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Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD

Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD

4.7(18 ratings)

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Our take on the Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD

Californication is the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 comeback album, the first with guitarist John Frusciante since Blood Sugar Sex Magik. It leans on melodic, radio-friendly rock ("Scar Tissue," "Otherside," "Californication") rather than the funk-rap of the early 90s. The album is a clean, parental-advisory-free release. At $3.57 at Alibris as of November 8, 2026, it is a low-cost way to own a widely owned rock record.

Best forFans of the Frusciante-era Chili PeppersCasual rock listeners who want the hitsBuilding a 90s alternative rock collectionGift buyers on a small budget
Pros
  • Frusciante's return gives the band its most melodic guitar work
  • Strong singles: "Scar Tissue," "Otherside," "Californication"
  • Clean version with no parental advisory sticker
  • Widely available and cheap on CD
  • Consistent front-to-back album, not just singles
Cons
  • Production is often called thin and compressed
  • Some fans miss the heavier funk of earlier albums
  • Ballad-heavy second half divides listeners
  • CD format offers no streaming convenience

Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD prices at every store

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD price history

Lowest price we've seen: $3.57 on Nov 8 at alibris. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 8.

What reviewers say

  • 4.7 / 518 ratings

Listeners rate it highly, 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, and treat it as one of the band's best albums. Praise centers on the songwriting and Frusciante's guitar; criticism targets the dry, compressed mix.

What people mention
  • SongwritingPraisedListeners single out the melodies and the run of hits as the album's strength.
  • Guitar workPraisedFrusciante's return is widely called the record's defining ingredient.
  • ProductionCriticisedOwners describe the mix as thin and heavily compressed compared with earlier albums.
  • Funk factorMixedSome fans feel the band traded its funk edge for radio-friendly rock.

About the Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD

The Red Hot Chili Peppers - of the quadruple platinum smash Blood Sugar Sex Magik - are back with their 1st album in 4 years (perhaps their most anticipated album ever). Most importantly, Californication marks the homecoming of guitarist John Frusciante, a key ingredient in the group's most successful albums. His return signals the energized re-emergence of one of rock's premier emotional and exciting bands. And, NO parental advisory sticker required! 1st single/video: "Scar Tissue."

Specifications

Artist
Red Hot Chili PeppersSource
Genre
Pop, RockSource

Questions and answers

Is this the clean version?
Yes. The listing notes no parental advisory sticker, so it is the clean release.
Which singles are on it?
"Scar Tissue," "Otherside," "Californication," "Around the World" and "Parallel Universe" were all released from the album.
Is it worth buying on CD?
At $3.57 at Alibris as of November 8, 2026, it is a cheap way to own a classic rock album in physical form.
Is this a good first Chili Peppers album?
Yes. It is melodic and accessible, and a common entry point for new listeners.
How does it compare with Blood Sugar Sex Magik?
Californication is slower and more melodic; Blood Sugar Sex Magik is funkier and heavier.
When is the price lowest?
Used and new CD prices for this album are already low; check the price history for dips below the current $3.57.
Where is the Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD cheapest?
At alibris, for $3.57, 60% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings.
Where can I buy the Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication CD?
5 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, alibris, Target, Best Buy, Urban Outfitters.

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