Draft:Mellowship Slinky in B Major

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“Mellowship Slinky in B Major” is a song by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers from their 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

"Mellowship Slinky in B Major"
Song by Red Hot Chili Peppers
from the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik
ReleasedSeptember 24, 1991
RecordedMay - June 1991
StudioThe Mansion
GenreRock
Length3:59
LabelWarner Records
Songwriter(s)Flea, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith
Producer(s)Rick Rubin

The song has seen an inclusion on the compilation albums Plasma and the Studio Album Collection 1991-2011.[1] the song has become a favorite among many fans. the song has never been played live in full length.[2]

Lyrics edit

The lyrics talk about Anthony’s favorite things, while making a reference to the Jimi Hendrix hit Purple Haze. The line “I’ve got a non-stop ‘yo Swan’ hello chip” is a reference to Anthony Kiedis, who was often called “Antwan the Swan”[3]

Reception edit

Pitchfork said that “of course, no one is listening to Blood Sugar Sex Magik 25 years later because of Mellowship Slinky in B Major”[4] MusicRadar said the drumming sounds “deep-pocket funk”[5] most listeners said that the song was “not bad, but not great”[6] Reijo Piippula on Allmusic said that the song has “nothing to offer musically”[7] Modern Drummer said it was "Nicely funky with only a bit of attitude"[8] MusicRader also said that "Flea's melodic, high-register opener gives way to yet another addictive sliding riff"[9]

Song key edit

There is a lot of debate about what key the song is actually in. Such as D Major. it was later confirmed that the song was in B Mixolydian, with a key signature of E major.[10]

Use in Rock Band 2 edit

The song was released as downloadable content in Rock Band 2 as part of the Blood Sugar Sex Magik album pack on September 30, 2008. On September 30, 2013, the track was removed and is not available for purchase anymore.

Personnel edit

Taken from the liner notes of Blood Sugar Sex Magik and Red Hot Chili Peppers sessions[11][12]

Covers edit

Christopher Manias covered the song in 2019.[13]

References edit

  1. ^ Mellowship Slinky in B Major by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Track Info | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-12-02
  2. ^ "Red Hot Chili Peppers Live Archive". Red Hot Chili Peppers Live Archive. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  3. ^ Red Hot Chili Peppers – Mellowship Slinky in B Major, retrieved 2024-01-27
  4. ^ Nast, Condé. "Red Hot Chili Peppers: Blood Sugar Sex Magik". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  5. ^ Chris Burke (2015-11-13). "5 classic albums featuring Chad Smith". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  6. ^ Red Hot chilli Peppers - Uncensored on the Record. Coda Books Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78158-019-6.
  7. ^ Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-12-07
  8. ^ Modern Drummer: MD. Modern Drummer Publications. 1993.
  9. ^ MusicRadar (2022-10-16). "9 of Flea's funkiest Red Hot Chili Peppers basslines". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  10. ^ Bogosian, Dan (2020-05-15). Red Hot Chili Peppers FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the World's Best-Selling Alternative Band. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-5142-7.
  11. ^ "Mellowship Slinky in B Major". Red Hot Chili Peppers Recording Sessions Archive. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  12. ^ Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik, 2019, retrieved 2023-11-14
  13. ^ Manias, Christopher (2019). "Mellowship Slinky in B Major". WhoSampled. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

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