Parallel Universe (song)

"Parallel Universe" is a radio promotional single by the Red Hot Chili Peppers from their 1999 album, Californication and was released in 2001 as the album's sixth and final single. Although it never was released as a tangible CD single, it charted on the US Modern Rock Tracks at number 37 during the week of March 24, 2001,[1] and appeared on Greatest Hits.

"Parallel Universe"
Promotional single by Red Hot Chili Peppers
from the album Californication
ReleasedMarch 24, 2001
Recorded1999
GenreAlternative rock
Length4:29
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Flea, Frusciante, Kiedis, Smith
Producer(s)Rick Rubin
Red Hot Chili Peppers singles chronology
"Road Trippin'"
(2000)		 "Parallel Universe"
(2001)		 "By The Way"
(2002)


Background

Although being one of the album's loudest songs in terms of distortion, it does not contain any of the Chili's signature funk-orientated bass lines which they had been primarily known for in the past. Anthony Kiedis' vocals are subdued during the verses, reflecting an approach towards melodic balladry, while similarly the song lyrically tackles darker, more introspective themes than those that the band generally had a reputation for.

The song is also notable for its lack of backing vocals, which are on almost all of the Chilis' songs on this album.

Despite only being a promotional single, "Parallel Universe" remains a live favorite in the band's setlists and has been performed over 230 times since its release, making it one of the band's most performed songs since its first performance in 1998. No music video was made for the single.

Personnel

Charts
Chart (2001) Peak
position
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[2] 37

References
  1. https://www.billboard.com/music/red-hot-chili-peppers/chart-history/alternative-songs
  2. "Red Hot Chili Peppers Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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