Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik

“By the Way is very honest, raw, emotional music. It’s a very dynamic, rich and lush album. Probably the best collection of Chili Peppers songs we’ve ever put out.” — Chad Smith talking about the album, 2002. “Like Californication, writing By the Way has been one of the happiest times of my life. It’s been a chance to just keep on writing better songs and improving my guitar playing. I know what Anthony and Chad and Flea have said but I think of it more as a band effort. I do put a lot of energy into everything, sure, but I don’t underestimate that the real energy comes from the four of us. That’s number one over any of our individual efforts.”  — John Frusciante about composing the album, 2002.

Anthony and Eddie

Tam Hassenrück

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