phil.i.stein Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 the fingers have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I'll be reserving full judgement until I hear the album, but Rain Dance Maggie is a grower. The thing with the new guy Josh Klinghoffer is he is one of John Frusciante's close friends, and also toured with the Chili's as a second guitarist on their last tour or two, so, to me, he's the natural choice as John's replacement. Apparently, he adds some good bv's to the new record, and plays keyboards too, so I think everything will be fine. Let's face it, the Chilis won't be getting in any old shmuck to replace Mr. Frusciante, will they? He's got to be good to get anywhere near that band. But I think they do need a different producer. Rick Rubin has worked on every album RHCP have put out in the last 20 years. His producton style is...well...pretty minimal (I've read stories of him helping bands to set up the gear for the right sound, then buggering off for days at a time, and just letting the band play to the engineer), and I think it's their sound and not the band that is getting a bit tired. Of their more recent output, I find their more atmospheric stuff like "Desecration Smile" works really well, so I would love to hear them hook up with someone who would give them a whole new edge, but still retain that unique RHCP vibe. I'm a fan, and want to stay a fan. Hate it when my favourite bands bore me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 [quote name='phil.i.stein' post='1346663' date='Aug 20 2011, 08:03 PM']the fingers have it.[/quote] And the EMG pup and pre that he installed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='1347553' date='Aug 21 2011, 09:24 PM']And the EMG pup and pre that he installed... [/quote] ah yes, granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 According to this month's BP, Flea's pulled out of the deal to make the Fleabasses. He reckoned he just couldn't deal with the business side of it any more. Apparently the new album is all vintage Fenders (mostly his Olympic White '61 Jazz and another '61 Jazz with a custom butterfly paint job by Damien Hurst). I'll give the new album a listen. But I haven't really been able to stomach any post-One Hot Minute RHCP - they've lost the edginess that made them what they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Looks like he is back to using his modulus's live. Taken from a very recent show and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 [quote name='tommorichards' post='1351737' date='Aug 25 2011, 08:42 PM']Looks like he is back to using his modulus's live. Taken from a very recent show and [/quote] I wonder if it's going to stop being the Funk Unlimited and become the Flea Bass again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Just use a friggin Ray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 +1 to MM20, to me the typical Flea tone will always be a Ray into a 2001rb with rbh cabs. I don't know why he moved away from GK but it sounds to me like he moved away from MMs for stupid reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Apparently they wouldnt make him a signature model. I really dislike the Modulus designs...they sound 'ok' but a little brittle. Nowt like a Musicman Humbucker, no matter what the expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.