Release date: 08-12-2003 (re-issue from 1995 album)

2003 UK issue German pressed 'Deluxe Limited Edition' 13-track 2-LP set pressed on 180gram VINYL & recorded from the original mastertapes, picture sleeve plus printed inner bags

Tracks:
01. Warped
02. Aeroplane
03. Deep Kick
04. My Friends
05. Coffee Shop
06. Pea
07. One Big Mob
08. Walkabout
09. Tearjerker
10. One Hot Minute
11. Falling Into Grace
12. Shallow Be Thy Game
13. Transcending

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, a band that means so much to me. I've only been listening to their music as a fan for the past two and a half years, since I bought "By The Way" in January 2003, but in that time they have easily become my all-time favourite band. There's something about the music they make, coupled with Anthony Kiedis' voice that sends me to a special place. I know this might sound stupid, but I used to listen to their albums when I played Grand Theft Auto on my PlayStation 2, and I think something about that combination of music with something visual brought out the true beauty of the music. Yeah, it sounds strange, that a video game would make me realise this.

Four years had passed from 1991's breakthrough classic "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" and 1995's "One Hot Minute." The popularity of the band had waned somewhat, but the expectation for new material was still very high. John Frusciante had departed the band in between the release of both these albums, and Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro stepped up to fill his shoes. Fans were a bit disappointed, which has resulted in this album receiving harsh reviews. I personally really like this album. It's different to their other albums, which is not always a bad thing: variety is what keeps a band fresh. Navarro left the band in 1997 after "creative differences," and I'll be the first to admit it was better when John came back for 1999's "Californication." -by Mr. Bartolozzi