This review covers the alternative rock track Red Hot Chili Peppers – Californication.
This track was released in 2000 as a single.
The track starts off with a guitar. A drum kit then enters the track. The vocals then enter the track. This is capped off with a brief instrumental section.
The vocals then return to the track. Another instrumental section then follows this up.
After that, the vocals return again. After a bit, the vocals take the track into the main chorus for a bit. There is backup vocals here. This is capped off with an instrumental section.
Shortly after, the vocals return with another verse. Some subtle keys make an appearance for a bit. The vocals then return. This continues for a bit until the vocals take the track into another round in the main chorus. This version has a more full length. After that, there is a guitar solo.
After the solo, the acoustic guitars return. Shortly after, the vocals return briefly. A non-lyrical section hits. After that, the main vocals return. From there, they take the track into the main chorus again. The vocals and a guitar then lead the track out.
On a positive, this track does have some deep lyrics in that it basically talks about the corruption of Hollywood. So, at the very least, it gives the listener something to think about.
On the other hand, if you are after something with really good guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and more, then this track is going to be a very bland listening experience. The guitars do enough to give the track an ebb and flow, but they don’t offer much more then that.
The vocals almost sound like they have just one sound to them – maybe two if you listen hard enough. Still, I didn’t find them to be all that exciting in the end.
Overall, while I do appreciate the deeper meanings in this track, there is a lot of blandness that overshadows this. If you want something with deep meaning, then this track is pretty good for that. If you want something that sounds catchy, then this is quite bland. So, in the end, a very forgettable track in my opinion.
Score
5.5/10
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