RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 'BLOOD SUGAR SEX MAGIK' 2LP

LABEL: WARNER RECORDS VINYL RELEASE DATE: 1/10/2012 ALBUM RELEASE DATE: 9/24/1991 VARIANT: BLACK VINYL 2LP   It’s rare that we’re actually pleased to hear a band eschew their metal influences for a poppier sound, but Blood Sugar Sex Magik is a gleaming exception. The Chili Peppers’ fifth and most adored album launched them into alt-rock superstardom on the strength of a truly stupefying grab-bag of iconic singles. The eternal boogie of “Give It Away,” the sunkissed power balladry of “Under the Bridge,” the funk-tastic “Suck My Kiss,” the Stones-esque “Breaking the Girl” — this album has all the gems. 2012 Release. With valuable assistance from producer Rick Rubin, the Peppers find just the right blend of punk, funk, and hip-hop. Even with a running time of 74 minutes, this 1991 breakthrough has continuity and cohesion both within and across the 17 cuts. Riding Flea's surging bass, Anthony Kiedis delivers his explicit lyrics with a rapper's flair, extolling the virtues (and outlin