Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live in Hyde Park
Posted by Guest Writer on Thu, 29 Sep 2005.
Anthony Kiedis - Vocals
Michael Balzary (known as "Flea") - Bass
Chad Smith - Drums
John Frusciante - Guitar
Taken from their shows in June 2004, Live in Hyde Park captures the Red Hot Chili Peppers at their very best. Heralded by a tense intro, the funky, fists-in-the-air sound of "Can't Stop" cutting through is one of those moments that make live albums so compelling for those who were there and those who weren't. The Peppers go on to play through 2 CDs' worth of favourites from By the Way and Californication plus newer material such as "Fortune Faded", "Rolling Sly Stone" and "Leverage of Space". Even older songs like "Under the Bridge" and "Give it Away", sound fresh although they are 13 years old. Live in Hyde Park is definitely worth buying.
It's amazing that a band in their third decade of success can release a live album, but the Chili Peppers prove that they've still got it and I think they will continue being around for a long time.
By Nisai
