Californication cover art

  Studio Album · No. 7

Californication Songwriting Credits by Red Hot Chili Peppers

1999 Warner Bros. Records 15 tracks 56 min

Produced by Rick Rubin  ·  Engineered by Jim Scott, Greg Fidelman, Greg Collins

Warner Bros. Records Funk RockAlternative Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Red Hot Chili Peppers carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
15 trackswritten by Red Hot Chili Peppers 0 tracksoutside writers
Red Hot Chili Peppers's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
16 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1999
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Rock Song (Scar Tissue) (2000)
Data Insight

Californication marked John Frusciante's return to Red Hot Chili Peppers after his departure following Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and every song is credited to all four members: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Frusciante, and Chad Smith. Rick Rubin produced again, and Frusciante's restrained, melodic guitar work reshaped the band's sound toward more song-focused arrangements. The reunited lineup wrote collaboratively, with Kiedis's lyrics laid over grooves and melodies developed by the full band. The album became one of their biggest commercial successes and signaled the creative rebirth of the classic lineup.

Reuniting with John Frusciante, this album marked a dramatic creative resurgence and became the band's best-selling record with over 15 million copies sold. Produced again by Rick Rubin.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Around the World
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
2
Parallel Universe
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
3
Scar Tissue #9
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
4
Otherside #14
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
5
Get on Top
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
6
Californication #69
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
7
Easily
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
8
Porcelain
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
9
Emit Remmus
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
10
I Like Dirt
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
11
This Velvet Glove
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
12
Savior
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
13
Purple Stain
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
14
Right on Time
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)
15
Road Trippin'
Anthony KiedisFleaJohn FruscianteChad Smith Anthony KiedisMichael Peter BalzaryJohn Anthony FruscianteChad Gaylord Smith Rick Rubin Anthony Kiedis (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

AK
Anthony Kiedis
Writer · Vocals
On this album15 written
CG
Chad Gaylord Smith
Writer
On this album15 written
CS
Chad Smith
Writer
On this album15 written
F
Flea
Writer
On this album15 written
JA
John Anthony Frusciante
Writer
On this album15 written
JF
John Frusciante
Writer
On this album15 written
MP
Michael Peter Balzary
Writer
On this album15 written
RR
Rick Rubin
Producer
On this album15 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Californication

Why is Californication considered a comeback for Red Hot Chili Peppers?
Californication marked the return of guitarist John Frusciante, who had left the band after Blood Sugar Sex Magik. His return restored the classic lineup of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Frusciante, and Chad Smith. The album became a major commercial and critical success, reviving the band's career.
Did Scar Tissue win a Grammy?
Yes. 'Scar Tissue' won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000. The songwriting award credited all four band members. It was a high point of the album's run.
Who produced Californication?
Rick Rubin produced Californication, continuing his long collaboration with Red Hot Chili Peppers. He had previously produced Blood Sugar Sex Magik and One Hot Minute. The album reunited Rubin with guitarist John Frusciante.
Who wrote the songs on Californication?
All songs on Californication are credited to the four members of Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith. The music came from full-band collaboration, with Kiedis writing the lyrics. This shared credit was the band's consistent practice.
What singles from Californication charted on the Billboard Hot 100?
Three singles from Californication reached the Billboard Hot 100: 'Scar Tissue' at number 9, 'Otherside' at number 14, and the title track 'Californication' at number 69. 'Scar Tissue' was the album's biggest crossover hit. All three also performed strongly on rock radio charts.
How many copies has Californication sold?
Californication has sold approximately 16 million copies worldwide, making it the band's best-selling album. In the United States it was certified 8x Platinum by the RIAA. It also earned multi-platinum certifications across Canada, Australia, and the UK.
Who played guitar on Californication?
John Frusciante played guitar on Californication, returning to Red Hot Chili Peppers after several years away. His melodic and restrained playing shaped the album's more song-oriented direction. The record marked the revival of the band's classic lineup.

Sources

Wikipedia: Californication (album) Discogs master: Californication Wikipedia: Scar Tissue Wikipedia: Otherside MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers