Californication,

Many figured that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' days as undisputed alternative kings were numbered after their lackluster 1995 release One Hot Minute, but like the great phoenix rising from the ashes, this legendary and influential outfit returned back to greatness with 1999's Californication…

Many figured that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' days as undisputed alternative kings were numbered after their lackluster 1995 release One Hot Minute, but like the great phoenix rising from the ashes, this legendary and influential outfit returned back to greatness with 1999's Californication. An obvious reason for their rebirth is the reappearance of guitarist John Frusciante (replacing Dave Navarro), who left the Peppers in 1992 and disappeared into a haze of hard drugs before cleaning up and returning to the fold in 1998. Frusciante was a main reason for such past band classics as 1989's Mother's Milk and 1991's Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and proves once and for all to be the quintessential RHCP guitarist. Anthony Kiedis' vocals have improved dramatically as well, while the rhythm section of bassist Flea and drummer Chad Smith remains one of rock's best…

Any discussion of the Top 100 '90s Rock Albums will have to include some grunge, and this one is no different. A defining element of that decade, the genre (and the bands that rose to fame playing it) was given credit for revitalizing rock at a badly needed moment. That said, there's far more to the story. Our list of the Top 100 '90s Rock Albums, presented in chronological order, takes in the rich diversity of the period.

Asako Toki's new album, which marks her 10th anniversary this year since her solo debut in 2004, is the fourth in the "STANDARDS" series, which has been long awaited by her fans for the first time in nine years! Just like her time, this is a jazz standards album produced by her father, Japan's leading saxophonist Hidefumi Toki. In addition to standard songs such as “In a Sentimental Mood,” “Round Midnight,” “Smile,” “Stardust,” “The Look of Love,” “Misty,” and “Cheek to Cheek,” an original song “Lady Traveler” with English lyrics written based on the works of Eiji Toki "After Dark" is also included. She also covered Red Hot Chili Peppers' ``Californication'' as a surprising song choice. Asako Toki's favorite jazz singer Blossom Dearie's Christmas song "Christmas in the City" is a duet with her beloved Haruomi Hosono! This is a new jazz standard album full of "songs that only Asako Toki can sing today" to be delivered on the anniversary year!

Rock Echoes introduces a collection of rock songs through the decades, performed and arranged by virtuoso Canadian harpist Kristan Toczko. Known as one of the most followed harpists globally, Toczko gained widespread acclaim through her performances on social media, amassing hundreds of millions of viewers. From the classic riffs of Guns N’ Roses to the intricate rhythms of Tool, each track on this album displays a vast range of rock music styles that translate seamlessly to harp. Carefully selected based on fan favourites as well as a few of her own beloved songs, each song has been infused with a classical flair. From emotive arpeggios to powerful riffs, Rock Echoes invites listeners to hear rock music as never before.

There's truly enough warmth and good vibes to go around on Red Hot Chili Peppers' 12th full-length, Unlimited Love. Not only did the band re-form their seminal lineup, welcoming guitarist John Frusciante back into the fold after a decade-long absence, but they also reunited with longtime production guru Rick Rubin, who was swapped out for Danger Mouse on their last album, 2016's The Getaway. With the gang back together, there's a palpable joy born from the energy of four buddies just having fun in the studio.

A pretty straightforward live concert from funk-punk-rap-rockers the Chili Peppers includes favourites Suck my Kiss, Give it Away and Blood Sugar Sex Magic, as well as covers of Subterranean Homesick Blues and Fire…