Inside of Emptiness

John Frusciante | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 26, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Record Collection
• ASIN: B00031TXBI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,610 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

INSIDE OF EMPTINESS is the fourth installment of JOHN FRUSCIANTE's (Red Hot Chili Peppers) five record series coming out this year on Record Collection. For the last four months, JOHN FRUSCIANTE has been recording an album every month, each completely different from the one before. "Inside of Emptiness" follows the release of "The Will To Death", ATAXIA "Automatic Writing" and "DC EP."

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Genius, November 4, 2004

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L. Poultney (Birmingham, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inside of Emptiness (Audio CD)

John Frusciante. What can i say? He is the most talented musician and songwriter on the face of the earth. This man, as many will agree, needs to be recognised as the most powerful songwriting force on the earth today. His music is trully astonishing, pushing the boundaries of mediocre musical thinking, with complex philosophical lyrics which can be applied to very different moods. This album is fantastic and meets or perhaps exceeds the other previous works. I am from the UK and i know that his albums get very little coverage, and i am not certain of what coverage they get in the USA but i know that these albums have to go down as some of the most talented works ever written.
I know that Josh Klinghoffer works with John on the albums but i am pretty sure that all songs are really the brainchild of John. The albums are raw and other people i have spoken to about the albums and not heard them do not like the description. You need to take yourself out of pop culture thinking - this takes you to another place. I could talk about the effect of John Frusciantes music forever. It has a deep rooted effect on me personally and i want John to continue his huge love for music and writing in the chilis and his solo work. I would love him to tour and do really small and intimate venues where people can marvel at the effect of his music. Although the 6 CD's may burn a hole in your pocket, i would for sure pay this for the genius that is on there. John's music grows and grows when you listen to it. He has a fantastic habit of adding the perfect vocals at the perfect time, with superb emotion that really gets to you. I cannot stop singing Johns lyrics as the songs are so superbly written. I will stop this review now but buy the albums! Keep up the good work John!
James Poultney, Solihull, UK (near Birmingham)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars add more stars, October 29, 2004

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Will Blandin (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inside of Emptiness (Audio CD)

first of all, get a yellow marker or crayon, then draw in 5 more stars next to the 5 I already provided. I turn my back for a minute and John releases yet another brilliant solo album. Inside of Emptiness is by far the best CD of the series so far. John turns the rock way up in these songs. His guitar playing and singing have gotten better and better. The recording is intentionally simplistic and rough sounding, but after a few listens, you don't care. The music just takes over and you forget. I can't come up with words to describe thse songs. "Look In" has all the makings of the 70's classic rock sounds. Complete with a long KILLER guitar solo! Some bands take 2-3 years to release an album only to have it be a let down. John releases 6 solo CD's in 6 months and they all deliver. This guy never let's us down.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Don't Like, You Dont Know Talented Musicians. Period., October 27, 2004

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EluSivexNinJAxStar (Phoenix (Land Of Fire)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside of Emptiness (Audio CD)

None of the songs are boring, they all are great pieces of work/music by one of the best guitarists ever.
If you are new to Frusciante, get Shadows Collide and TO Record Only Water for 10 days. There are some amazing solos on TROWF10D's. I would recommend all Frusciantes albums although Niandra is definitely the most raw, but the guitar work is superb.
In a day where a lot of music sounds the same, John Frusciante stands out.
I really like track 1, 3 and 6,7 the best. But all are great, those are personally preferences..
Get this cd, you wont regret it!!