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From supernatural sex to River Phoenix’s inspiration, revisit history of 1991 alt-funk classic
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From supernatural sex to River Phoenix’s inspiration, revisit history of 1991 alt-funk classic
Released on this day in 1991, revisit the record that put the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the map.
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