Californication CD

The Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Californication" nails that alt-rock nostalgia while throwing in a few jabs with tracks like "Scar Tissue" and the title gem. It's like biting into an overstuffed burrito, dripping with the comeback of Frusciante that leaves you satisfied yet wanting more. Without needing a parental advisory, this album slaps with emotional weight and clever humor, making you laugh, think, and feel all at once.