The sixth of six albums recorded by Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante during 2004, Curtains was initially tracked on the musician's living room floor and subsequently overdubbed with Carla Azar of Autolux on drums, Ken Wylde on upright bass, and Omar Rodriguez of the Mars Volta, who lent his guitar playing to a pair of tracks. Initiated by the stellar, Dylanesque acoustic tones of "The Past Recedes," Curtains opens to reveal evocative, soulful material like "Lever Pulled" and the bright, melodic reflection known as "A Name." The magical "Ascension -- which uses George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" as a touchstone -- offsets the piano dirge "Leap Your Bar," but Frusciante's increasing comfort as a vocalist during this prolific spell is what is most notable. One needs to look no further than the beauty of "Anne" (which is arguably the best of the lot here) for evidence. But Curtains is the sum of its parts. Nearly always inventive, the 11 tunes here collect to form one magnificent piece of art.
Born: March 5, 1970 in New YorkHappy Birthday to not only a fine guitarist but a very creative and inspiring spirit. As a kid I grew up listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers (primarily the Freaky Styley LP) along with a variety of KISS records. As their career progressed I like many, wrote them off around the Californication/By The Way period. It was only until recently this past October I had...
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Just got 2 of John's cds, Curtians and Shadows Collide with People. So friggin good, you have to hear it. Everyone has to hear it.
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This is a definite "lay your head down and enjoy all the sounds coming out of your freakin good new earphones" song...I've been sitting here for a while, listening to music and the tv is playing in the background. When I looked up after this song, I realised porn was playing. Odd.
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Here, Chucky. This is John Frusciante
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I love the days when I have classes. I can't think of a better subject than learning about audio productions. This picture was one I took of John Frusciante at the Vegas show in 2005. I love this picture!!!
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Here, Chucky. This is John Frusciante
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I love the days when I have classes. I can't think of a better subject than learning about audio productions. This picture was one I took of John Frusciante at the Vegas show in 2005. I love this picture!!!
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Born: March 5, 1970 in New YorkHappy Birthday to not only a fine guitarist but a very creative and inspiring spirit. As a kid I grew up listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers (primarily the Freaky Styley LP) along with a variety of KISS records. As their career progressed I like many, wrote them off around the Californication/By The Way period. It was only until recently this past October I had...
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This is a definite "lay your head down and enjoy all the sounds coming out of your freakin good new earphones" song...I've been sitting here for a while, listening to music and the tv is playing in the background. When I looked up after this song, I realised porn was playing. Odd.
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Just got 2 of John's cds, Curtians and Shadows Collide with People. So friggin good, you have to hear it. Everyone has to hear it.
More >
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