Red Hot Chili Peppers

One Hot Minute

First released1995

One Hot Minute, released in September 1995, was recorded at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles with producer Rick Rubin, who had worked with the band on previous albums. The album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, featuring guitarist Dave Navarro as a replacement for John Frusciante, which influenced the darker, more experimental sonic direction compared to their earlier work. The recording sessions took place during 1994-1995 and incorporated a heavier use of guitar effects and alternative rock influences while maintaining the band's funk-rap fusion foundation. Engineer Nick Davis played a key role in the technical production of the album. The album's production represented a notable departure from the band's Blood Sugar Sex Magik era, reflecting the creative tension and transitional period the band was experiencing at that time.