Well, this one really flopped in the charts didn't it? Shame, for it's one of the best tracks off Stadium Arcadium. Stand-alone, perhaps it's a little too difficult to get into, or too slow, or too long for the casual public - though all the best Chili Pepper traits are present here. You'd think with the hard drug abuse and tragedy (many friends of theirs have died, including former guitarist Hillel Slovak) through the Red Hot's 24 year plus career , there would be no more Chilis to love - yet here they are, and with such good songs it can be really inspiring how much they are devoted to their music. For that reason alone, this single track would warrant listening to - but hey, it's amazing anyway.
DS opens up in morbid manner with yet another well-written bassline by Flea, overlying minor chords strummed by genius hobo Frusciante, and Chad Smith's inventive trinkety drumming is well in place. Keidis' vocals really shine here, though. Hitting high notes perfectly with his uniquely accented voice, over repeated listens it gradually becomes clear how well a put-together song this is. It is prevailent in the major chords placed during the pre-chorus and chorus itself, and little extras such as John's 'la la la' and 'na na na' harmonies. The electric guitar sound fits nicely also, its buzzing tune not overbearing over the acoustics but simply adding an extra layer of sombriety. The lyrics aren't bad either, and are free from AK's usual sprinkling of completely random lines (for instance, 'oral sex and bird migration' in 21st Century from the same album).
I really like this song. And if you get this song, I may even really like you.
Overall - 9/10
Get it - I think a 9/10's a yes
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