Out in L.A.

Out in L.A.
Compilation album by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Released	November 1, 1994
Recorded	1983-1990
Genre	Funk rock, alternative rock
Length	54:12
Language	English
Label	EMI/Capitol
Producer	Various
Red Hot Chili Peppers chronology
The Plasma Shaft (1994) Out in L.A. (1994) One Hot Minute (1995)

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Allmusic	[1]

Out in L.A. is a compilation of rare tracks by the Red Hot Chili Peppers released November 1, 1994 on EMI. The tracks contained are varied with the inclusion of four remixes, live cover songs by Jimi Hendrix and Thelonious Monk ("F.U." is a joke lyric over the melody of "Bemsha Swing"), demos and joke songs. The 1988 outtake, Blues for Meister, which was the first song sang by Flea, was the only song recorded with DeWayne McKnight and D.H. Peligro. Both would soon be replaced by John Frusciante and Chad Smith.

The demo recordings included come from the band's first demo tape are the first the band made and are described in Anthony Kiedis' autobiography Scar Tissue as being the most prolific sessions the band ever had. The demo recording was produced by Spit Stix, Flea's then bandmate in the legendary punk band, Fear. Four of these songs were recorded with Jack Sherman and Cliff Martinez on the band's first album. However, these early versions are said to be the preferred ones as they capture the original vibe intended. Hillel Slovak's and Jack Irons's playing are instrumental to this. Many of these tracks were included in the remastered versions of the band's first two albums.

A majority of the track lengths given on the back cover are incorrect, most notably for "Flea Fly", which is listed as 1:37. Another key mistake was the listing of the incorrect recording dates for the demos. The booklet states they were recorded in 1982 however the band did not form until 1983. Neither of these mistakes were ever corrected. The album also fails to even list recording dates for a few songs most notably "Blues for Meister" and "Deck the Halls".

Track listing

1. "Higher Ground" (12" Vocal Mix) – 5:18
2. "Hollywood (Africa)" (Extended Dance Mix) – 6:33
3. "If You Want Me to Stay" (Pink Mustang Mix) – 7:03
4. "Behind the Sun" (Ben Grosse Remix) – 4:43
5. "Castles Made of Sand" (Live) – 3:18
6. "Special Secret Song Inside" (Live) – 3:12
7. "F.U." (Live) – 1:17
8. "Get Up and Jump" (Demo Version) – 2:37
9. "Out in L.A." (Demo Version) – 1:56
10. "Green Heaven" (Demo Version) – 3:50
11. "Police Helicopter" (Demo Version) – 1:12
12. "Nevermind" (Demo Version) – 2:09
13. "Sex Rap" (Demo Version) – 1:35
14. "Blues for Meister" – 2:54
15. "You Always Sing the Same (Demo Version)" – 0:16
16. "Stranded" – 0:24
17. "Flea Fly" – 0:39
18. "What It Is" – 4:03
19. "Deck the Halls" – 1:02

Personnel

Red Hot Chili Peppers

• Anthony Kiedis – vocals
• Flea – bass
• John Frusciante - guitar (on tracks 1, 5, 6, 7)
• Jack Irons - drums (on tracks 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18)
• DeWayne McKnight - guitar (on track 14)
• Cliff Martinez – drums (on tracks 2, 3)
• D.H. Peligro - drums (on track 14)
• Hillel Slovak - guitar (on tracks 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18)
• Chad Smith - drums (on tracks 1, 5, 6, 7)

Additional musicians

• Keith Barry – backing vocals

Recording personnel

• Michael Barbiero - remixing
• Michael Bienhorn – producer
• Tom Cartwright - compilation/soundtrack producer
• George Clinton – producer
• Daddy O - engineer for remixes, producer
• Ben Grosse - remixing
• Bruce Harris - executive producer
• Dave Jerden - mix engineer
• Spit Stix - producer (on tracks 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18)
• Steve Thompson - producer, remixing
• Vincent M. Vero - compilation/soundtrack producer

References

1. ^ "Out in L.A. - Red Hot Chili Peppers". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r206824.