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Red Hot Chili Peppers
By The Way [CD - 1st Japan Press - 2002]
WEA Japan (WPCR-11300)
Warner Bros. Records (WPCR-11300)
1x CD Album Stereo
Release date: Jul 10, 2002, Japan
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By The Way = バイ・ザ・ウェイ
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Universally Speaking = ユニヴァーサリー・スピーキング
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This Is The Place = ディス・イズ・ザ・プレイス
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Dosed = ドースト
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Don't Forget Me = ドント・フォゲット・ミー
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The Zephyr Song = ザ・ゼファー・ソング
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Can't Stop = キャント・ストップ
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I Could Die For You = アイ・クッド・ダイ・フォー・ユー
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Midnight = ミッドナイト
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Throw Away Your Television = スロウ・アウェイ・ユア・テレヴィジョン
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Cabron = キャブロン
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Tear = テアー
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On Mercury = オン・マーキュリー
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Minor Thing = マイナー・シング
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Warm Tape = ウォーム・テープ
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Venice Queen = ヴェニス・クイーン
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Time = タイム
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By The Way marked a shift in the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ sound, blending their signature funk-rock with melodic alt-rock and harmonies. Led by Anthony Kiedis’ introspective lyrics and John Frusciante’s lush guitar work, the album explores themes of love, loss, and Los Angeles life. Standout tracks like the title song, "Can’t Stop," and "The Zephyr Song" showcase a more refined, melodic approach while retaining the band’s energetic edge.
Debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, the album was a commercial success and received critical praise for its emotional depth and musical evolution. Though some fans missed the band’s earlier funk-driven style, By The Way demonstrated their versatility and maturity.
A defining record of the early 2000s, it remains a fan favorite, balancing raw energy with heartfelt songwriting—proof of the Chili Peppers’ enduring creativity.
