Red Hot Chili Peppers Release Two Singles

The Red Hot Chili Peppers recently announced through bassist Flea and drummer Chad Smith's tweets that they would be releasing new songs and B-sides from their "i'm With You" sessions. Now, two of those songs have surfaced and are available for streaming below.

The first "Strange Man" has a few slower and reggae vibes mixed in with typical RHCP instrumentation. On the other hand, "Long Progression" gets a little emotional, with a sick guitar solo at the end.

The pair of songs are available for purchase on the band's website on 7-inch singles. The Peppers just finished playing last weekend's Lollapalooza and their current tour also includes a slot in the Austin City Limits festival in early October.

Thanks to Spinner for the report.

Comments

[BlueIceBox]

Strange how it always feels like b-sides should have been included in the actual albums.

[the_last_shadow]

Nice to hear Josh shining on these tracks. Long Progression really should've been on the album in my opinion. Definitely much better than some of the songs that made the album.

[santi029]

maybe because of the spiral, but i find a psychedelic vibe in strange man

[jrodgers]

They both sound good. But, isn't there gonna be like 20 of these singles coming out? I'm sure as hell not gonna pay 10 bucks each for ten 7-inch vinyls, so I can listen to all these b-sides only on my home stereo.

[Rimfrost]

I hope they release these songs on some kind of compilated album, really would like to buy physical copies, but i´m not sure i want a bajillion singles with 2 tracks on each.

[elcapitan1800]

Very cool, I'm liking the songs. Why is this not front page news, but "Famous Album Covers Recreated With Socks" is??

[kozmo4200]

i agree. very weird.

[Jmoarguitar]

RHCP's b-sides have always been really strong, and it's a wonder how they don't get on the record (Rolling Sly Stone, Bunker Hill, Eskimo, ect.)

[gljbass]

Real talk.... These songs didn't belong on the album. Love these songs, but I don't think these fit better than the songs on the album.

[PIMO]

I'm With You wasn't my favorite album by them at first but its growing on me. The first time I listened to Long Progression I enjoyed it I can't wait to hear the other ones

['93]

the first one was ok but long progression is really good

[L.A.P.D.]

These song do Josh MUUUCH more justice than his guitar work on the rest of the album.

[kick_push]

I like strange man. Long progression not so much.

[magarez]

I like both