Claude says:Rick Rubin's production stripped away the metal heaviness of Mother's Milk and let John Frusciante's melodic instincts run the show — the result became the Chili Peppers' commercial breakthrough and an alt-rock touchstone that even Flea still calls his favorite of theirs. You came to it in 2012, two decades after release, and it's been a reliable presence ever since, with sustained runs in 2021–2023. You've worn a path to "Suck My Kiss" and "Under the Bridge," but also to deeper album cuts like "Apache Rose Peacock" and the title track.