Black Summer
A mid-tempo return to form defined by Frusciante’s bluesy, chiming guitar and a melancholic, stadium-sized hook that captures a sense of weary longing.
February 4, 2022 · WARNER Music Benelux
A mid-tempo return to form defined by Frusciante’s bluesy, chiming guitar and a melancholic, stadium-sized hook that captures a sense of weary longing.
February 4, 2022 · WARNER Music Benelux
Black Summer marks the long-awaited return of the band's most celebrated lineup, and the sound is one of profound, comfortable chemistry. It moves away from the high-velocity funk of their earlier years in favor of a seasoned, melodic alternative rock sound that feels like a late-afternoon sun: bright but fading. The track is built around John Frusciante's signature guitar work, which oscillates between clean, bell-like arpeggios and a soaring, blues-inflected solo that provides the emotional core of the piece. Anthony Kiedis delivers the lyrics with a curious, slightly Irish-inflected cadence in the verses, adding a layer of folk-like storytelling to the stadium-ready production.
How does Black Summer sound next to the rest of Red Hot Chili Peppers's catalogue?
The vocals lean notably further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.
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