‘By The Way’ Darned Close To Pop Masterpiece

Brian McCollum of The News & Observer reviewed Red Hot Chili Peppers new album ‘By The Way’ calling it “the least funky piece of music the onetime kings of funk-rock have produced.” But wait, this isn’t a negative review. “The album is also the most progressive and diverse collection the Red Hot Chili Peppers have concocted in two decades of making music,” he said. “Exquisitely layered, textured with soaring harmonies, ‘By the Way’ is darned close to a pop masterpiece.” Newsobserver.com has since removed the article.