{"product_id":"red-hot-chili-peppers-by-the-way-cd","title":"Red Hot Chili Peppers - By the Way [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Hot Chili Peppers' By the Way, released in 2002, finds the Los Angeles band trading some of their trademark funk for lush, melodic songwriting, presented here on CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the comeback success of Californication, the band reunited with producer Rick Rubin and leaned heavily into John Frusciante's love of sixties pop, harmony vocals and atmospheric guitar textures. Anthony Kiedis's singing grew more tuneful and vulnerable, and the result was the most melodic, introspective album of their career up to that point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title track, By the Way, bursts out of the gate, flipping between frantic verses and a soaring, singalong chorus. The Zephyr Song drifts along on breezy, sun-drenched harmonies, while Can't Stop delivers a tight, choppy funk riff that became a live staple. Universally Speaking adds gentle, string-kissed warmth, showcasing the softer side that runs through much of the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrusciante's layered backing vocals and textured guitar parts give the songs a shimmering depth that rewards repeat listens on good headphones, with fresh new details emerging each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans who love the band's sunnier, more reflective side, By the Way remains a high point, a confident, beautifully crafted album that shows just how far they had travelled from their funk-punk roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453241008433,"sku":"093624814023","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/1200x1200bb_7f56e5e5-3ffd-4aa3-be7f-5b29321e094f.jpg?v=1794228839","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/red-hot-chili-peppers-by-the-way-cd","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}