Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

John Frusciante Returns, Part 2

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Nov 8, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Two Albums in Six Months

  • The Red Hot Chili Peppers released two albums in six months, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen.
  • John Frusciante views them as two halves of the same whole, recorded during the same sessions.
INSIGHT

Sequencing Philosophy

  • Album sequencing matters on multiple levels, including having distinct beginnings, middles, and ends.
  • The end should reveal unexpected elements, and vinyl sequencing influences the digital experience.
INSIGHT

Live Setlist Dynamics

  • Anthony Kiedis controls the live setlist, while album sequencing is more collaborative.
  • The band prioritizes hits for large audiences but balances new material and deep cuts.
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