While there is no way to legally download a "best of" album for free as a permanent file, you can legally stream the for free through various ad-supported platforms. The definitive 2003 Greatest Hits compilation is available on major services and covers the band's peak years between 1991 and 2003. Where to Listen for Free
If you want to dive deeper than a compilation, critics and fans consistently rank these three albums as the band's absolute best:
EDIT 10/20/2022: Added RETURN OF THE DREAM CANTEEN. * #1 — BLOOD SUGAR SEX MAGIK (1991) Favorite track: “Give It Away” But really, Medium·Tristan Ettleman Every Red Hot Chili Peppers Album Ranked From Worst To Best red hot chili peppers best of album free
Depending on which era of the band you prefer, there are two primary "best of" collections: Album Title Key Focus Area Notable Tracks The "Golden Era" with John Frusciante
You can access the band's most popular compilations and tracks through these legal, ad-supported channels: While there is no way to legally download
: You can stream the Greatest Hits album on Spotify with occasional advertisements between tracks.
: The official Red Hot Chili Peppers YouTube channel hosts the full Greatest Hits album as a playlist, along with their iconic music videos. * #1 — BLOOD SUGAR SEX MAGIK (1991)
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