“This is the one, John. The one about the dream. Don't play it perfect. Play it broken.”
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Enter the modern holy grail:
: Critics and fans generally agree that the 2012 vinyl reissue (remastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering) is the highest-quality official release. It cleans up audible distortion—such as the slide guitar solo in the title track—that remains present on standard digital versions. Historical Significance A SCENE IN RETROSPECT: Red Hot Chili Peppers “This is the one, John
