Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)
0.2063Canon Score · ranked #218 all time
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About the album
Blood Sugar Sex Magik is the fifth studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on September 24, 1991, by Warner Bros. Records. Produced by Rick Rubin, its musical style differed notably from the band's previous album Mother's Milk (1989), reducing the use of heavy metal guitar riffs and accentuating the melodic songwriting contributions of guitarist John Frusciante.
Why it ranks #218
Every list on which Blood Sugar Sex Magik appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #186 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #310 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |