Parallel Universe (song)

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"Parallel Universe"
Warner 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)

"Parallel Universe" is a radio promotional single by the

Modern Rock Tracks at number 37 during the week of March 24, 2001,[1] and appeared on Greatest Hits
.

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 every other track on Californication.

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. The band has often performed an intro jam of

Fugazi's "Latest Disgrace
" prior to the song.

No music video was made for the single.

Personnel

Charts

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

References