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List Price: $11.98 | | Label: Capitol
Salesrank: 153536
Released: October 27, 1989 |
| Our Price: $14.25 |
| Used Price: $1.98 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers Track Listing:
1. True Men Don't Kill Coyotes
2. Baby Appeal
3. Buckle Down
4. Get Up and Jump
5. Why Don't You Love Me
6. Green Heaven
7. Mommy Where's Daddy
8. Out in L.A.
9. Police Helicopter
10. You Always Sing the Same
11. Grand Pappy du Plenty
The Red Hot Chili Peppers Reviews:
Funk, Rap, Punk, and Ughhh, All Rolled Into One 
2009-01-14 - This is the Chili Peppers first album, and it is a completely different band then what they are today. This music is like a genre in itself. It mixes Funk, Rap, Punk, and Ughhh all into one. It is great for any Chili Pepper fan to know where the band has come from. This album is also great for anyone interested in a new and great type of music. I highly recomend this album to anyone. And any music fan can and will enjoy this unique sampling of great music.
Killer debut from a one-of-a-kind group 
2008-08-30 - RHCP had been kicking around in various forms for a number of years before getting signed to Capitol records and releasing their debut album in 1984. The band (wisely) decided to select the best 11 songs in their library to record for the new album. The self-titled debut still sounds fresh almost 25 years after it's initial release. For a debut release, the record is surprisingly consistent throughout, much more so than the less-than-stellar followup Freaky Styley which consisted mainly of cover songs and songs that didn't make the cut for this debut release. This album introduces a number of RHCP's unique qualities that would be staples of their music up through the BloodSugarSexMagik era (Kiedis' fast rap delivery over Flea's fast slap/plucking bass). The album proves to be one of group's better 80s efforts, second only to the phenomenal Uplift Mofo Party Plan. Where this album falters in comparison to later works is in the lyrics department-- let's just say Anthony's lyrical writing has much improved since 1984.
True Men Don't Kill Coyotes-- A timeless RHCP classic, wouldn't have been out of place on any of their albums.
Baby Appeal-- Sort of the antithesis of TMDKC, Baby Appeal dates itself as a clear product of the 1980s. Not a bad song by any means, but falls victim to the aforementioned juvenile lyrics, among other things.
Buckle Down-- Great song through and through, Buckle is where the album really takes flight.
Get Up and Jump-- Picks right up where Buckle Down left off, the title of this one pretty much reflects what you'll hear.
Why Don't You Love Me-- A strange song; not an uncommon phenomenon on early RHCP efforts. A fun one. You just have to hear it.
Green Heaven-- ....is where the albums really climaxes. Great lyrics that rival the best Kiedis has ever written, a very environmentally conscious number. Probably my favorite on the album.
Mommy Where's Daddy-- Classify this one next to "Why Don't You Love Me". Nice interlude-like number.
Out in LA-- Back to the meat, another one of the album's finest. An autobiographical number that pretty much outlines RHCP-- both lyrically and musically.
Police Helicopter-- The definition of the classic RHCP sound. Fast, bass-heavy, loud.
You Always Sing the Same-- Probably the weakest track on the album, sounds more like something you'd hear on Freaky Styley. Luckily it's only 10 seconds long.
Grand Pappy Du Plenty-- Actually an interesting instrumental. RHCP instrumentals are always good, but they stopped doing them after Mother's Milk's "Pretty Little Ditty." This one is actually a dark sounding song, much different than the rest of the tunes here.
If you spring for a copy of this record, make sure you grab the 2003 remastered disc. I've owned both that and the original, and the remastered one sounds about 1,000 times better than the original mix. They did a fantastic job-- instruments are loud, in your face, and Kiedis' vocals have never sounded better. The remastered version also offers demo versions of the tracks on the album in addition to the studio cuts, all of which are skippable except the fantastic "What It Is" as the album closer. It fits right in with all the studio tracks and it's a shame it was left off the record.
Nice debut from the Chili Peppers
2008-04-23 - The Red Hot Chili Peppers` self titled debut is like a lot of bands` debut albums. The band showcases the Chili Peppers` unique blend of hard rock and funk in a raw, youthful manner. Obviously the songs wasn`t all that polished and the songwriting pretty immature at times, but you get a glimpse of the Chili Peppers` greatness listening to them. Favorite songs: True Men Don`t Kill Coyotes and Get Up and Jump.
Wizard of Oz 
2008-03-08 - After listening to this album, I have decided that the Flying Monkeys in The Wizard of Oz formed a band called The Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Bare Roots
2008-02-18 - Most people know the red hot chili peppers because of their Californiacation or maybe Blood sugar sex magik albums, either way those are pretty modern perspectives on a band that's been around for 20+ years. So heres the beginnings, and as basic as they are (poor producing) the real musical talent and genius benhind the songs really shines through. Though the origianl guitarist HIllel Slovak is not present and is replaced by the somewhat bland playing of Jack Sherman the same message of pure raw energy and funky vibe is still translated.Not only are the orginal tracks on here, some of the chili's first recordings are included which is awesome. I have to admit, as a modern chili peppers fan, i was skeptical after a few listens, even thinking it was kinda silly sounding, i have more recently found the cool in this album and can't put it down. RED HOT ROCKS!!
