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THE REVIEW
It is the breakthrough album that will finally lead to success, which unfortunately the great Hillel Slovak only barely touched. But Kiedis and Flea have not forgotten him: Knock me down is dedicated to him. With Chad Smith on drums, and the just eighteen-year-old John Frusciante on guitar, the Peppers deliver an incredible album, where speed, groove, and energy blend together: just listen to the first track "Good Time Boys" to understand what this album is made of. Flea is always uncontainable (listen to NOBODY WEIRD LIKE ME), and Kiedis sings at maximum speed as in Punk Rock Classic and with charisma (and madness) in the amazing cover of Jimi Hendrix FIRE where the legendary Hillel plays guitar and Jack Irons is on drums (this is from a previous recording already released on the EP "the Abbey Road"). Notable episodes also include Subway to Venus and the compelling Stone Cold Bush. The instrumental Pretty Little Ditty is beautiful (its riff will be picked up by Crazy Town). The album will also be remembered for the singles that led it to success, including the beautiful Higher Ground (cover of S. Wonder) and Knock Me Down itself. An essential album in the Peppers' discography: certainly as important as the more famous Blood Sugar Sex Magik. A must-have!
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Mother's Milk marked a breakthrough for Red Hot Chili Peppers with a powerful mix of speed, groove, and energy. The album honors late guitarist Hillel Slovak and features a fresh lineup including John Frusciante and Chad Smith. Standout tracks like 'Good Time Boys,' 'Knock Me Down,' and the Stevie Wonder cover 'Higher Ground' propelled the album's success. It's considered essential alongside their famous Blood Sugar Sex Magik album.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Red Hot Chili Peppers
American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, known for blending funk, punk and psychedelic influences; core figures include Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante and Chad Smith.72 Reviews
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By joe strummer
Mother's Milk is a direct, spontaneous, and inhomogeneous work, a cauldron of energy and fun.
John's grating guitar was necessary for this shift towards more powerful, yet less unique sounds.
By Flea
This is, in my judgment, one of the best RHCP albums.
The CD… starts off strong with the rocking Good Time Boys filled with Kiedis’s playful rap and the funky and surprising guitar interplays.
By FabbioAW
Flea is the highlight of the album. This is his best work.
Stone Cold Bush, perfection in every second of it.
