Quickly approaching the release of their twelfth studio album 'Unlimited Love', funk-rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers have evoked excitement amongst their loyal fanbase by delivering now two singles from the Rick Rubin produced record.
'Poster Child', out now, is the second single taken from Unlimited Love and it could not sound more like the Peppers. In five minutes and 18 seconds, the track is a delicious blend of funkadelic, slick riff rock tributing poster children that have shaped pop culture.
Like lead cut 'Black Summer', John Frusciante's highly-missed talent for generating distinctive guitar licks is palpable throughout and communicates beautifully alongside Flea's trademark funky bass slaps.
Kiedis certainly hasn't lost his knack for lyricism, back with a fast funky homage to industry greats, opening with line "Melle Mel and Richard Hell were dancing at the Taco Bell", creating a fun mental image of the 1970's Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five member and punk rocker Richard Hell grooving side by side.
Lyrics also make reference to funk master George Clinton's 1982 banger 'Atomic Dog' as well as a nod to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Duran Duran, Talking Heads and The Ramones. A lyrical highlight in the fifth verse; "M.I.A's making paper planes", displays this tunes ode to all ages of musical talent - Kiedis even throws a couple of movie references in such as "the silence of a certain lamb".
'Poster Child' is the dream tune for Chili Pepper fans, both stylistically and lyrically encapsulating the funkadelic energy of the band whilst inviting listeners to reminisce over poster children and those who have shaped pop culture throughout the 20th century.
'Poster Child' is out now. 'Unlimited Love' is due on April 1st.
