Red Hot Chili Peppers

One Hot Minute

First released1995

One Hot Minute, released in September 1995, was recorded primarily at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles with producer Rick Rubin, who had worked with the band on previous albums. The recording sessions took place during 1994 and early 1995, featuring new guitarist Dave Navarro who had recently joined the band following Jane's Addiction. The album marked a sonic shift toward a more experimental and psychedelic direction compared to the band's previous work, with Rubin encouraging the musicians to explore different textures and production techniques. The production process was notably influenced by the band's desire to create a heavier, more introspective sound, incorporating diverse instrumentation and layered arrangements. Rick Rubin's minimalist production approach and the chemistry with new members shaped the album's distinctive character, though it would be the last to feature Navarro for over two decades.