Mother’s Milk

Mother’s Milk marked the point where the Chili Peppers, after 6 years and 3 less than successful albums, hit mainstream recognition. Featuring a whole new lineup that’s become the band’s best known (after guitarist Hillel Slovak died and drummer Jack Irons left, John Frusciante and Chad Smith took over their instruments), a new sound emphasizing melody over rhythm, and less rapped vocals, it had the band’s first chart hit, a cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground”. Another standout was “Knock Me Down”, an eulogy to Slovak – which is featured in one track, a cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire”.