Post #8 - "Road Trippin'"

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are the band that got me into rock through their song "Californication." Years later, I'm still in awe of how the music they have produced have so much staying power. Arguably one of the best bands in recent memory, their range extends from rap-induced funk to the mellow and somber rock that makes teenyboppers swoon.

"Road Trippin'" is off RHCP's album Californication, which marked the return of guitarist John Frusciante to the band after a hiatus filled with drug experimentation and self-discovery (not sure that I would use those two hand-in-hand, but that's what he did). The album contains familiar hits such as the title track, "Scar Tissue" and "Otherside." I'll probably come back to those in the near future.

For the song itself, "Road Trippin'" is a quiet tune with finger-picking guitar and a driving bass line, suitable for anytime you feel the need to lay down and trip out, but don't have any drugs on you (I don't recommend drugs though). The vocals also make this song one of RHCP's better quiet songs, with Frusciante's voice backing up Anthony Kiedis.

The video posted below is the official music video (I think, I mean it has them, right?) off YouTube. Mainly just them playing alone at a beach house (filled with drugs?) and on the beach. It does seem like a song you would play at the beach, probably because the song's about a road trip. Anyway, enjoy!