"John Anthony Frusciante (born in New York on March 5th 1970) though probably best known for his time as guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is a respected, acclaimed and prolific solo artist in his own right. Joining the Chili Peppers in 1988 after the death of Hillel Slovak, the band’s original guitarist, Frusciante was featured on both Mother’s Milk and Blood Sugar Sex Magik. However, John’s rise was short lived. On May 7th, 1992, John quit the band just before the Chili Peppers were due on stage. (He did however play the show). His departure was considered a result of mental illness caused by his indulgence indrugs, as well as heavy fatigue from touring.
In 1994, John released Niandra Lades & Usually Just A T-Shirt, his first solo album. Some of the material had already been recorded whilst he was on tour. Many fans consider this album to be his best solo album which included many bizarre and aptly named songs such as 'My Smile is a Rifle” and “Running Away Into You.'"
Last FM Tags: alternative, singer-songwriter, rock, experimental, alternative rock
My Rating For Both Of Them: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ok, so let me tell you a little bit about Niandra Lades before you download it.
While RHCP were recording "Bloog Sugar Sex Magick," Frusciante decided to record his own solo album.
Coincidentally, he was also going through a VERY BAD heroin addiction. He was A MESS...
Niandra Lades was recorded on a four track recorder with just John and his guitar in a shitty apartment. It is ridiculously raw (production-wise) but in my opinion it is amazing because it shows how far he has come as a musician. It's cool to look back and see what his music used to sound like and how much it has developed. The guitar work is still incredible on this album though.
(Oh yeah, there is also a really awesome cover of Bad Brain's "Big Takeover" on this album.)
As for "Shadows Collide With People," it is an awesome album. Frusciante spent quite some time learning about music production and studio-work and he has become very very good at it. It shows on this album.
These two albums are veery different, but both nasty.
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