredible crust of amazing music that the Red Hot Chili Peppers had to crack through in order to make it big. The band that broke the crust turned out to be Nirvana, with their album Nevermind. That album gave a chance of success to albums like the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and if you liked that album, maybe you thought about checking out this one.
The Chili Peppers put out a lot of great music before their breakthrough album, but it was just that it is was hidden by 1980s big hair bands. This album should come as a refreshing deviation from what is normal in music. I love it, and I hope that you are able to do the same. If nothing else pick up either one of the following greatest hits albums “What Hits? (1992)” or “The Best of the Red Hot Chili Peppers (2005),” if you aren’t planning on getting the Chili Peppers albums before Blood Sugar Sex Magik. As to whether or not there are enough good songs on this one to make it worthwhile to buy the self-titled effort of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, I would have to say that is a, “Yes,” but not a strong enough yes for me to rate this album 5 stars. I rarely rate any albums 5 stars for that matter.
Also, if you haven’t noticed that most of my reviews are of bands that are of lesser popularity than usual. It just so happens to me that I don’t like being a part of the herd. I don’t like being a part of things that are very popular. Likewise, I was only naïve and in 8th grade when I bought the mega-popular album Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and I do have to admit; the crowds got it correct on this one. Unusually, music that was popular was also good. I think that has also happened in a few other instances like The Dave Mathews Band, and Lady Gaga, but for the most part I enjoy this album because it is still somewhat of a rarity that is very fun to listen to.
Last, but not least. Unlike the other retro-champions of this time, such as Nirvana or the Smashing Pumpkins, The Red Hot Chili Peppers do not offend my ears with overly simple music.
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