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 outlining the dangers) of sex and drugs. Plaintive ballads such as "Breaking the Girl,""I Could Have Lied," and the hit "Under the Bridge" give the album depth and provide contrast to the raw energy of "Mellowship Slinky in B Major,""Funky Monks," and "Give It Away." Rubin masterfully fuses John Frusciante's raunchy guitar with the irresistible grooves. --Marc Greilsamer

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tracklisting:	Power of Equality If You Have To Ask Breaking The Girl Funky Monks Suck My Kiss I Could Have Lied Mellowship Slinky In B Major Righteous and the Wicked, The Give It Away Blood Sugar Sex Magik Under The Bridge Naked In The Rain Apache Rose Peacock Greeting Song My Lovely Man Sir Psycho Sexy They're Red Hot
title:	Blood Sugar Sex Magik
rating:	5
purchase date:	09-05-2005
published:	24-09-1991
price:	$18.98
net Rating:	5
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genre:	Funk Rock Indie Rock
fullTitle:	Blood Sugar Sex Magik
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country:	us
aspect:	Audio CD Explicit Lyrics
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artist:	Red Hot Chili Peppers