To Record Only Water for Ten Days

by John Frusciante

To Record Only Water for Ten Days cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 February 2001
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:03
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 8 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a critical turning point in Frusciante's solo career following his rehabilitation and return to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, this album pivots away from his harrowing early solo work toward more structured, melodic experimentation. He utilized cheap synthesizers and primitive drum machines alongside his virtuosic guitar playing, resulting in a synth-pop infused strain of lo-fi rock. 'To Record Only Water for Ten Days' captures a profound sense of spiritual renewal and eccentric vulnerability.

Genres

Descriptors: Lo Fi, lo-fi, alienation, melodic, glitchy, male-vocals, experimental, atmospheric, unpolished

Tracklist

  1. Going Inside (3:35)
  2. Someone's (1:53)
  3. The First Season (4:13)
  4. Wind up Space (1:58)
  5. Away & Anywhere (4:05)
  6. Remain (3:56)
  7. Fallout (2:10)
  8. Ramparts (1:10)
  9. With No One (3:31)
  10. Murderers (2:40)
  11. Invisible Movement (2:20)
  12. Representing (1:44)
  13. In Rime (2:12)
  14. Saturation (3:00)
  15. Moments Have You (3:29)

Credits

  • John Frusciante - primary artist, art direction, design, producer, written-by
  • Lawrence Azerrad - art direction, design
  • Q Prime Inc. - management
  • Vlado Meller - mastered by
  • Jimmy Boyle - mixed by
  • Brian Grimmel - mixed by [assistant]
  • Sonya Koskoff - photography by

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