Red Hot Chili Peppers - Return of the Dream Canteen ALBUM REVIEW

[@probablyswifty209]

Melon just can't understand the genius of Anthony's song writing. When he said "jumping jiminy the cat is in the chimney" I was fighting back tears.

[@jerkstore7505]

Melon lacks the comprehension to understand “flip a large fish with a large fish flipper”

[@baileyjones5744]

Cringey spoken word aside on the final song "in the snow" Anthony's actually got some bars. The type of lyrical miracle lyrics that Eminem would be proud of

[@starboy5177]

Tears of joy or tears of laughter?

[@MatrixEvolution17]

Anthony on Anthony violence needs to end

[@Philip_Taylor]

@@jerkstore7505 Prose of such majestic a nature will surely be wasted on the every-man. If only we had Mark Twain to decipher it fully for us.

[@murkemmct]

"the goofiest red hot chili peppers album title hands down" ....damn I guess melon forgot about 1987's The Uplift Mofo Party Plan then

[@upliftmofo]

Great titel and great album! Such a fun listen!

[@2702simmo]

My first thought too

[@Girvo747]

Such a damned good album too

[@nomandad2000]

That’s a killer album.

[@dandyflaps]

Me And My Friends is a banger

[@ThisNameIsVeryClever]

Someone tell King Gizz the Peppers stole one of their planned album titles.

[@hive-sys]

shit, guess they gotta rename their Paper Mache Dream Ballon follow up. Curses!

[@dario343]

First Mr. Bungle, now King Gizz

[@warzone6700]

ICE DEATH PLANETS LUNGS MUSHROOMS AND LAVA

[@DuskWolf99]

They’re only releasing three albums this month, I’m sure they have plenty of creative titles available.

[@MyYouTubeNameisTaken]

They could just scrap them and write and record two new albums. No sweat for KGLW

[@HWIKIHWFM]

I genuinely enjoyed the last two albums, they’re not taking themselves seriously and I love that. They’re not trying to make hit songs or the next Californication, it’s just Flea’s wacky baselines and Kiedis’ absurd lyrics. Good album.

[@flataffect]

And John and chads sick playing lol

[@JoeyPeligro69]

I totally agree. Love unlimited love and this one is quickly growing on me!

[@JoseRuiz-td1mm]

Great perspective didn’t think of it this way

[@jamesmullen4702]

I enjoyed ROTDC, it has some great standout songs, but I enjoyed Ultimated Love even more. I think alot of the songs on it are quite underrated lime Heavy Wing, She's a Lover etc

[@antepa112]

I agree although I think Return of the Dream Canteen is way better

[@SpareMango]

You just couldn't understand the lyrics because you're a melon (fruit) and this is RHC PEPPERS, a vegetable. I understood the lyrics perfectly.

[@user-lv6mu8er9z]

Only primary mangoes are fruits?

[@SpareMango]

@@user-lv6mu8er9z mangos are vegetables

[@Chrillin___]

Mango is a Smash Melee pro player

[@user-lv6mu8er9z]

@@SpareMango Thanks for the info

[@Nuvizzle]

Peppers are literally fruits my dude.

[@crashcarter8944]

UL = 4 Dream Canteen = 6 4 + 6 = 10 RHCP finally got a perfect 10 from the melon

[@valorgaming7114]

They kind of did because both albums were written at the exact same time said they're basically the same album

[@Logoooo]

would bssm be a 10 tho

[@Gainzster]

Go back and listen to UL, it beats DC.

[@pavelbivol5028]

@@Logoooo yes

[@ghost__chips]

@@valorgaming7114 it would be more accurate to say that both combined would be a 5 then

[@MetagrossOverlordX]

Glad you enjoyed Peppa's new album as much as everyone else Anthony, she's making some big waves in the underground music spheres

[@ayyyayay]

@@945ngfldod9d pink balloon

[@AnonYmous-xp1ym]

The underground radio spheres are all playing these songs, from Station to Station. I just wish Kurt Cobain could hear it 🥲

[@SevenHunnid]

I do food reviews while I’m high on my KZbin channel

[@NoNo-si8dc]

@@AnonYmous-xp1ym could you recommend some??

[@baileyjones5744]

Muddy Puddles is an absolute banger

[@tyellis3745]

“Return of the Dream Canteen” is not as goofy as “Uplift Mofo Party Plan” 😂😂

[@jfw1991]

lol

[@akwilson1676]

Yeah I mean Blood Sugar Sex Magik and Mother's Milk are no better

[@WillTheSkillet]

Eddie is one of the best songs since the last time John left the band back in 2009 and god it’s amazing

[@frusci.t]

agreed.

[@skywatcheradept]

Return of the Dream Canteen is the 7th album with John. Which means Frusciante played on 53% of all the RHCP albums and all other guitarists together played on 47% albums (7 out of 13). Dream Canteen tipped the majority of RHCP discography in favour of Frusciante.

[@Hearthousestudios]

It’s probably my favourite John solo ever and idk if that’s saying a lot. What are your fav John solos

[@UchataSniping]

@@Hearthousestudios Wet Sand!

[@jenconvertibles]

it’s become my favourite rhcp song as a new younger fan.

[@sirlayne1257]

So this is like a 9 out of ten for a RHCP fan

[@isaiahnunez7319]

pretty much, enjoyed it more than Unlimited Love that one was like a 6 or 7 but Dream Canteen is definitely an 8,. 'd put it up there with I'm With You and By the Way in terms of quality and enjoyable spicy tunes.

[@sirlayne1257]

I'm with you might be there most consistent album since Californication. Something about having a few less tracks than usual goes a long way. If this new album had a few less tracks I would easily think it is there best since Californication. And I love the high points on stadium arcadium, UL, BTW and the getaway also

[@nikyt36]

Not this fan. The last four albums for this fan are any amount of repetitive, regurgitating nonsense with awful singing. Boring. Flea is incredible and always will be.

[@sirlayne1257]

@@nikyt36the gatekeeper of good chili peppers has arrived..... their most diverse albums are there last 4. Not saying they are their best

[@nikyt36]

@@sirlayne1257 fair comment 😀 I’m pretty much done with them now. I’ve grown and discovered new really innovative music across so many genres with really good singers. RHCP do what they do and I guess I’m disappointed that it hasn’t changed much at all other than being less powerful 😬

[@YoureNotPerfect5]

I think "The Drummer" is a masterpiece and one of their greatest songs period.

[@2702simmo]

One of my least favourite on album

[@0u7break13]

@@2702simmo ok but who asked

[@man4437]

​@@0u7break13 Who asked about asking

[@theteachers1]

@@man4437 can I ask about asking?

[@2702simmo]

@@0u7break13 what’s it got to do with you

[@TheyreStillOutThere]

Say what you will about the Peppers, at least they’re not going the way of KISS and the fucking Beach Boys at this point in their career. They continue to prove that they can put out strong material that tops the charts but is also just cool music on its own merits regardless of chart performance. Should they keep doing this into their 80s? No. They have about 10 years left before it gets weird to see these guys playing the kind of music that they play at an advanced age. As a lifelong fan, I’m enjoying them and appreciating them as much as I can, while I can, because the train only has a few more stops. They’re not pumping out Scar Tissues and Under The Bridges anymore, but damn if it isn’t a really fun time to be a big Chili Peppers fan.

[@davesayersdavesseed4336]

but they are pumping out Eddie!!!

[@thespanuman7461]

Well said lad

[@HonkeyKongLive]

Topping the charts just means a bunch of nostalgic dumbasses will buy their garbage because we all liked Californication.

[@fleetwoodcraic4235]

I think Eddie and maybe even black summer are in the upper echelon of their catalogue

[@TheyreStillOutThere]

@@fleetwoodcraic4235 I’d pretty strongly disagree there, but that’s not to say they’re necessarily bad

[@bilalkhan6999]

I agree Anthony, this is the best album to ever drop in the last 50 years!

[@dylanwesley3964]

I mean it's a good album, but it's not groundbreaking enough to he considered the best.

[@Stefan-lz7vj]

But Dark Side of The Moon dropped 50 years ago and it's still the best album

[@emansfvera]

Come on now, we all know stadium arcadium is the peak of the chilli peppers albums

[@marianosaab2560]

@@emansfvera Thank you! This is nowhere near to SA.

[@gahan101]

You don't even listened to half of the abums that came out those last year! This isn't even the best Peppers album. Best albums have already been made a long time ago,man.

[@omniversalll]

Eddie and Carry Me Home are some of the greatest RHCP songs I've ever heard. John is peak John.

[@tonyortega4089]

My top 2 favs on this album for sure, I love them

[@gamesmaster1060]

Bro its not all john, some of these basslines are fire and chad is as great as ever

[@akiraergo4727]

yeah and the drummer, in the snow, white braid and pilllow chair ^^

[@christaylor7743]

Anthony, just because melons aren’t red hot and chilli doesn’t mean you can deduct 4 points.

[@baileyjones5744]

I'm now convinced Bella is actually a song about Anthony's Dog. I thought it was about a woman as well when I first heard it but after listening a couple more times it's obvious that this song is about his or someone close to him's dog. If you listen to it again with this in mind the lyrics make so much more sense

[@r7m]

Bradley also referring to late Sublime front man and his dog he’d bring on stage

[@baileyjones5744]

@@r7m there's also some very obvious lyrics that convince me it's definitely about a dog he lost. "She wants to live in LA, where every dog has her day" being one of them. The other being "Scotch tape on this broken vow, and wow it's time to live without my puppy's chow". This is so obvious to me now.

[@Georgeirfx]

Kiedis likes to sing about dogs - Death of a Martian from SA is also about a dog (I think Flea's one)

[@baileyjones5744]

@@Georgeirfx yeah I think that one was just a nice gesture from Anthony to Flea. To write a song to one of his best friends honouring his dog Martian. Kiedis was probably just as close to the dog as flea was too though.

[@Joris0815]

@@Georgeirfx It was a tribute song to Fleas dog, Martian, who had recently died at the time. Its one of my favourite songs.

[@eight8ate312]

In the snow has gone straight to S tier for RHCP songs for me.

[@stitchgrimly6167]

Good lord. It's just horrible.

[@karstenpuder3605]

@@stitchgrimly6167 ok..

[@roomathousandyearswide]

Yeah really bad one for me too

[@josephmiga]

Anthony you're really saying that the return of the dream canteen is a goofier name than the uplift mofo party plan.

[@jdeebz303]

I was just saying to my firend that Eddie is one of the best songs ever for the Peppers. I feel like they have captured feelings of Blood sugar sex magik, Californication and Stadium Arcadium throughout the album.

[@mateorull1825]

It's amazing to me how much of music enjoyment is contextual. I am going through an episode of my life where In the Snow spoke to me as if it were my best friend. Hence it's my favorite from the record.

[@DurfMcAllister]

In The Snow is so fucking good dude

[@tommyboyer9835]

Totally agree. That's why criticism by music critics doesn't mean much ultimately one man's treasure is another man's trash.

[@tomwilko7841]

Props for using 'hence' dude

[@CoingamerFL]

SLOOOOOOOOOW RODEOOOOOOOOO ROOOLL OOVEEEER ROOOLL OOOVEEEEER

[@JackieLombardi]

Idk much about rhcp but this is one of the greatest album covers I've ever seen

[@TheTriskit4]

Check em out for sure! Specifically Californiacation and stadium Arcadium

[@CoingamerFL]

You should see the canvases for the songs on Spotify.

[@armandoreis6523]

for me, the alternative cover is even better than this one

[@sly9889]

Blood sugar sex magic is peak rhcp for me

[@kettlebellmusclegain]

@@armandoreis6523 I agree.

[@DonPasquale_]

Actually a great album, already listened to it several more times than Unlimited Love

[@MothersOfMars]

Same. Unlimited Love didn’t land for me at all

[@DonPasquale_]

@@MothersOfMars Yeah I'm a pretty big Chili Peppers fan and it was one of my least favourite albums unfortunately. This, however, is one of my favourites.

[@anthonygonzalez6689]

@@DonPasquale_ unlimited love had some nice ones but yeah overall not the strongest. She’s a lover and here ever after are nice

[@cocacowboy21]

@@anthonygonzalez6689 Please listen to “White Braids & Pillow Chair” again :)

[@anthonygonzalez6689]

@@cocacowboy21 dang it’s a banger 🫡

[@dupersuperrevolution]

Fantano may have hated the final song on the album, but I really think it’s a great and unique sounding song with a lot of melodic emotion. I’ve honestly heard a few people say it’s their favorite song on the album.

[@AntwanThaSwan]

It's also a throwback to similar songs like "Deep Kick" & "Death of a Martian", some of my fave RHCP songs!

[@francomatiasmarron1274]

And it also sounds quite post punk-ish with that chorus drenched bass and the drum machine.

[@2702simmo]

My favourite on album surprised me when he said tgat

[@spiritualconnection4807]

One of my favorites of their whole discography.

[@nicosstereo]

Yeah. Loved that one.

[@Fimgus]

Fannytano, you cant just not give them a 10 because you cant handle the spiciness of a red hot chili pepper

[@Joris0815]

frusciante does the drum machines... melon you really dropped the ball on this one, this album is a love letter to the peppers past trough their individual music carreers outside of the peppers in a way. John did a bunch of thom yorke-esque electronic stuff, flea plays the trumpet

[@thegroove14]

Reminder that Flea voiced Donnie in The Wild Thornberrys.

[@thedeafelectrician420]

I’m gonna be so bummed when we get the Curry kicked it call

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

He was also a star wars character who got helicopter light sabered to death lol

[@thedeafelectrician420]

@@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342 go to bed wtf

[@lusciousluie]

I think this offering is much stronger musically than Unlimited Love's. Almost like THIS was the band's rebirth with Frusciante.

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

I put Unlimited Love down for a couple months, then listened to it again... ohhhhh, man, it grew on me so unbelievably well! As if the songs had all become classics in those 2 months 😁

[@danielciviello7263]

They definitely saved the best for last… unlimited love was the leftovers

[@danielc1291]

La la la la was one of the highlights imo. I never thought I’d hear a RHCP song with the ambient sounds heard on those Aphex Twin’s SAW II or in a Thom Yorke/ Radiohead- ish fashion (listen to Dawn Chorus or Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes LP)

[@MothersOfMars]

I enjoyed this one a lot more than Unlimited Love. UL was such a mess but this one was more the return I was looking for. I’d give it a 6.5-7 almost entirely because that final track is so damned smooth

[@JasanEX98]

When Anthony started eating his vegan burrito and exclaimed "these peppers are red, hot, and chili." I knew then he had to be one of the reviewers of all time

[@imthebestmayne122]

One of these days, Anthony Kiedis will get the respect he deserves.

[@jessejackson7546]

Hopefully!!!

[@PedroHskkkk]

people will get the vibe one day for sure

[@arthurdent6828]

One of these days Anthony will get what he deserves alright.

[@belalugosiundead]

No 😂 the most lame singer I’m the rock music and also way less talented then others. He’s lucky being in the band with real talents like flea and John

[@imthebestmayne122]

@@arthurdent6828 I'm not saying he's a good person bro, just that people don't get what he is going for with his vocals.

[@Olivander12]

As a teenager, I saw an ad for a concert by the Red Hot Chilli PIPERS (I think they are some kind of cover band). I did not read the ad properly and for 10 Minutes or so, I was super excited that RHCP was coming to my town. I went online and as I saw the low ticket prices, I realized the truth. That was quite a sad moment for me.

[@amramin2134]

The exact same thing with me. I used to live in a shitty conservative third world country so i knew it was too good to be true.

[@rottensaliva]

They are actually a full blown band of bagpipers.

[@PiPointOneFour]

Wow, he really shoved that whole chili pepper up there. Good job, melon.

[@diegosabillon]

Melon calling flea “breedable” for 10 min straight isnt a review

[@zhobz8583]

I was happy with this album more more that than their last one, I haven’t listen to either of the more than a couple times bits it’s glaringly obvious the highlights from this album and Melon Boy touched on them all. Lyrics don’t personally bother my much at all, so I guess to each their own, I listen to them for the grooves and good time and stop to other artist for more meaningful lyrics but it is also refreshing for me to here Keitus ramble on about goofy things in my playlists compared to other artists, something I know he can’t be consistent on.

[@RustyShackleford76]

Eddie has definitely become one of my top favorite RHCP songs immediately. It is such an amazing song!

[@washing_machine_guy]

To me, the reason I listen to these guys is not for the lyric writing or word meanings. It’s the chemistry the band has and how each instrument collides with one another to create this atmospheric feeling. And I think that’s why I’ve grown to their new stuff too because In The Snow and LaLaLaLaLaLaLa just create such a great feel that makes me want to be in a dark room and project a light show on the ceiling that looks a little like the northern lights. Maybe that’s just the Autism in me…

[@danielpesqueira9315]

Bella is actually about Keadis´ dog, that´s why he wants to feed her and he wants to her live in her farm, where she would have more space to run and play. Also noticable in " Bella lies and that´s alright, she´s *leaking* on my shoulder again. But yeah

[@chimerabirb]

As a person who can't understand a single word AK says without reading the lyrics: He sounds great in this album, especially in that spoken part of "In the snow"

[@toconnell88]

And on 'La La La La La'. Great crooning from AK on that one.

[@kagunslinger767]

Yeah same, I never needed to understand all the lyrics to enjoy RHCP, and Kiedis is doing an amazing job on this album.

[@robgriffin4801]

Yeah, if you are someone that needs good lyrics to enjoy music, RHCP will never appeal

[@KrikZ32]

@@robgriffin4801 100% they have solid lyrics in some songs but they've even said themselves the lyrical content comes second to what makes the song sound good. This is why you'll get what is essentially gibberish on some of their biggest hits like Can't Stop.

[@meowpacino21692]

Anthony is the OG spiritual lyrical miracle in your swimming pool

[@tomc4311]

Who's going to tell him that Bella is about a stray dog and that the Bradley lyric is a reference to Bradley Nowell of Sublime due to his love for dogs?

[@jovanreid6782]

Only, Bradley Nowell was a shitty dog owner.

[@tomc4311]

@@jovanreid6782 even better then seen as though he says "hell no, my name ain't Bradley!"

[@Bushidounohana]

Somehow, someway, I have missed your reviews for all these years. Truly missed. Now that I’ve discovered your channel, I’m unapologetically binging. Your critiques are perpetually spot-on with a sharp edge that flirts with being cutting, but somehow always strike the heart and mind with disarming honesty, insight, and cleverness. Your reflections take on a poetical appeal all their own, and I feel like I’m plugging myself into the privilege of higher-minded music consumption. Seriously. The lady does not protest too much here. Nor am I attempting to satirize you. Or myself. Thank you for your work, don’t mind me going down the list of my favorite bands, LPs, and otherwise!

[@debonaire_nerd]

*Limp Bizkit Review:* devours spicy dip *RHCP Review:* didn't even visit the deli

[@FoamyPint]

"At the very least, it wasn't boring" is probably the best way to review this album. I really liked it but I understand the criticisms about it, I was more surprised it came out so quick before the last album and that I found out about by an Amazon advert 😅

[@adamtopp733]

All songs on UL and dream canteen were made during the same recording sessions. And they saved the best for this one IMO. I love 3 or 4 from UL. But nearly all songs on Dream canteen are simply brilliant.

[@Dipweed1234]

Peace and Love, what a chorus on that. Perfect song imo.

[@1337professional]

when me and my boyfriend listened to this on release day, both our takeaways were "yup, that was certainly a chili peppers album"

[@thefly1203]

My fav tracks are Eddie Fake as f*ck The Drummer La La La La La La Carry me home In the Snow

[@briancherry8088]

This one is definitely a winner for me. It reminds me of the weirder stuff on Blood Sugar. Its experimental, and really feels like they took the shiny pop stuff and put it on Unlimited Love, and took all of the deeper cuts and put them on this one. This is more my peppers.

[@markjames8664]

Most peppers albums could be improved by dropping a few tracks. But maybe they just want to throw all the music out there and let people make their own playlists.

[@gamesmaster1060]

I usually would agree but I honestly enjoy every song on this album.

[@Met-ark]

I think its for not to bee too serious

[@robgriffin4801]

Yeah, rating these albums almost doesn't make sense. If you take the 12 strongest songs between the two albums, you have a true gem. Same could be said for Stadium Arcadium - 12 best songs there are one of the best albums of the 2000s. Getting penalized for releasing more music seems weird. Just don't listen to the songs you don't like - it's a few clicks to make a playlist of your faves on a streaming service. I love this approach, versus waiting years to release outtakes.

[@Met-ark]

@@robgriffin4801 What a best album 2000s, half songs you dont want to hear))). Last album, like their best, has better songs, so i auditioned it entirely. It is better tracklist for me today. And Sa dont listen at all.

[@robgriffin4801]

@@Met-ark I didn't say that. I think Stadium Arcadium is one of the top double albums of all time. My favorite RHCP album by far

[@ibrproductions]

Carry me Home (one of my favourites of the album) is not a pop rock songs, its actually a blues rock song

[@lexidarling]

Honestly this album was a very pleasant surprise, and this is coming from someone who hasn't really cared much about The Peps in over 15 years. I think the album's best moments kinda recapture a little bit of the goofy irreverent attitude that I always liked about them. As I get older I appreciate Kiedis's ridiculous lyrical style a lot more in general. Long live The Peps.

[@TheFrodoBaggins33]

I don't care what anyone says, "Tip of my Tongue" and "The Drummer" are really fun to listen to, always get hyped hearing them on the radio while I'm driving. Glad theres other bangers on the album, gonna check those out

[@sawysauce1256]

Saw the tour for this live, the strokes opened for rhcp right after Thunder cat warmed up the crowed, after the strokes did a song or two Eddie Vedder came out and did a cover of “Juicebox”, I’d never heard juicebox before the concert so now whenever I hear the original song it just doesn’t sound as good as eddie at all, will never forget it.

[@mikemasciantonio9323]

In The Snow is a masterpiece. Upon several listens of the outside looking in covered in blankets of snow. It’s just him n his muse. The spoken word does it perfectly placed poetic justification. Something only the someone can understand.

[@stitchgrimly6167]

I had to have a listen just to see if this is true and sure enough, its one of the worst songs I've ever heard. That drum machine is embarrassing. Everything about it is embarrassing.

[@Ascalipsa]

​@@stitchgrimly6167🧢

[@akiraergo4727]

yes my favorite

[@akiraergo4727]

@@stitchgrimly6167 you don't have ears!!! open your mind it's a masterpiece

[@stitchgrimly6167]

@@akiraergo4727 No, it's an abortion. Go listen to some Hendrix or something.

[@patrikkis3584]

I'm glad they made this album. However, I'm still waiting for anything better than The Getaway

[@CoingamerFL]

fr but this ain't that far away

[@frankalmanzar3492]

How do you think roulette is average? That song is beautiful!

[@ketinace88]

Roulette rocks so much, it’s on repeat 🔂 for me 👌🏾

[@jsauce311]

Just merge the best songs off of both albums and it's a pretty killer playlist

[@alexturley5183]

Album of the year for me . Can't stop listening.

[@zenmode13]

Yeah I think this is their best release in a while, it was awesome to hear so much more of John on this. Really reminded me of some great cuts from Stadium Arcadium. Bella is my fav RHCP song in a while

[@kvdoesreviews]

Haven't heard this one yet, might listen! Awesome video as usual, Fantano!

[@tomassantos4381]

Melon should do a classic review of sex magik

[@nickcds3419]

Shocked this got a 6. I absolutely LOVE this album.

[@aalexandromoreno]

A 6 is a fucking crime. At least a 7.5, but baldie has a hate boner for RHCP.

[@CoingamerFL]

this is like a 9/10 for me, it's so fun to listen to

[@Ascalipsa]

6 is actually pretty good for fantano lol

[@gamesmaster1060]

​@@Ascalipsa Yeah cause he actually uses the number scale properly lol

[@lucastavares4564]

I’ll be honest, at first listen, when “In the Snow” and “My Cigarette” came on, I felt nothing but disappointment. I said to myself “is this what they’ve become?” I’ve been looking forward to this album ever since Unlimited Love was released, I was excited to see where they’d go next. But then I was reminded that, uhhh, hello!! Two albums in 6 months is insane. For someone who’s been waiting over 5 years for the next album to come out and over 10 for Frusciante’s comeback, it’s really a privilege as a major fan to have these being released in my time. Regardless, the album grew on me. I started focusing on the positives of the album rather than highlighting the negatives. “Peace and Love” is a delicious song to listen in the car.“Eddie” is just a masterpiece in my opinion, which will definitely become a classic. “The Drummer” sounds like it came straight out of BTW. “Fake as f@ck” is them squeezing out their well known essence even after all these years in the biz. And some more moments that fulfilled my need as a fan for new music, like “Bella” and “Tippa my Tongue”. I’ll forever love this band, and recognize when they mess up, but on this one, they were far from that.

[@akiraergo4727]

why don't you like in the snow ?

[@rafindeed]

what i absolute love about peppers is that they create music they like and that reflect their personality as a band and style. Its so rare nowadays to hear music from an old band and not only they are still releasing bangers but you also can still hear their old selves there with pieces that remain constant through all their history. In a world of overproduced, boring music, to have a band as famous as red hot is ,and their music being so free flowing is a bless. Anthony is not the best lyrical writer but i will defend his "im doing my own thing" approach followed by amazing musicians whose passion bleed in their music. You wont ever attend to a red hot concert and not feel that they do what they love. Flea erratic and contagious groove followed by jonhs guitar that sings to the audience is such an amazing experience to attend.

[@nicoc6436]

This was so much better than unlimited love. The Drummer is one of the best song they wrote, Eddie too, and generally I feel like they matured a lot on writing and harmonising parts, Chad is even more prominent I think than ever. This album also feels a lot more like a live performance most of the times, which is their forte. But my god Kiedis drags everything down, he improved his skills he is more consistent than previous albums, but how is it possible he cannot write anything worth listening?

[@akiraergo4727]

I thought like you at first, but with multiple listening, I like these two album equally! but you're right for the quality of ROTC ;)

[@datcat11scratch]

Okay but why is it the "return" of the dream canteen? Was the dream canteen ever here before? What about the canteen makes it so dreamy in the first place, even?

[@vitormelomedeiros]

come on guys this has got to be one of the albums of all time!!! it's so full of music!!!

[@riccardoarpea9966]

Life long fan of the peppers here, i’d like to share my perspective on their music. Seems like one of Fantano’s major issues with the band is the nonsense in the lyrics, which i totally understand. Personally though, as a non native english speaker, i tend to focus more on the musicality if the words rather than the meaning, and in that department i feel like Kiedis excells. Other than that i feel like the band has never put out anything remotely bad, but i get some of the criticism. Ultimately, if you’re the kind of person that focuses more on the music, the rythm, the groove, there’s always something worth your attention in a chilis lp.

[@tschrky303]

I have to say I really dig their latest platter. I mean...the album title says it all - this is the LP I've been waiting for since By the Way, my favorite RHCP record. The Return of the Dream Canteen isn't as bloated as Stadium Arcadium, while still managing to cover roughly the same terrain size, so one doesn't feel as overwhelmed by all the different detours and side trips. It's also more consistently fun than both stints with Josh Klinghoffer (though The Getaway comes fairly close), and while it doesn't have a track as ecstatic as "The Heavy Wing", it beats Unlimited Love just for the fact that it doesn't contain a major clunker like "She's a Lover", my least favorite RHCP song since "Pea". The worst song on ROTDC, "Afterlife", sounds pretty much like a SA leftover, but it's still miles better than "She's a Lover" since it doesn't have an overcooked chorus and an ugly guitar sound at the end. "My Cigarette" and "Copperbelly" would be the other two not-all-that interesting tunes here for me, but at least they were trying something different with the former, which makes up for the song's repetitive feel; and while the latter's chorus gives me "One Way Traffic" vibes, the track overall manages to stand on its own and is catchy enough. That's pretty much it for the gripes - the rest of the LP I think is stellar. Yes, some moments of déjà vu do pop up here and there (and they're mostly related to Stadium Arcadium), but that's bound to happen I suppose-especially since RHCP have been using the melodic-alternative-rock-with-the-occasional-funk-workout blueprint since Californication, to various degrees of success. My personal favorite tracks are "Roulette", with its yacht rock guitar licks and grooves; the feel-good "Shoot Me a Smile", which would've fit nicely on BTW; "La La La La La La La La", whose verses kinda remind of what Paul Weller was doing circa Saturns Pattern; and the closer "In the Snow", a six-minute electro-rock/post-punk hybrid with spoken word passages. As for the group members themselves, they're all doing their usual thing...and they do not disappoint. Anthony Kiedis gives a really nuanced performance on "Eddie", a song that didn't do all that much for me initially, but it really thrives within the confines of the album. He can go from crooning to rhyme-spitting, depending on the track. John Frusciante is the MVP here, but he doesn't go overboard like he did on SA. Instead, he plays in a more understated fashion (not dissimilar to the one on BTW), and when he does show off, it makes sense due to the context ("Eddie"). And then we have Flea and Chad Smith, the ever-reliable rhythm section that holds it all together. None of them have a clear-cut standout moment to shine like they had on UL ("One Way Traffic", "The Heavy Wing"), but the LP is stronger for it. Lyrically, it's the same-old-same-old - a mix of pop-culture references, double entendres/innuendos and personal stories. It may be gibberish to some, but I don't listen to RHCP for deep and profound lyrics. All in all, I'm very pleased with the result and if this ends up being their last album, I couldn't complain whatsoever because they would end on a high note. Rating: decent to strong 8

[@felixorozco4055]

love your writing style and the in depth review, cheers

[@WillTheSkillet]

I actually liked She’s a Lover 😭

[@SwagMaster824]

Very good review I read the entire thing

[@luisch8660]

@@WillTheSkillet me too wtf is so catchy

[@tschrky303]

@@WillTheSkillet I'm probably in the minority on that one and I'll admit that I'm a bit biased there, as I've revisited "Lovefool" by The Cardigans just prior to the release of UL, although the similarity of the choruses is still a minor nitpick in the grand scheme of things. I do enjoy some parts of "She's a Lover" (the faux-one intro, the verses, the bridge with the guitar solo), but as a whole, it's just too big of a mess in order for me to consider the track a keeper.

[@JacaboBlanco]

3:50 that's exactly what makes it great. The misdirection. The change in tone mid song multiple times.

[@jalenforty8491]

Eddie is easily the best song they’ve released since 2006 and possibly even 2002

[@MarkGraves5]

Melon went FULL Unkle Adams when he read those first lyrics. Tell me I'm wrong.

[@ThroughTheSmile]

I really enjoyed this album

[@jamesprada1200]

Anthony I can't even hear this review where I am present moment, but Id bet u think what I do, which is they could have released 1 perfect record as usual. I honestly feel that both 2022 albums contained 15 great songs and 2 alright ones. I accept they chose their strategy opposed to a more magical approach. Just thankful Frusciante is back. Life feels right with John back and I missed him greatly. Feels so good to not have to talk about his absence when I speak on them now. Those who don't know John is back are after all unable to have a worthy opinion so it just works out really good b/c those with opinions thst matter atleast knew Johm returned. Our Jimi Hendrix that lived twice. Doing great things a whole 10 years off from rock music. Very graetful

[@TheBloodiac]

I have to admit, I didn't expect such a fairly positive review.

[@robgriffin4801]

Yeah, nothing trendier in the music upper echelon than dumping on the peps

[@ringomynigro]

Congrats to RHCP for matching the genius of "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"! 👏👏👏

[@CoingamerFL]

I mean, to be fair...

[@YungBuckTheLabrat]

I really enjoy Unlimited love but I prefer return of the dream canteen

[@YtheMathGuy]

Hey, met Bruce Barber yesterday and told us your story- congrats!!

[@vsmcax1007]

With the pervasiveness of streaming services and custom playlists... maybe bands don't have to worry so much about bloated albums. I ended up paring down the 34(!!) total tracks from UL/Dream Canteen to just 11 on YT music. Clocks in at about 47 minutes and once you get them in perfect order, it plays like one of their best ever. As a hard core fan, I'll just pretend like those other 23 songs are b-sides and enjoy the best RHCP album (that I curated for myself) in DECADES!

[@danielc1291]

I’d like to hear it that way! Can you share the order?

[@vsmcax1007]

1. Black Summer 2. Bag of Grins 3. Here ever After 4. The Heavy Wing 5. These are the Ways 6. Aquatic Mouth Dance 7. Shoot me a Smile 8. Peace and Love 9. Whatchu Thinkin 10. The Drummer 11. Eddie Honestly I just pretend this is the album and it plays like their heaviest since OHM (but better and more refined) with a bit of funk through the middle. Feel free to mix it up if there's other songs you like more. I think this experiment shows that RHCP could continue to out do themselves if they were willing to be more judicious with their output (particularly AK) and maybe work with a different producer (or produce an album themselves). Enjoy!

[@jonathancarranza6046]

@@vsmcax1007 Bro It's Only Natural and She's a Lover are two of their greatest songs, how are they not on your list.

[@robgriffin4801]

Amen. Giving the people what they want.

[@ecoRfan]

@@jonathancarranza6046 basically anyone can pick about a dozen of their favorites and they will probably be different. I’m not a fan of Natural but like Lover even if it’s straightforward.

[@halflifeguitarist4224]

I grew to love this record especially after a few listens. This is a fantastic review of the album with many accurate criticisms I found myself laughing with in agreement.

[@FreshPotsGaming]

Tippa My Tongue is a great funky tune. The "yeah yeah yeahs" is straight from Sly and The Family Stone.

[@akiraergo4727]

yeahh so cool

[@thelyonking5812]

Honestly love this album

[@mattd1659]

Must be difficult for Anthony, to be in a band with 3 musicians considered by most to be world class with their respective instruments and then Kiedis is just hanging around going ‘shabba dabba California’

[@jj-po2qy]

It would be hard if Anthony and flea weren't life long friends. A large part of the commercial appeal of the RHCP is Anthony.

[@thehumbugs1506]

Melon, give us the damn 1975 album review.

[@inesmiranda4992]

I actually think we should value Anthony's work right now. Even if there's some strange lyrics as usual and there might be some other things we cannot see meaning in, the vocal melodies are really really good and interesting, a lot more worked on. In the Snow's "poems" are one of my favorite things, all the alliterations are rhymes are so good to ear, it's kind of inspiring tbh. My favorite album has always been Blood Sugar Sex Magik and yet I love earing ROTDC right now, I just can't stop listening to it on repeat. I might not be the most imparcial person because I love John and everything he does, in and out the chili peppers, but his electronic inputs in this album are giving me a really good time. I'm glad I'm alive and I'm able to experience what's happening.

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Unlimited Love was a lot better for me. This was one had more of a consistent psychedelic funky theme to it that was unique however became a little too repetitive for me

[@NatsumiMovies]

I find it funny how most people I know dislike this RHCP album but melon gives it a 6/10 never change, melon, never change

[@MattG003]

I thought there was no way he would give it more than a light 5

[@swhipple]

The fuck? Nah that shit is amazing me and a crazy amount of fans love it to death already, idk what planet you're living on

[@NatsumiMovies]

@@swhipple im gonna go to hell for this but its got like a 70 on metacritic and iirc spectrum pulse and rocked disliked this album lmao i legit thought melon would either give this a 4 or a yunoreview if anything im surprised he didnt even make this a not bad review

[@DenisMoricMedia]

I too am puzzled by Anthony's positive-leaning reaction to this album, I was expecting to sulk with him as a frustrated and confused RHCP fan so I was surprised he liked it as much as he did

[@Skateandcreate9]

Most people i know think its great and that unlimited love and this album are a complete return to form for the group. These two albums are basically our Stadium Arcadium 2.0

[@andrew_zed3162]

I didn't like this album the first few listens, but then it clicked and now I really love it. The only song I don't like(for now) is My Cigarette. The song Bella is amazing. "Hell no my name ain't Bradley" definitely makes me smile. The guitars on this song are so beautiful. And the entire song basically builds to the lyrics "And now the moment, The one we notice" followed by some delicate playing I don't think we've heard from them before. Smith's drumming is looser and closer to his live drumming but just barely stays within the confines of not overplaying for a studio album, which is a very interesting sound. I think this is one of his best studio performances. This is just a mature band that is synced up. Frusciante's guitar work is so musical. It's outstanding.

[@fedmeister4193]

This is much better than I could’ve asked thank you

[@Matiyanezc]

Sadly, you are being totally biased by your hate on Anthony kiedis..therefore is impossible for me to take you seriously. All the hits from the past of the RCHP that you mentioned in this video have goofy lyrics as well but that doesn’t mean they lack of quality and genius from the band. Dream canteen is pure gold..you just can’t see that.

[@joetwodogs]

I love how 'The Peps' is a subtle dig at RHCP, but also kind of slaps

[@MrPuff1026]

I for one am happy they found their dream canteen.

[@austindanquer92]

10/10 beautiful record best band ever

[@lucasgraeff5391]

my name is red hot chilli peppers and the only thing I can say is thanks for the revieew!

[@Ringowasprettygood]

ok this is easily one of the funniest reviews to watch, having not heard the album, hearing you describe all these hair-brained, stupid ass ideas and lyrics, but still be a mostly positive review. it isnt but it feels like accidentally condescending and i love it

[@CoingamerFL]

I'm honestly kind of ashamed to admit that My Cigarette might be my favorite song on the album, it's so fun to listen and sing along to, it never gets repetitive to me I love it sooo much lmao

[@KingWizaedLizrdgizard]

This isn’t king gizzard

[@danieljones3846]

Bella, Eddie, & The Drummer. 3 new RHCP classics in my opinion.

[@akiraergo4727]

you're right :D

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

I enjoyed it thought it was interesting and fun, the closing song is awesome. "In the snow"

[@theonatsis3126]

RHCP have always been goof balls. Don't take Anthony too seriously..