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Blood Sugar Sex Magik
''Blood Sugar Sex Magik'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Rick Rubin, it was the band's first record released on Warner Bros. Records. The musical styles of ''Blood Sugar Sex Magik'' differed notably from the techniques employed on the Chili Peppers' preceding album, ''Mother's Milk'', and featured little use of heavy metal guitar riffs. The album's subject matter incorporated sexual innuendos and references to drugs and death as well as themes of lust and exuberance.
Peaking at number one in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, and at three on the United States' ''Billboard'' 200, the album has sold over 13 million copies worldwide and was the Red Hot Chili Peppers' introduction into worldwide popularity and critical acclaim. ''Blood Sugar Sex Magik'' produced an array of hit singles including the hugely successful "Under the Bridge". The other four singles released were "Give It Away", "Suck My Kiss", "Breaking the Girl", and "If You Have to Ask". Guitarist John Frusciante quit the band mid-tour in 1992 (not returning until 1998) due to his inability to cope with the album's popularity. ''Blood Sugar Sex Magik'' is recognized as an influential and seminal component of the alternative rock explosion in the early 1990s. Steve Huey of AllMusic noted that ''Blood Sugar Sex Magik'' is "...probably the best album the Chili Peppers will ever make."
==Background==
In 1988, the band's guitarist Hillel Slovak died of a heroin overdose. Drummer Jack Irons subsequently quit, leaving vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea to search for a new guitarist and drummer.〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. p. 220–229〕 As an avid fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante expressed interest in joining the band, but former P-Funk guitarist DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight had already been chosen to fill Slovak's place.〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. p. 230〕〔VH1's Behind the Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers – 2002〕 When the chemistry between McKnight and the rest of the band was determined to be nonexistent, he was fired.〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. p. 229〕 During that time, Frusciante was about to become a part of Thelonious Monster, a punk rock band formed by Bob Forrest; however, he was asked by Flea to join the Chili Peppers and accepted instantly.〔〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. p. 232〕 Drummer Chad Smith joined the band two weeks prior to pre-production of ''Mother's Milk'', following successful open-auditions.〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. p. 233〕 ''Mother's Milk'' would become the band's second album to enter in the ''Billboard'' 200, peaking at number 52. Although the record was mildly successful, production was weighed down by producer Michael Beinhorn. He convinced Frusciante to play with an overall heavier tone, and instructed Kiedis to write lyrics that would be more radio viable, thus causing the band to feel restricted creatively.〔〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. pp. 240–4〕
As the Chili Peppers' contract with EMI came to an end, they began looking for a new record company to release their next album. The group reached a consensus to go with Sony BMG/Epic, with the proviso that they buy out their last album from EMI.〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. p. 260〕 Even though the label promised it would take only a few days, the process stretched out into several months.〔 Although a deal had been made with Sony/Epic, Mo Ostin of Warner Bros. Records called Kiedis to congratulate him on the successful deal, and complimented the rival record label.〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. p. 261〕 Kiedis recalled of the situation: "The coolest, most real person we had met during all these negotiations had just personally called to encourage me to make a great record for a rival company. That was the kind of guy I'd want to be working for."〔Kiedis, Sloman, 2004. pp. 261–262〕 Kiedis pursued the idea, and eventually dropped the contract with Sony in favor of a deal with Warner Bros. Ostin called an old friend at EMI, who immediately allowed for the label transfer.〔〔
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