Smile from the Streets You Hold
John Frusciante · 1997
60 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A dissonant collage of lo-fi experimentation and introspective melodies reflecting personal turmoil.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- introspective melodies for solitude
- dynamic journey through emotions
- experimental sounds for deep focus
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Smile from the Streets You Hold' was John Frusciante's first solo album after his departure from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. At this time, Frusciante was grappling with addiction and re-establishing his identity as an artist, leading to a raw and unfiltered sound that diverged sharply from his previous work with the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Josh Klinghoffer· James Blake· The Mars Volta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Enter A Uh 8:09
- 2 The Other 1:36
- 3 Life's A Bath 1:39
- 4 A Fall Thru The Ground 2:20
- 5 Poppy Man 1:16
- 6 I May Again Know John 8:48
- 7 I'm Always 2:33
- 8 Nigger Song 4:15
- 9 Femininity 2:34
- 10 Breathe 6:12
- 11 More 2:08
- 12 For Air 2:57
- 13 Height Down 3:52
- 14 Well, I've Been 3:07
- 15 Smile From The Streets You Hold: Part I 4:09
- 16 Smile From The Streets You Hold: Part II 0:56
- 17 I Can't See Until I See Your Eyes 1:30
- 18 Estress 2:20
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