Freaky Styley
A manic collision of P-Funk groove and Hollywood punk energy. Raw, horn-heavy, and driven by Flea's most aggressive slap-bass performances.
August 16, 1985 · EMI USA
A manic collision of P-Funk groove and Hollywood punk energy. Raw, horn-heavy, and driven by Flea's most aggressive slap-bass performances.
August 16, 1985 · EMI USA
A greasy, loose-limbed groove replaces the stiff post-punk angles of the debut as the band surrenders to a dense, horn-flecked funk-rock hybrid. Recorded in Detroit under the guidance of P-Funk mastermind George Clinton, the tracks trade commercial polish for a playful, chaotic energy fueled by the return of guitarist Hillel Slovak.
How does Freaky Styley sound next to the rest of Red Hot Chili Peppers's catalogue?
The writing leans far further into party celebration than the rest of the catalogue.
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